The Sims will celebrate its 25th anniversary with lots of free items

Electronic Arts hosted a livestream previewing the upcoming 25th anniversary celebration for The Sims franchise. The event showcased the exciting free gifts and in-game events planned for The Sims 4 players.

The festivities have already commenced with a new update. This update addresses several bugs, boasts a revamped main menu, and includes performance improvements. Several classic homes in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs have also received a stylish makeover. These updated houses are immediately available in new games, and accessible via the library for existing saves.

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The main event begins February 4th with an update delivering over 70 free items! Simultaneously, the "Blast from the Past" in-game event launches. Players can earn retro-themed items and a complete new set by completing simple challenges.

Further enhancing the celebration, a new season called "Motherlode" will debut on February 6th. Specific details regarding this season's content remain undisclosed for now.