The Sims Celebrating 25 Years - Events Timeline & More

The Sims, a cult classic that changed gaming forever, is turning 25 on February 4th, 2025! EA is inviting simmers to celebrate this wonderful occasion. Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities, free content updates, and exciting new releases marking this special occasion.

The Sims 25th Celebration Timeline

January 16

• Launch of three Iconic Kits: Secret Sanctuary, Casanova Cave, and Comfy Gamer.

January 27-31

• Nostalgia Now: A teaser for classic surprises.

February 4

• 25th Birthday Extravaganza
  • A 25-hour livestream.
  • Free content updates for The Sims 4.
  • Special events in The Sims FreePlay.

February 6

• The Sims 4 Motherlode Season kicks off.

February 25

• Big reveal

The Sims 25-Hour Livestream

On February 4th, join Simmers and special guests for an epic 25-hour livestream celebrating the game’s history. This amazing event will stream across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok starting at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. Make sure you tune in!

Free Content Updates for TS4

The Sims 4's team promises to release a massive content update to the base game with over 70 in-game items:

• Create-a-Sim Enhancements: New hairstyles, baby hair, a goatee, and cool clothing options like turtlenecks, bike shorts, and more.
• Build/Buy Mode Upgrades: Stylish doors, windows, and wood finishes for kitchen cabinets.

Blast From the Past TS4 Event

Dive into The Sims 4 Blast From the Past—a limited-time event with rewards inspired by the early 2000s. This surely takes us back to The Sims 2 days. From inflatable chairs to retro alarm clocks, these items will surely add more variety to our games.

• You might notice Dina Caliente's iconic TS4 looks in the pic above, similar to some classic items from the second game in the franchise. 

New Main Menu and Renovated Townie Homes

A streamlined The Sims 4 main menu is now live, putting your latest save front and center. Plus, iconic Townie homes—like the Goth and Caliente residences—have been refreshed with pools, gardens, and modern designs using updated base game content.

Three New Kits

EA will be releasing 3 new content kits for TS4. One of them is a collab with the beloved simmer Lilsimsie.

1. Comfy Gamer Kit: A collaboration with Lilsimsie featuring cozy gaming room decor.
2. Secret Sanctuary Kit: Luxurious furniture and timeless fashion hidden behind a secret passage.
3. Casanova Cave Kit: Sleek and modern items are perfect for entertaining or romantic evenings.

Following the success of Cozy Kitsch and Sweet Slumber Party Kits, upcoming collaborations with Pierisim, Madlen, aharris00britney, and Syboulette promise even more creativity for Simmers.

• Check out Lilsimsie, Bella, Nina, and Don in the pic above.

The Sims FreePlay Content

In The Sims FreePlay, celebrate the 2000s with velour tracksuits, iconic in-game gifts, and 25 days of surprises. Make sure you don't miss out on them! The team will release enhanced lighting options for home lots in FreePlay this March.

MySims: Cozy Bundle Comes to PC

The MySims: Cozy Bundle, featuring MySims and MySims Kingdom, arrives on PC on March 18th! Simmers can relive classic adventures, build unique worlds, and rediscover beloved characters. Preorders are now open.

Conclusion

Stay tuned to The Sims’ social channels and community Discord for more updates, challenges, and giveaways throughout the celebration. Get ready to celebrate an iconic anniversary! Seeing The Sims last such a long time is truly heartwarming, especially for those of us who have been playing it since the first game was released. Don't forget to check out the 25th anniversary TS merch!