As of January 31, 2025, EA officially re-released the game as . It is available for purchase on the following platforms: Steam : Available for roughly $29.99 .
and EA App : Also carry the updated version which includes 17 packs, including University , Seasons , and Apartment Life . The Sims 2 Free Download (Inclu ALL DLC)
: Listed as The Sims 2 Legacy Collection for Windows 10/11. 3. Community Alternatives As of January 31, 2025, EA officially re-released
While there is no longer a permanently "free" way to download The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection officially from EA, there are several legitimate modern methods to play the game with all its expansions. As of January 31
Because the original 2014 "Ultimate Collection" giveaway (using the code I-LOVE-THE-SIMS ) officially ended in , many fans consider the game "abandonware".