The Sims 4 is celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Sims series with a huge free update. The update will add over 70 new items to the game on February 4th. Players can expect new clothing options like turtlenecks, bodysuits, and bike shorts.
There will also be new hairstyles and accessories. For building, the update includes stylish windows and doors, wood finishes for kitchen cabinets, and playground equipment like a pirate ship. A limited-time “Blast from the Past” event will also start on February 4th.
It will last for four weeks and challenge players to unlock iconic items from the 2000s. These include a milk carton, telephone, alarm clock, birthday cake, and inflatable chairs. EA is hosting a 25-hour livestream starting at 10pm GMT on the same day.
The livestream will feature Simmers and special guests looking back at The Sims’ impact over the years.
Sims 4 anniversary celebration updates
On March 18th, the MySims bundle will be released on PC.
It includes the Wii spin-offs MySims and MySims Kingdom. A free update today also adds several new features that were previously playtested. The main menu has been redesigned to highlight your active Sims family.
Townie houses in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs have been renovated using items added to the base game. Three new paid Kit DLC packs will be released on February 16th. These are the Secret Sanctuary Kit, the Casanova Cave Kit, and the Comfy Gamer Kit.
They provide themed items for unique in-game spaces. More kits and content are planned for later in the year as well. EA continues to expand The Sims 4 for the series’ impressive 25-year legacy.
Both long-time fans and new players have a lot to look forward to in the coming months.
April Isaacs is a news contributor for DevX.com She is long-term, self-proclaimed nerd. She loves all things tech and computers and still has her first Dreamcast system. It is lovingly named Joni, after Joni Mitchell.
