The Sims Legacy Collection features first franchise games

The classics The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 They are back to digital stores in optimized versions. Electronic Arts launched the Legacy Collectionspackages that include base games and all expansions already released. Available in Steam, EA App and Epic Games Storethe new versions come to celebrate the 25 years of the franchiseensuring total compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.

The return of the games meets an old fans demand. Both had been unavailable for years, and players who still had physical or digital copies had difficulty running them in the latest operating systems. With the relaunch, EA preserves the history of the franchise and allows new generations to discover the original experience of the series.

What is included in the Legacy Collections?

Legacy editions bring All additional content released for gamesallowing players to enjoy the full experience without the need to buy expansions separately.

In case of The Sims 1 Legacy Collectionplayers will have access to all seven expansions Launched between 2000 and 2003, including:

• Enjoying life (new activities and interactive objects);
• Making the party (thematic parties and new social interactions);
• Appointment (romantic relationships and meetings);
• On vacation (trips to different tourist destinations);
• The animal will catch (adoption of pets);
• Superstar (celebrity career);
• In a magic pass (supernatural elements and spells).

Already The Sims 2 Legacy Collection It is even more complete, bringing Eight expansions and nine packages of itemincluding:

• University life (Academic Life and Student Republics);
• Nightlife (ballads, meetings and vampires);
• Open for business (Management of own companies);
• Pets (interactive animals and pet breeding);
• Bon Voyage (tourist destinations and leisure activities);
• Four stations (dynamic climate and station changes);
• Free time (hobbies and new careers);
• Apartment life (apartments, neighborhoods and social interactions).

Packages of items include furniture, clothing and thematic decorations, such as Teen style, glamor and mansions and gardens.

Adaptation for modern systems

Although Legacy versions are compatible with Windows 10 and 11EA maintained the essence of the original games, preserving their graphic and gameplay characteristics. This means that The Sims 1, launched in 2000, does not yet support adequate Widescreen screens (16: 9)since at the time of its release, the 4: 3 proportion CRT monitors were the standard.

The Sims 2, released in 2004, already has better compatibility with newer resolutions, but maintains its original interface and mechanics. Despite the limitations, EA’s decision to maintain the authenticity of the titles reinforces the nostalgia and the classic experience that fans know and love.

Price and packages available

To the Legacy Collections They are already on sale in digital stores. The Sims 1 Legacy Collection costs $ 69while The Sims 2 Legacy Collection leaves for $ 109. The highest price of the second game is justified by the number of expansions and packages included.

In addition, EA launched a special birthday package, the The Sims 25th Birthday Bundlewhich includes both collections and two packages of The Sims 4 by R $ 139. About that, The Sims 3 remains without a full editionand acquiring all its expansions separately can exceed R $ 800.

The impact of the relaunch of The Sims 1 and 2

The return of the first franchise games represents an achievement for fans and an important EA movement to preserve its legacy. The Sims 1 and 2 were responsible for consolidating the series as one of the most popular life simulators in the world, and their return to stores allows old players to revive nostalgic moments and new audiences to discover the saga origins.

The decision to relaunch optimized versions also reinforces a growing trend in the game market: the appreciation of remastered classics and adapted to modern systems. With The Sims 4 still receiving new content and rumors about The Sims 5The franchise remains relevant and continues to expand its fan base.

Now players can once again set up their families, manage careers, build houses and, of course, Remove the pool stairs to see what happens.