After years of speculation and anticipation, the first two games in the iconic Sims franchise are making a comeback. Both The Sims and The Sims 2 are being re-released, allowing players to revisit the classic gameplay and nostalgic memories.
After numerous leaks, theories, and teasers, the news is finally official: The Sims and The Sims 2 are both being re-released. The Sims franchise is commemorating its 25th anniversary, which falls on February 4th, by bringing back the first two games. This allows both those with nostalgic memories of the old days and those who weren't even alive then to experience them together. The Sims took the world by storm, or at least that's what it feels like.
My understanding of the broader gaming landscape wasn't very clear at the age of eight, but I vividly remember waking up early to play The Sims before school, learning cheats to make Sims naked, and constantly brainstorming new room ideas for a sprawling mansion. They usually included a room with a solitary grand piano, right? To relive that era of strategic suburban survival, you can now purchase The Sims: Legacy Collection, which includes all seven of its expansion packs: Livin’ Large, House Party, Hot Date, Vacation, Unleashed, Superstar, and Makin’ Magic, for $19.99.Four years later, The Sims 2 arrived, introducing expanded gameplay that became standard for the series, such as more life stages and aspirations. It also marked the rise of 'stuff pack' DLCs alongside numerous expansions. This collection, which comes with two kits (Throwback Fit and Grunge Revival) for The Sims 4, is available for $10 less than purchasing them individually. Keep in mind that these are not remakes or even remasters—they're being called re-releases. So, what's actually different in the re-released versions? Not much, except for the fact that they'll run smoothly on modern systems. EA states that the re-releases feature more versatile pixel resolution scaling on large monitors. EA also claims that if you have very old save files from either game, they should be compatible with the re-releases. Mod compatibility is also theoretically possible.Lauren has been writing for PC Gamer since she embarked on a quest to find the cryptid Dark Souls fashion police in 2017. She assumed the role of Associate Editor in 2021, becoming the self-proclaimed chief cozy games and farmlife sim enjoyer. Her journey in gaming began in game development, and she remains captivated by the inner workings of games, particularly in the modding and speedrunning scenes. She harbors a fondness for lengthy fantasy novels, extensive RPGs, can't resist cooperative survival crafting games, and has dedicated countless hours (which she refuses to quantify) to building houses in The Sims games for over 20 years.
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