The Sims franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary with exciting in-game events, a massive 25-hour livestream, and the highly anticipated return of two beloved titles! Discover all the anniversary festivities below.

Happy 25th Birthday, The Sims!

A Celebration of Events and Freebies

The Sims' 25th anniversary is packed with player rewards! Enjoy in-game freebies, a star-studded livestream showcasing top Simmers (Sims players), and the triumphant return of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 to PC.

"Our incredible players have shown us that no one does life like The Sims, and we wanted to celebrate this journey we've shared," Kevin Gibson, The Sims Production Director, told Xbox Wire. "Twenty-five years ago, a game with a groundbreaking idea made a splash at E3, and look how far we've come! We've touched multiple generations and millions of lives." He emphasized that this success wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of players over the past two decades, since its 1999 reveal.

"Every Simmer, throughout the years and across all the ways to play The Sims, is part of this 25-year journey, and this is our way of saying thank you."

The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 Make a Comeback!

The biggest news? Players can revisit the beginning! To mark its 25th anniversary, the original The Sims and The Sims 2, complete with all their DLC, are now available on Steam and the EA store—individually or as a Birthday Bundle.

This is a huge win for Simmers, as these first two titles haven't been readily available for purchase for almost a decade. Even with physical copies, running them on modern computers required significant technical workarounds. EA has eliminated this hurdle by releasing versions compatible with today's systems—a long-awaited re-release for many fans.

In-Game Events for The Sims 4 and The Sims FreePlay

The Sims 4's "Blast From The Past" event brings iconic clothing, furniture, and decor from earlier games. Over four weeks, new items will be added, including neon inflatable chairs, a three-layer cake, a light-up dance floor, and even wired phones.

Meanwhile, The Sims FreePlay Birthday Update takes players back to the series' 2000s origins with new Live Events ("The One with the Coffee Shop" and "Reality Island"), a new velour tracksuit, 25 days of daily gifts, and a Social Town museum showcasing The Sims' history.

A 25-Hour Livestream for 25 Years

The anniversary kicked off with a non-stop 25-hour livestream on February 4th, featuring celebrities, streamers, and beloved Sim creators. Guests included Doja Cat, Latto, Trixie Mattel and Katya, Dan & Phil, Plumbella, Angelo & Lexy, Ironmouse, and many more.

Missed the live event? Catch the full recording on The Sims' official YouTube and Twitch channels.