The Sims 2 Legacy Collection Launches with Mixed Reviews on Steam

Current Reception of The Sims 2 Legacy Collection

The Sims 2 re-release on Steam has garnered a “Mixed”rating.
Players are reporting frequent crashes and various bugs.

The recent relaunch of The Sims 2 on PC has not met expectations, as reflected in its “Mixed”user reviews on Steam. The Legacy Collection, which includes both The Sims and The Sims 2, was made available on January 31, 2025.

Since its inception over 20 years ago, The Sims series has remained a pillar in the simulation gaming genre, generating substantial revenue for its publisher, Electronic Arts (EA).Following the transition of The Sims 4 to a free-to-play model in 2022, the game experienced a dramatic surge in its player base. By October 2024, EA reported an influx of over 15 million new players joining The Sims 4 within just one year. While new players continue to join the community, many dedicated longtime fans have been eagerly anticipating the revival of the earlier titles, leading to the re-launch of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 for contemporary gaming systems. Despite the excitement, the re-release has not been universally well-received.

Reviews for The Sims 2 Re-Release and General Community Reception

The reception of The Sims 2 Legacy Collection on Steam is disappointing, with a “Mixed”rating based on 536 reviews at the time of this report. Many of the negative reviews focus on regular gameplay interruptions caused by crashes and various bugs. Notably, discontent is expressed not only by players who abandoned the game shortly after installation but also by those who engaged with it for several hours. One disgruntled player, after more than eight hours of play, reported inexplicable loss of their Sims. Another user, with over seven hours logged in, experienced a crash event right after creating their Sim and noted a frustrating bug affecting the in-game oven.

Despite these criticisms, there is a glimmer of positive news for The Sims 2 Legacy Collection: it achieved a peak concurrent player count of approximately 5, 000 on its launch day. While this figure pales in comparison to The Sims 4’s daily engagement statistics, it is still a notable achievement for the re-release of a classic title. In contrast, The Sims Legacy Collection has managed to secure a “Mostly Positive”rating on Steam, based on 278 user reviews, although it ranks lower in popularity with about 2, 000 concurrent players logged during its launch.

Looking ahead, 2025 is poised to be significant for The Sims franchise, commemorating its 25th anniversary. Reports suggest that Maxis is already working on new downloadable content (DLC) for The Sims 4, which will continue to provide players with fresh experiences and engagement opportunities.

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