When pondering landmark franchises in gaming, names like Doom, Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy, Super Mario, and Tetris often come to mind. However, one cannot overlook the monumental impact of Maxis' The Sims, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Initially conceived as a spin-off from the SimCity series, The Sims focused on simulating the everyday lives of its characters, allowing players unprecedented control over their Sims' life journeys—from childhood to adulthood, marriage, career, family, and beyond.

The Sims has not only become one of the largest franchises in gaming but has also pioneered a genre that remains immensely popular across its various iterations. Its significance is so profound that it inspired our company to launch a dedicated website for The Sims news. To celebrate this quarter-century milestone, EA is rolling out extensive celebrations across all platforms, including updates for The Sims 4 and The Sims FreePlay.

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For mobile gamers, The Sims FreePlay and The Sims Mobile are at the forefront of the anniversary festivities. The Sims FreePlay has introduced the FreePlay 2000 update, immersing players in a nostalgic Y2K experience complete with new live events and a 25 days of gifting campaign. On the other hand, The Sims Mobile is set to delight players with two free gifts during its birthday week, starting March 4th.

If you're new to The Sims on mobile, don't miss out on our ultimate guide to The Sims Mobile. It's packed with all the guidance you need to master the art of managing your Sims' lives on the go.