The Sims: Legacy Collection includes The Sims, The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit, and the following The Sims packs:

• The Sims: Livin’ Large
• The Sims: House Party
• The Sims: Hot Date
• The Sims: Vacation
• The Sims: Unleashed
• The Sims: Superstar
• The Sims: Makin’ Magic.

The Sims was re-released to celebrate 25 years of the franchise. This relaunched version of the first game in the franchise is updated to run on modern computers and operating systems.

The gameplay and graphics are the same, but there are some important updates:

• it can now run on Windows 10 and Windows 11
• it has an updated rendering engine
• updates for more versatile pixel resolution scaling on large monitors.

How to scale pixels for The Sims 1

The Sims 1 will still run at its original resolution, but will now scale pixels to make better use of larger monitors while preserving the look and layout of the game.

1. Press the Alt + Enter keys to cycle through available scale options.
2. Continuing to press Alt + Enter will scale to the next optimal level before eventually starting back at the beginning.
3. Stop once you find the scale that works best for your monitor.
   • At its largest possible smooth scaling size, the game window will black out the parts of the monitor that might be distracting.

Will old The Sims 1 save files work with this version?

Yes, any old save files you still have for The Sims 1 will work with the current version. The save paths for The Sims 1 have changed so you’ll need to copy your save files into the new location.

First, remove current saved files:

1. Go to My Documents.
2. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
3. Click on The Sims 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. Go to My Documents.
3. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
4. Copy The Sims folder into the Electronic Arts folder.

Will Mods still work with The Sims 1?

Mods capability for The Sims 1 remains 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 1.

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

• Operating system: Windows 10
• Processor (CPU): 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