"The Sims 25th Anniversary: FreePlay Updates, Livestreams Announced"

When pondering landmark franchises in gaming, names like Doom, Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy, Super Mario, and Tetris often come to mind. Yet, one can't overlook the monumental impact of Maxis' The Sims, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Originally conceived as a spin-off from the SimCity series, The Sims revolutionized the gaming world by allowing players unprecedented control over the lives of their Sims—from childhood to adulthood, through marriage, careers, and family life, all the way to the end.

The Sims franchise is renowned for its significant influence and enduring popularity, spawning a genre and captivating players across its numerous iterations. It's no wonder that our company even launched a dedicated website for The Sims News. In celebration of this quarter-century milestone, EA is rolling out extensive events across various platforms, including The Sims 4 and The Sims FreePlay.

Celebrations on Mobile

For mobile gamers, The Sims FreePlay and The Sims Mobile are receiving (or have received) substantial updates to commemorate this anniversary. The Sims FreePlay introduces the FreePlay 2000 update, immersing players in a nostalgic journey back to the Y2K era with new live events and the 25 Days of Gifting, among other exciting features. Meanwhile, The Sims Mobile is treating players to two free gifts during its birthday week, starting March 4th.

If you're new to The Sims on mobile, don't miss our ultimate guide to The Sims Mobile, which offers comprehensive guidance on nurturing your Sims to thrive in their virtual world.