You can't play Sims on your phone from next year
What's the story
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the impending closure of The Sims Mobile, its popular mobile game. The announcement came with today's update, which will be the last for the game. EA said that on January 20, 2026, The Sims Mobile "will no longer be accessible to play and will be sunset."
Game evolution
Sims mobile was launched in 2018
The mobile version of The Sims franchise was launched in 2018 and has received over 50 updates since then. EA has announced that players will no longer be able to make real-money purchases in the game from today. It will be removed from both iOS and Android platforms tomorrow, ahead of complete server shutdown next year, rendering it completely unplayable.
Future projects
'Project Rene' comes next
The news of The Sims Mobile's closure comes as the franchise is transitioning to its next phase. While The Sims 4 continues to thrive, a new project dubbed "Project Rene" is in the works. EA has been tight-lipped about this upcoming game, but it's expected to be a single and multiplayer experience available on PC and mobile platforms. This could make games like The Sims Mobile less relevant in the future.