The Daily Populous Wednesday January 29th, 2025 night edition
Authored by simscommunity.info and submitted by naaz0412

It’s 100% real! As we reported yesterday, EA is planning to do a rerelease for The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 for PC. This release has been rumored to be set for “this week”, and now we have an official release date too! With new promotional renders, official features and supported platforms for the new rereleases.

Huge thanks to @Anadius for uncovering these for us! There should also be a new surprise “25th Anniversary bundle” set for release at the same time as these two rereleases. More info to come about the bundle.

See what’s included in the upcoming rereleases:

The Sims 1 + The Sims 1 Packs Rerelease

The original game you know and love. For Windows 10/11.

Create an entire neighborhood of Sims and run or ruin their lives. Help them pursue careers and find romance — or see what happens when you let chaos unfold! Open-ended gameplay gives you the freedom to set your own goals and chart your Sims’ destinies. It is your neighborhood, and they are your Sims. Whether they prosper or perish is completely up to you.

The Sims + The Sims Packs includes the following packs: The Sims Livin’ Large, The Sims House Party, The Sims Hot Date, The Sims Vacation, The Sims Unleashed, The Sims Superstar, and The Sims Makin’ Magic.

The Sims 2 + The Sims 2 Packs Rerelease

The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11.

In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Give them a long, successful existence or leave their lives in shambles. Guide their characteristics from one generation to the next. What do you want to do with your Sims’ lives?

Wondering which Sims Packs are coming with The Sims 2? Check out our Base Game and Packs Feature Overview!

We now know the exact timing The Sims 2 and The Sims 1 Rereleases are set to come out! Both games are set to release on January 31st, 2025 at 8APM PT / 5PM CET / 4PM BT. To make things easier for you, we’ve included a handy countdown below confirming exactly when these rereleases should hit the official digital stores.

Countdown to The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 Rereleases Coming to Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs.

It’s not known how much these rereleases will cost each, and if there’s a better Bundle Deal for Simmers that will allow them to get both Rereleases for a smaller price. We’ll keep you updated on our website as soon as we find out the official price tags.

Please note that the upcoming Rereleases have been confirmed to be compatible only for Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. There is no information as of now regarding a potential Mac release, and if EA plans to revisit this operating system.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming official Rerelease for The Sims 1 and The Sims 2? Join the conversation below and stay tuned for all things The Sims!

FluffWit on January 28th, 2025 at 17:31 UTC »

I'll definitely pick up 2, I much prefer it to 4.

paulerxx on January 28th, 2025 at 16:33 UTC »

Are they updated at all?

seriouslywtfX2 on January 28th, 2025 at 16:32 UTC »

If they aren't $20 or less with all expansions included, EA can go fuck themselves with this.