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The Sims 2 Designer Diary #2

In this 2003 designer diary, Maxis creative director Charles London discusses developing The Sims 2. He highlights the leap to 3D graphics, complex animations, and a…

The Sims 2 Designer Diary

In this 2003 designer diary, senior producer Tim LeTourneau reveals the planning behind The Sims 2. Maxis evolves the franchise by introducing 3D graphics, Sim DNA,…

GameSpot Looks at The Sims 2

In this 2003 GameSpot preview, Andrew Park shares hands-on impressions of The Sims 2, exploring new features like dynamic aging, in-depth social interactions, and the detailed…

Interview with Will Wright

Will Wright created The Sims, worked on multiple genres, launched The Sims Online, and won a Robot Wars championship.

The Sims Bustin’ Out Announced

EA announced The Sims Bustin' Out for consoles, letting players take their Sims out of the house into new locations with 40+ characters.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 displaying an isometric nighttime view of an outdoor wooden deck. Three Sims are relaxing and socializing inside a glowing blue octagonal hot tub. The classic Sims 2 user interface is visible in the bottom left corner, showing a female Sim's portrait and the household funds, with a green Plumbob floating in the background above the deck.

The Sims 2 Now In Development!

We're excited to announce that development is underway on The Sims 2, a game that will truly take you and your Sims into the next generation.

The Sims 2 is officially announced!

Electronic Arts announced The Sims™ 2 on May 5, 2003. This next-gen evolution brings 3D graphics, a new genetics system, and lifetime gameplay to the iconic…