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The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection

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The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection

The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Give them a long existence, or leave their lives in shambles. Guide their characteristics from one generation to the next.

Sandbox Life Sim Building Simulation Character Customization
Last tracked players
767
All-time peak
1,677
24-hour change
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Steam reviews
63.2% positive
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The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11.



In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime and guide their characteristics from one generation to the next. You set your Sims' goals in life: popularity, fortune, family, romance, or knowledge. Give them a long, successful existence, or leave their lives in shambles. Take them to extremes — from marrying an alien to writing a great novel or even seeing a ghost. What do you want to do with your Sims' lives?



The Sims 2: Legacy Collection includes The Sims 2 plus the following packs: 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, and The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff.

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The Sims™ 2 Legacy Patch Notes #8 The Sims™ 2 Legacy Patch Notes #7 The Sims™ 2 Trading Cards Are Here!
System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i3 3220, Ryzen 3 1200, AMD FX6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 600, AMD Radeon HD 7000, Intel HD Graphics 620
  • Storage: 17 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i3 3220, Ryzen 3 1200, AMD FX6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 600, AMD Radeon HD 7000, Intel HD Graphics 620
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Electronic Arts
USK rating
0
Brazilian rating
16
Steam Germany rating
0
Metacritic
90
Features
Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian
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Buy Verdict

Wait — $29.99.

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Value Score

Fair Value — 95th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 95th percentile. Priced as Premium at $29.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 29%
Value Ratio Top 5%

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Update Timeline

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Source: Steam News
Freshness: fresh
Observed Nov 10, 2026 05:50 UTC
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Sul Sul, Simmers! There were some issues in [i]The Sims 2[/i] we couldn’t let stand. Please enjoy this very targeted patch. Continue to report any issues on [url=https://forums.ea.com/category/the-sims-en/discussions/the-sims-franchise-discussion-en]the official EA Forums[/url].…

Apr 10, 2025 at 18:55 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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Sul Sul, Simmers! We hope you’ve been enjoying these games as much as we have! In this patch you’ll see some stability improvements as well as some more options for windows management in both games. Please continue to report any issues on [url=https://forums.ea.com/category/the-s…

Apr 03, 2025 at 18:12 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts large update proxy (inferred) External source
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[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45471359/756b8a5016dda52ef6fc5c99d93a219967208c62.jpg[/img] Bask in the nostalgia of The Sims™ 2 by collecting five trading cards featuring characters you love. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3314070/The_Sims_2_Legacy_Collection/

Mar 26, 2025 at 19:06 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts small update proxy (inferred) External source

Sul Sul, Simmers! We hope you’ve been enjoying these games as much as we have! In this patch you’ll see some stability improvements as well as some more options for windows management in both games. Please continue to report any issues on [url=https://forums.ea.com/category/the-s…

Mar 14, 2025 at 18:37 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts large update proxy (inferred) External source
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Sul Sul, Simmers! Thank you for your support as we continue to improve PC compatibility issues and community reported issues. We appreciate your patience and hope you’ve seen some good improvements over the last few weeks. Please continue to report any issues on [url=https://foru…

Feb 27, 2025 at 18:08 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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Sul Sul, Simmers! We’ve loved seeing all the creative builds and memorable moments you're enjoying in these legacy titles! We’re continuing to address the major issues you've been reporting via[url=https://forums.ea.com/category/the-sims-en/discussions/the-sims-franchise-discussi…

Feb 20, 2025 at 18:10 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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Sul Sul, Simmers! We’re back with another update. Our team is working hard to resolve issues related to crashes and usability that have been reported in the community. Thank you for your continued reporting efforts via [url=https://forums.ea.com/category/the-sims-en/discussions/t…

Feb 12, 2025 at 18:02 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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Sul Sul, Simmers! We hope you’ve been having a great time celebrating all of the Birthday festivities! We’re plugging away at reports of technical issues that some players have encountered in [i]The Sims 2[/i]. Thank you for your support and continued reporting efforts via [url=h…

Feb 06, 2025 at 18:07 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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[h2][url=https://store.steampowered.com/sale/sims25birthday]The Sims 25th Birthday[/url][/h2] [previewyoutube=N7MgXuWVL6w;full][/previewyoutube] [h2][u][b]25 Hour Live Stream[/b][/u][/h2] Watch The Sims 25 Hour Livestream, featuring your favorite Simmers and other special guests!…

Feb 04, 2025 at 21:30 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts small update proxy (inferred) External source

Sul Sul, Simmers! We hope you’ve been enjoying revisiting The Sims 2! It’s been super exciting seeing all the joy and enthusiasm from our community for this classic game. We’ve also been focused on the reports of technical issues that some players have had, and have been diligent…

Feb 04, 2025 at 18:08 UTC Community Announcements By Electronic Arts medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection worth buying right now?
Wait — $29.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection free to play?
The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection costs $29.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection?
The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection is a Simulation game.
Who developed The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection?
The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection was developed by MAXIS and published by Electronic Arts.
What platforms does The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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