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

Electronic Arts hosted a special livestream to commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Sims franchise, unveiling exciting gifts and in-game events planned for The Sims 4 players.

The festivities have already begun with a new update addressing various bugs, boasting a redesigned main menu, and improved game optimization. Several classic houses in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs have received a stylish makeover. These updated homes are automatically available when starting a new game, while existing saves can access them via the in-game library.

The main anniversary celebration launches February 4th, bringing over 70 new free items to The Sims 4! A new in-game event, "Blast from the Past," will also commence on the same day. Players can unlock retro-themed items and a brand-new collectible set by completing a series of simple challenges.

Furthermore, a new season titled "Motherlode" begins February 6th in The Sims 4. While details about this season remain under wraps for now, anticipation is high.