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The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection

Developed by MAXIS · Published by Electronic Arts

Simulation
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 31, 2025 Price$14.99 Metacritic90/100 Steam reviews4,465

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic90/100
Steam reviews4,465
Languages21

Overview

A simulation game by MAXIS, published by Electronic Arts — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 63% positive of 2,993
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players412
Player-voted tags:SandboxLife SimBuildingSimulationManagementImmersive SimCharacter CustomizationStory RichColorfulCartoonyAtmosphericSingleplayer

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

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

  • 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

Supported languages (21)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainDanishDutchFinnishJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortuguese - BrazilSimplified ChineseSwedishTraditional ChineseThaiCzechHungarianPortuguese - PortugalRussian

The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection?

Steam classifies The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection as a Simulation game, developed by MAXIS. 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.

How much does The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 31, 2025.

What platforms is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection on?

The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

What is The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection's Metacritic score?

The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection has a Metacritic score of 90/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection?

The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection is developed by MAXIS and published by Electronic Arts.

Where to get The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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