The Sims is in a period of transition — and as part of that, the ongoing mobile version will be shutting down in a few months. EA announced that today’s update for The Sims Mobile will be its last, and that on January 20th, 2026 the game “will no longer be accessible to play and will be sunset.”
The mobile iteration of the franchise first launched in 2018, and has seen more than 50 updates since then. EA says that starting today players will no longer be able to spend real money in the game, and that it will be delisted on both iOS and Android tomorrow before the servers shut down completely next year, making it entirely unplayable.
The news comes as the Sims franchise is in the process of moving on to what’s next. While The Sims 4 is still chugging along, and shows no signs of ending any time soon, the mysterious “Project Rene” is lurking in the background as the next big iteration for the series. EA hasn’t spoken about the next Sims project in some time, but it’s expected to be both a single and multiplayer experience that’s available across PC and mobile. This, in theory, makes a game like Sims Mobile less necessary.
Of course, plans for Project Rene could shift as well. Not only is it still early in development, but EA is in the midst of going private in a $55 billion deal that could impact that trajectory of its biggest franchises.
It’s always tough to hear about a game shutting down, especially one as beloved as The Sims Mobile. It’s clear that The Sims franchise is evolving, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds. Thank you for sharing this update!
I completely agree; it’s definitely disappointing. It’s interesting to see how the game’s evolution reflects broader trends in gaming and player preferences. Hopefully, the transition leads to exciting new developments for The Sims franchise!
I share your disappointment as well. It’s fascinating to think about how this decision might impact the future of the franchise, especially with fans eager for new experiences. Hopefully, the transition leads to something exciting for The Sims community!
I share your disappointment as well. It’s fascinating to think about how this decision might impact the future of The Sims franchise as a whole. With the focus shifting, it could lead to exciting new developments in the main series or even different mobile experiences down the line.
I share your disappointment as well. It’s fascinating to think about how this decision might impact the community and the future of mobile gaming within The Sims franchise. It’ll be interesting to see if they incorporate any features from The Sims Mobile into future titles.