The Sims 2: Legacy Collection: requirements, save files, and Mods

The Sims 2: Legacy Collection includes The Sims 2 Base Game, The Sims 4: Grunge Revival Kit, and the following The Sims 2 packs:

• The Sims 2: University
• The Sims 2: Nightlife
• The Sims 2: Open for Business
• The Sims 2: Pets
• The Sims 2: Bon Voyage
• The Sims 2: Seasons
• The Sims 2: FreeTime
• The Sims 2: Apartment Life
• The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack
• The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff
• The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff
• The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff
• The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff
• The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff
• The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff
• The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff
• The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff.

• Operating system: Windows 10
• Processor (CPU): i3 3220, Ryzen 3 1200, AMD FX6300
• Memory (RAM): 4GB
• Hard drive (free space): 16GB available space
• Graphics card (video):
  • GPU: NVIDIA: GTX 600 series or later or
  • AMD: Radeon HD 7000 series or later
  • Intel HD Graphics 620 series or later

The Sims 2 was re-released to celebrate 25 years of The Sims. This version of The Sims 2 has the same gameplay, but has been updated to run on modern computers and operating systems. The Sims 2 has been rebuilt, but the gameplay and graphics remain true to the original games, keeping the nostalgia and gameplay experience the same as when it first launched.

Key updates and differences:

• it can now run on Windows 10 and Windows 11
• it now uses DirectX 9.x
• some legacy and community-reported bugs are fixed, like black shadow boxes under Sims, and neighborhoods rendering most objects in shades of pink, etc.
  

Bugs that could be fixed safely and without changing the game's design have been fixed. Bugs that could introduce major risks when fixed weren’t addressed.

Will old The Sims 2 save files work with this version?

Yes, any old save files you still have for The Sims 2 will work with this current version as long as they’re not corrupted. Corrupted saves can cause the game to not function properly, have things missing, or crash.

First, remove current saved files:

1. Go to My Documents.
2. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
3. Choose The Sims 2 Legacy folder (this is your save folder) and select Cut.
4. Paste this folder to a different location and rename it so you know it’s your alternate save file.

To import your old save file:

1. Rename your old save file folder The Sims 2 Legacy.
2. Go to My Documents.
3. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
4. Copy The Sims 2 Legacy folder into the Electronic Arts folder.

Will Mods still work with The Sims 2?

Mods capabilities for The Sims 2 remain the same. Maxis hasn’t tested Mods, and doesn’t support Mods. It’ll be up to individual Mod creators to ensure Mods work with the new version of The Sims 2.

For more info on Mods and The Sims, check out our Policy on Mods.