The Sims Legacy Collection 1 & 2 is yet another blast from the gaming past

The Sims and The Sims 2 have officially made their return, much to the delight of fans worldwide. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved life simulation series, EA has re-released both games in special Legacy Collections on platforms like Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the EA app.

The The Sims Legacy Collection includes the original The Sims game along with several expansion packs and stuff packs. Here’s what you can expect:

• The Sims: The base game that started it all.
• Livin’ Large: Adds new objects, characters, and gameplay elements.
• House Party: Introduces party-related items and activities.
• Hot Date: Focuses on romantic interactions and new locations.
• Vacation: Adds vacation destinations and related items.
• Unleashed: Brings pets into the game.
• Superstar: Adds fame and celebrity elements.
• Makin’ Magic: Introduces magic and spellcasting.
• Throwback Fit Kit: A bonus pack from The Sims 4, adding retro-themed clothing.

The The Sims 2 Legacy Collection includes the sequel The Sims 2 along with its numerous expansions and stuff packs. Here’s what’s included:

• The Sims 2: The base game that expanded on the original’s success.
• University: Adds a university campus and related gameplay elements.
• Nightlife: Focuses on nightlife and social interactions.
• Open for Business: Introduces business and commerce elements.
• Pets: Adds pets and pet-related gameplay.
• Bon Voyage: Adds vacation destinations.
• Seasons: Introduces weather and seasonal changes.
• FreeTime: Adds hobbies and leisure activities.
• Apartment Life: Adds apartment buildings and related gameplay.
• Holiday Party Pack: Adds holiday-themed items.
• Family Fun Stuff: Adds family-related items.
• Glamour Life Stuff: Adds glamorous items.
• Happy Holiday Stuff: Adds holiday-themed items.
• Celebration! Stuff: Adds celebration-themed items.
• H&M Fashion Stuff: Adds fashion items from H&M.
• Teen Style Stuff: Adds teen fashion items.
• Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff: Adds kitchen and bathroom items.
• Mansion & Garden Stuff: Adds mansion and garden items.
• Grunge Revival Kit: A bonus pack from The Sims 4, adding grunge-themed clothing.
  (For those who remembers, IKEA expansion is absent as probably either EA could not get into an licensing agreement for decoration designs or maybe is not interested on sharing profits to IKEA)

The The Sims Legacy Collection is priced at $20, while the The Sims 2 Legacy Collection is priced at $30. For those who want both, there’s a 25th Birthday Bundle available for $40, saving you $8. These collections are available on Windows 10 and 11, and you can transfer old save files and mods from the original games.

While these collections aren’t remasters, they offer a nostalgic trip back to the early 2000s with all the expansions and stuff packs included. The games have been updated to run on modern systems, but don’t expect major visual or gameplay improvements. It’s all about reliving the magic and simplicity of the original games.