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The Sims will celebrate its 25th anniversary with lots of free items

by Matthew Feb 27,2025

Electronic Arts recently hosted a livestream event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Sims franchise. The broadcast detailed the exciting in-game gifts and events planned for The Sims 4 players throughout the celebratory period.

The festivities have already commenced with a new update. This update addresses various bugs, boasts a revamped main menu, and includes performance optimizations. Several classic houses in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs have received a stylish makeover. These updated homes are immediately available for new games, while existing saves can access them via the in-game library.

The Sims 25th Anniversary Celebration Image: youtube.com

The main anniversary celebration begins February 4th. A significant update will introduce over 70 brand-new, free items! Simultaneously, the "Blast from the Past" in-game event launches. Players can complete simple challenges to unlock retro-themed items and acquire a complete new collectible set.

Further enhancing the celebration, a new season called "Motherlode" will debut in The Sims 4 on February 6th. Specific details regarding the "Motherlode" season's content are currently being kept under wraps, adding an element of surprise and anticipation.