Summary
It seems as though the re-releases forThe SimsandThe Sims 2will both drop on Friday, January 31, if a recent leak is to be believed. The originalSimswas a massive success at the time of its release, with both it and its sequel often hailed as two of the best video games ever made. Unfortunately, the evolution of PC hardware and operating systems has left the originalSimsgames in the dust, making it difficult to play the classics on modern rigs.
Because of this, franchise fans have long called for EA to re-release the originalSimsgames, giving longtime fans the opportunity to take a trip down memory lane and those who may only be familiar with the newer titles the chance to see what made the classic games so special. EA recently teased that it was finally going to re-releasethe first twoSimsgames, and now a fresh leak has indicated exactly when that might be happening.
According to Anadius on Twitter,The SimsandThe Sims 2will re-release for Windows 10 and 11 operating systems on Friday, January 31 at 10:00am CST. Pricing information for the re-releases has yet to be revealed. While fans are always cautioned to take leaks with a grain of salt, EA itself has teased that the re-releases are real, so it’s just a matter if this leaked release date is accurate or not. Luckily, January 31 is only a few days away, soSimsfans will have their answers sooner rather than later.
When Are The Sims 1 and 2 Re-Releases Coming Out?
What makes these classicSimsre-releases so exciting is that they will reportedly come withallthe post-release expansions intact. For the originalSims, this includes Livin' Large, House Party, Hot Date, Vacation, Unleashed, Superstar, and Makin' Magic. ForThe Sims 2, the expansions include University, Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets, Seasons, Bon Voyage, FreeTime, and Apartment Life. TheseSimsexpansions add significant new gameplay featuresand should ensure that the re-releases offer significant value, no matter how much they may cost.
So far,The Sims 1andSims 2re-releases are only expected to launch on PC. The console versions ofThe SimsandThe Sims 2were significantly different from their PC counterparts, but perhaps those versions of the game could get re-releases at some point down the line as well. Based on the reaction to the leaks, there’s clearly an appetite forclassicSimsgames to make a comeback, so here’s hopingThe SimsandSims 2re-releases are just the tip of the iceberg.
The Sims
EA’s life simulation franchise The Sims began in the year 2000 with a game of the same name that was, at one point, the highest-selling PC game of all time.The main series games let players build a home, create a handful of characters, and then guide them through their relationships, careers, and goals.
