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The world&#39;s favorite life simulation. Design your Sims, shape their world, and tell stories only you can imagine. 


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The Mean Girls and Clueless Capsule Kits Bring Style to The Sims 4

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The Sims 4 has always been about community, and soon you&#39;ll be able to find more of the community made content you love in a Marketplace that&#39;s all about options.


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The Sims 4 Marketplace


Visit The Sims 4 Gallery to check out amazing builds and Sims made by Simmers like you! Once you&#39;ve found your inspiration, download your favorites into your own game and start getting creative.




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The Sims™ Merch Store Is Back!

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The game you know and love, now 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?

Includes The Sims 2, The Sims 2: University, The Sims 2: Nightlife, The Sims 2: Open for Business, The Sims 2: Pets, The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, The Sims 2: Seasons, The Sims 2: FreeTime, The Sims 2: Apartment Life, The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack, The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff, The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff, The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff, The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff, The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff, The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff, The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff, The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff.

The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection


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The original game you know and love, now for Windows 10/11. Create a neighborhood of Sims and guide their lives through careers, friendships, and romance. Or create chaos with open-ended gameplay that lets you shape their destinies.

The Sims Legacy Collection includes The Sims, and 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™: Legacy Collection

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The games you know and love, now for Windows 10/11. In The Sims, create a neighborhood of Sims and guide their lives through careers, friendships, and romance. Or create chaos with open-ended gameplay that lets you shape their destinies. 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?


The Sims™: 25th Birthday Bundle

A new in-game platform designed to support custom content creators and help more players discover their work.


Introducing The Sims Maker Program and The Sims 4 Marketplace

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 Go behind-the-scenes with our Global Community Production Manager to see how Makers turn ideas into Marketplace content for Simmers around the world.

Meet the Makers Bringing Packs to The Sims 4 Marketplace

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Updates to share about The Sims Creator Program.

The Sims Creator Program is Evolving, Join to Create Your Way

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As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to take a moment to share updates on what the team is working on for The Sims this year.

New Year, New Updates: Four Things to Know Now about the Future of The Sims 

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The Sims Mobile: Our Final Update

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The Sims Mobile Final Update FAQ

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We’re Building What’s Next for The Sims and We Want YOU to Join Us!

The Future is Plumbob Green

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Learn how the team behind Maxis’ evolution of The Sims is involving fans in the development process

Project Rene: Playtesting the Next Generation of The Sims

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Phillip Ring, Executive Producer on The Sims 4, shares some learnings from the Maxis team on developing DEI content.

Maxis: Creating A More Inclusive Gaming Experience

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Our ambition: inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play

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