The Sims 2 (PC, Mac) – Sims Archives

In The Sims 2, you direct lives, mix genes across generations, and fulfill aspirations—from fortune to romance—while pushing your Sims to the extremes.

September 14, 2004MacPC

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Overview

Game information

First release September 14, 2004

Type: Base Game
Platforms: Mac, PC
Developer: Maxis
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Release history

Release dates by platform & region

PC, Mac and console editions can have different regional launch dates.

Computer edition

PC / Windows

United States: September 14, 2004
Japan: September 14, 2004
Europe: September 16, 2004
United Kingdom: September 17, 2004

Regions without a recorded date or explicit release status are omitted.

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13 Sims

2 Families

1 World

Gameplay highlights

Key Features

Mix Genes

Your Sims have DNA and inherit physical and personality traits. Take your Sims through an infinite number of generations as you evolve their family tree.

Fulfill Dreams

Your Sims now have purpose in life. Do they aspire to a life of popularity, fortune, family, knowledge, or romance? It's up to you to decide if they will be a lover or a loser, a prince or a pauper, a fool or a mastermind, and many other choices. Give them what they want and they'll lead a long, successful existence; indulge their fears and risk ruining their lives. It's all in your hands.

Push The Extremes

Will your Sims be left at the altar and need a shrink, or inherit a fortune and become filthy rich? Witness the big moments that make every Sim's life uniquely memorable.

Unlimited Creativity:

Generate unique Sims with the new Create-A-Sim, packed with a vast selection of facial features, hairstyles, and outfits. Build dream homes and design neighborhoods with new building, design, and home furnishing options

Revolutionary Movie-making:

Make your own Sim films with the all-new movie-making feature. Create the cast, set the stage, take control of the camera, and capture your own screenplay in action. Zoom in close to record every detail as your very own Sims sitcom unfolds.

Presentation

About this game

In the The Sims™ 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime and mix their genes from one generation to the next. You set your Sims' goals in life; popularity, fortune, family, romance or knowledge. Give them a long, successful existence or leave their lives in shambles. Take them to extremes, from getting busted to seeing a ghost, from marrying an alien to writing a great novel. Unleash your creativity with the all-new Create-A-Sim, new building options, and the new in-game movie camera. Get ready to mix their genes, fulfill their dreams, and push them to extremes. What do you want to do with your Sims' lives?

Screenshots, renders, logos and covers

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Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing an indoor living room. A Sim with short blonde hair is sitting on a beige couch reading a green book, with a thought bubble displaying a red 'X' over a face. Behind them, another Sim is caught in mid-air, jumping off the back of the couch. The room features green carpet, and the game's user interface is visible in the bottom left corner.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing an outdoor backyard scene with a swimming pool and a wooden deck. In the pool, three Sims are swimming, with one actively splashing into the water and a green Plumbob floating nearby. On the paved pool deck, two Sims in swimwear are talking, with one displaying a globe thought bubble. In the background on the raised wooden deck, another Sim is walking while carrying a platter of food near a barbecue grill and lounge chairs.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 Body Shop showing a close-up of a Sim. The Sim has bright neon hair in shades of green, yellow, and blue, along with black lipstick, facial piercings, and dark makeup around one eye. They are wearing a grey tank top with a chest tattoo. The background features shelves stacked with folded clothes.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing an outdoor military training camp. A Sim in a dark blue officer uniform stands near a camouflaged vehicle with a green Plumbob floating above their head. Nearby, several Sims in camouflage gear are completing an obstacle course, with one climbing over a high wooden wall and another crawling under netting.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing an indoor gym room with wooden floors and large mirrors. Five Sims wearing colorful tracksuits in red, teal, dark green, pink, and purple are performing a yoga headstand pose on red and blue exercise mats. A red punching bag and a framed poster are visible in the background, and a green Plumbob floats above the Sim in the center.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 at night showing a Sim kneeling on the grass next to a road. Above the Sim, a metallic flying saucer UFO with a glowing purple underside is hovering in the dark blue sky. A green Plumbob floats near the Sim.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a Sim in mid-air, jumping off a diving board toward a swimming pool. The Sim has blonde hair and is wearing a white one-piece swimsuit. The background features a wooden deck with patio furniture, a house with large glass windows, and a white picket fence.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a Sim standing on the edge of a light blue diving board. The Sim has blonde hair, is wearing a white and black swimsuit, and appears nervous or unsteady with their arms extended. In the background, another Sim is watching them from inside a house through a large glass window. A white picket fence and patio furniture are also visible.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing an indoor room with blue and white checkered floor tiles. A Sim wearing a black and white striped burglar outfit and black gloves is sitting in a chair, wearing a wired helmet connected to a polygraph machine on a desk. They have a thought bubble showing handcuffs with a red 'X' over them. Standing next to them is another Sim wearing a blue police uniform.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing an indoor kitchen scene. Two open pizza boxes are resting on a large green and wood island counter. One Sim is grabbing a slice of pizza, while another Sim stands nearby with a thought bubble displaying a television. Two other Sims are gathered around the kitchen, with one displaying a teapot thought bubble.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a bedroom at night. In the foreground, a Sim wearing glasses and a grey t-shirt with an arcade graphic is sitting at a desk playing on a bulky desktop computer. In the background, another Sim in white sleepwear is lying awake in bed, with a thought bubble displaying a red 'X' over a Sim's face.

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Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing an outdoor street scene during the daytime. A bright red sports car is parked in the foreground. On the sidewalk behind the car, two Sims wearing tracksuits are jogging, while a third Sim stands nearby with their arms crossed next to a metal trash can.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing three Sims indoors practicing with a red punching bag. A Sim in an orange cardigan is yelling and throwing a punch in the foreground. Behind them, a Sim in a white tank top with a broken heart thought bubble and a Sim in a blue jacket are also in fighting stances.

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Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing two Sims talking on a sidewalk next to a street and a trash can. One Sim is facing the camera, wearing a striped beanie, colorful face paint, and a purple t-shirt with a sun and moon design, gesturing with their hands. The other Sim is viewed from behind, wearing a pink hat and a pink patterned top.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing the Body Shop interface. A Sim with red hair, pink face paint, and a red beret is featured on the left. On the right, a user interface panel displays a grid of various hairstyle options, with the currently selected red beret style highlighted in a green box.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing two Sims standing outside on the grass next to a house and some bushes. One Sim with red hair, wearing a pink top and blue jeans, has their arms crossed and looks annoyed. The other Sim, wearing a beanie, a purple t-shirt, camo pants, and face paint, holds their hands up defensively.

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Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a recreation room at night. One Sim in plaid pajamas is practicing on an indoor mini-golf putting green. Two Sims are sitting at a small table playing chess near a window. A fourth Sim in a green top stands nearby holding a red cup. The room features wood floors, a dartboard on the wall, and a television.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a view from outside looking through a large window into a bedroom. A Sim wearing orange and yellow shorts is sitting on a bed with a blue striped blanket. A yellow Plumbob is floating above their head.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a cozy living room with wood-paneled walls. An older Sim in a blue track suit is kneeling on a large red rug, holding their arms out to encourage a toddler Sim in a pink dress who is taking steps toward them. A fireplace, a tall bookshelf, and a dollhouse are visible in the background, with a green Plumbob floating above the older Sim.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a cozy living room with wood-paneled walls. An older Sim in a blue track suit is holding the hands of a toddler Sim in a pink dress, teaching them how to walk on a large red rug. A fireplace, a tall bookshelf, and a dollhouse are visible in the background, with a green Plumbob floating above the older Sim.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing several Sims relaxing on a large wooden outdoor deck. In the foreground, two Sims are soaking in a hot tub. On the left, two Sims are relaxing on lounge chairs with thought bubbles showing money and a gold bar. In the background, a Sim is making drinks at a bar, and an older Sim in an orange suit is talking to another Sim near a barbecue grill.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a highly chaotic living room and kitchen area. In the foreground, an exhausted Sim in a red top stands near a smelly pile of garbage with a thought bubble of a bed. A Sim in a blue shirt relaxes on a nearby couch. In the background, two Sims are arguing with negative thought bubbles, another Sim raises their hands in the air, and a toddler can be seen playing in the toilet in the adjacent open bathroom.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a high-level neighborhood map view. The scene features various suburban houses with different architectural styles, paved roads, lush green trees, and a small body of water. The classic Sims 2 neighborhood user interface panel is visible in the bottom left corner.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a messy shared bedroom scene. On the left, two Sims are kissing. In the center, a Sim is falling asleep while sitting in a zebra-print chair. In the back, a Sim in green is tending to tall indoor plants, and on the right, a Sim is sitting at a computer desk. There is a pile of smelly garbage on the blue carpeted floor.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing several female Sims in blue athletic outfits training on a wooden outdoor obstacle course. One Sim is climbing over a wooden wall while another crawls under a camouflage net. An adult female Sim in a dark suit stands nearby watching them.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a public restroom with black and white checkered floors and brick walls. Four male Sims in military uniforms are inside. Two are using urinals, one is using a toilet in a stall, and one in the foreground is crossing his legs in distress with a toilet thought bubble above his head, indicating a bathroom emergency.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a female Sim in a red outfit talking to a police officer on a brick walkway outside a house. She has a green Plumbob above her head and a thought bubble containing a judge's gavel. A male Sim in blue pajamas stands next to her, while a police car is parked on the street in the foreground.

Indoor Gardening Alt text: Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a room with two Sims. One Sim in a green tracksuit is tending to tall indoor plants near a window, with a thought bubble showing a stack of money. Another Sim is sitting in a zebra-print chair, sleeping with 'Z's floating above their head. A tall bookshelf and a television are visible in the background.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a bedroom scene. A Sim in a dark suit is walking through an open door with a thought bubble showing another Sim's head. Inside the room, two Sims in their underwear are kissing next to a large wooden bed. The room features blue patterned carpet, a wall sconce, and wood-paneled walls with blue wallpaper.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a male Sim in a dark military uniform standing next to a large camouflaged military vehicle parked on the street. He is standing on a sidewalk in front of a house with a brick path and flower beds, and there is a green Plumbob floating above his head.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a bathroom interior. A Sim is taking a bath in a white tub next to a large window, with the classic pixelation effect covering them. Outside the window, another Sim in a green shirt is standing on the grass and looking inside. The bathroom features checkered tile floors, a pedestal sink, and a framed picture of a bridge on the wall.

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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.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 displaying an isometric nighttime view of a large, modern three-story house built on a hillside. The house features dark exterior walls, extensive glass windows illuminating the furnished interior, a top-floor balcony where a Sim is looking through a telescope, and a spacious wooden deck with a glowing blue hot tub where a female Sim is relaxing. The classic Sims 2 user interface is visible in the bottom left corner, showing a female Sim's portrait and the household funds.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 displaying an isometric nighttime view of an outdoor wooden deck surrounded by dark silhouettes of trees. Two Sims are sharing a romantic kiss inside a glowing blue hot tub. The classic Sims 2 user interface is visible in the bottom left corner, showing a male Sim's green portrait, his wants and fears, and the household funds.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a bustling living room scene. Two male Sims are sitting on a beige couch reading books. On the floor, a female Sim in a blue dress is sitting and interacting with a toddler. To the right, another female Sim in a black and white outfit stands and gestures animatedly.

Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing a large group of Sims gathered in a living room for a party at night. In the middle of the room, two Sims are in a physical fight, depicted by a classic cartoon dust cloud with flying stars. The surrounding Sims are watching and reacting to the commotion.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a teenage Sim with messy red hair against a dark blue background. They are wearing a brown short-sleeved polo shirt with white and yellow stripes across the chest, along with blue jeans, and are standing casually with their hands clasped behind their back.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showcasing a group of eight Sims posing together against a dark blue background in the classic, game-accurate style. On the left, two Sims are embracing affectionately. The rest of the group features a variety of Sims, including one in a yellow button-up shirt, an older Sim wearing a blue polo and glasses, a Sim in a blue tank top, a Sim in a green shirt, and a Sim in the front right posing confidently with a hand on their hip wearing a red tank top and brown cargo pants.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim with straight blonde hair. They are smiling and wearing a red top featuring yellow corset-style lacing and a studded belt, set against a dark blue background.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim with blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail. They are smiling brightly and wearing a green v-neck t-shirt with a hint of a blue denim skirt visible at the bottom, set against a transparent background.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim with short brown hair and stubble. They are wearing a brown jacket over a black button-down shirt and tan pants, posing with one hand slightly raised and the other resting near their hip, set against a transparent background.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a toddler Sim against a dark blue background. They have short dark hair and are wearing a white diaper. They are smiling brightly and holding a large yellow teddy bear, which is dressed in a white shirt and blue overalls.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim against a dark blue background. They have braided hair pulled back and a goatee, and are wearing blue sunglasses, a grey turtleneck under a black vest with grey fur trim, a black belt, and dark grey jeans. They are standing casually with their arms slightly extended outwards and their palms facing forward.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim dressed in a tactical police uniform against a dark blue background. They have a short dark beard and are wearing a backward dark cap, dark sunglasses, a black tactical vest with multiple pouches over a grey long-sleeved shirt, dark gloves, and grey cargo pants. They are standing casually and giving a thumbs-up gesture with one hand.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim dressed as a paramedic against a dark blue background. They have short brown hair and are wearing a light blue jumpsuit featuring a white Star of Life medical symbol on the left side of the chest and white stripes down the outer arms. They are standing casually with a neutral expression.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim against a dark blue background. They have messy black hair and pale skin, and are wearing a black short-sleeved button-up shirt, dark jeans, black shoes, and a silver skull necklace. They are smiling and standing confidently with their hands resting on their hips.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim against a dark blue background. They have short blonde hair and are wearing a light blue spaghetti-strap top with small white patterns and black pants. They are posing confidently with a slight smile, resting their hands behind their back near their hips.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim dressed as an astronaut against a dark blue background. They have messy dark hair and are wearing dark sunglasses along with a detailed white spacesuit featuring various colored connection ports on the chest. They are standing confidently with their hands resting on their hips.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim sitting cross-legged against a dark blue background. They have short red hair and are smiling, wearing a white short-sleeved v-neck t-shirt, light blue jeans, and brown sandals. Their arms are resting casually across their legs.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim against a dark blue background. They have long dark hair and are wearing a short red halter-style dress with a plunging neckline and black knee-high boots. They are standing with their arms crossed in front of them, looking slightly downwards.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims posing with a red couch against a dark blue background. One Sim with long blonde hair, wearing a black bikini top and dark grey jeans, is kneeling on the couch and looking back over their shoulder. A second Sim with short dark hair, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans with a tattoo on their left arm, is leaning casually against the armrest of the couch.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two firefighters in full yellow turnout gear and helmets rescuing a family against a dark blue background. The firefighter on the left is carrying an adult on their back and holding a young child with a teddy bear in their arms. The firefighter on the right is carrying another small child in their arms.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims posing against a dark blue background. On the left, an adult Sim with short dark hair and facial hair is wearing a dark blazer over a green shirt and grey pants, standing with their hands open slightly. On the right, a teenage Sim with reddish hair tied back in a ponytail is wearing a pink tank top and blue jeans with green star patterns on the lower legs, standing with their hands resting near their hips.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a group of Sims in a nightlife setting with glowing lights in the background. In sharp focus in the center is a Sim wearing a dark suit, a patterned pink tie, a dark fedora, and sunglasses. Behind them is another Sim with long dark hair and a mustache wearing a blue suit. In the blurred foreground, two other Sims' faces are visible, including one smiling brightly with red lipstick.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims standing next to a tiered indoor gardening station equipped with bright overhead grow lights against a dark background. One Sim with short hair and a brown striped shirt is looking forward with a surprised expression. A second Sim with long blonde hair and a blue top is standing behind them, wrapping their arms around the first Sim in an embrace. The gardening station holds multiple black pots containing green plants with small purple flowers.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims working out with a red hanging punching bag against a grey background. One Sim with short blonde hair, wearing a blue long-sleeved top and dark shorts, is leaning against the bag to hold it steady. A second Sim with short dark hair, wearing a black tracksuit with white stripes, stands opposite them with their fists raised in a boxing stance.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims in white lab coats conducting a scientific experiment against a dark green background. In the center is a large, complex piece of machinery featuring a glowing green vat of liquid and a red light. On the left, a Sim with straight blonde hair and glasses stands looking surprised with one hand raised defensively, holding a small test tube. On the right, a Sim with curly red hair and glasses sits in a chair looking shocked while holding a beaker.

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A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim with short blonde hair against a dark blue background. They are smiling and wearing a light blue spaghetti-strap top with small white patterns, dark brown pants, and a brown belt, posing casually with their hands resting near their waist.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims posing together against a dark blue background in the classic, game-accurate style. In the foreground, a Sim with short blonde hair stands confidently with their hands on their hips, wearing a light blue patterned top, black capri pants, and black and white sneakers. Behind them, another Sim with short brown hair stands with their arms crossed, wearing a brown striped button-down shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a diverse group of Sims and supernatural characters posing together against a dark blue background. On the left, two Sims are embracing next to an older Sim with glasses and a child Sim. In the center, a Sim with dark hair is performing a high kick next to a Sim with long blonde hair wearing a red short dress. On the right side of the group stands the Grim Reaper holding a scythe, a green alien Sim in a suit, and a Sim with a goatee wearing a dark pinstripe suit, fedora, and sunglasses.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a green alien Sim against a dark blue background. They are standing with their arms crossed, wearing a dark business suit over a black shirt with a red tie

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims posing together against a dark blue background. On the left, a green alien Sim is wearing a dark suit and a red tie, standing with their arms crossed. On the right, a Sim with a goatee is wearing a dark pinstripe suit, a patterned tie, dark sunglasses, and a fedora, posing casually with one hand near their waist.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims embracing affectionately against a dark blue background. One Sim with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a brown jacket, black shirt, and tan pants, has their arms wrapped around the other Sim. The second Sim has shoulder-length red hair and is wearing a yellow crop top and a short blue denim skirt.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing two Sims posing together against a dark blue background. One Sim with long dark hair, wearing a black tank top, blue jeans, and sunglasses resting on their head, is standing behind and embracing another Sim with blonde hair who is wearing a short red dress.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a Sim performing a martial arts kick against a dark blue background. The Sim has short dark hair and is wearing an orange tank top, brown pants, and wristbands. They are posed with one leg raised high in a front kick and their hands up in a defensive stance.

A promotional render for The Sims 2 showing a diverse group of Sims posing together against a dark blue background. The group includes a couple embracing, an older Sim in a suit, an excited child, a teenager performing a high kick, a Sim in a bright red dress, a green alien in a suit holding a glass, and a Sim wearing a fedora and sunglasses.

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Screenshot of The Sims 2 showing two different styles of houses against a solid dark blue background. On the left is a modern, white multi-story building with a flat roof featuring a large wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a hot tub. On the right is a traditional Tudor-style house with brown half-timbering, a dark shingled roof, and a tall brick chimney.

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Sims in this game

Characters

Character

Adriana Lothario

1 game

Character

Alexander Goth

3 games

Character

Bella Goth

4 games

Character

Carmelo Lothario

1 game

Character

Cassandra Goth

4 games

Households connected to this game

Families

Family

Caliente

2 members · 2 residences

Family

Lothario

1 member · 1 residence

Neighbourhood content

Worlds & lots

Worlds

The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)

Pleasantview

4 lots

Lots

Pleasantview

330 Main Street

§103.314

Pleasantview

170 main street

§40.479 · Caliente

Pleasantview

30 Lakeside Drive

§16.531

Pleasantview

150 main street

§53.734 · Lothario

Traits and aspirations

CAS encyclopedia

Official and archive videos

Trailers & videos

Developers, publishers and SIMusics artists

Credits

937Development credits

1Publishers

8SIMusics artists

Complete development team

Credits organized by department

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937

Leadership & Direction 18 credits

Very Special Thanks

Will Wright

Creator of The Sims

Core Engineering

Mark Langerak

Lead Graphics Engineer

David P. Miller

Lead Animation Engineer

Testers

100

Very Special Thanks

Will Wright

Creator of The Sims

The Sims™ 2 Team 17 credits

Executive Producer

Lucy Bradshaw

Executive Producer

Director of Product Development

Brian Deppiesse

Director of Product Development

Senior Producer

Tim LeTourneau

Senior Producer

Senior Development Director

Nancy Philippine

Senior Development Director

Technical Direction and Design

Matt Brown

Technical Direction and Design

Lead Producers

Jonathan Knight

Lead Producers

Margaret Ng

Lead Producers

Technical Development Director

David Gregory

Technical Development Director

Creative Director

Charles London

Creative Director

Art Director

David Patch

Art Director

Animation Director

Goopy Rossi

Animation Director

Technical Art Director

Leo Hourvitz

Technical Art Director

Audio Lead

Robi Kauker

Audio Lead

Web Lead

Caryl Shaw

Web Lead

Production and Design Team 40 credits

Lead Graphics Engineer

Mark Langerak

Lead Graphics Engineer

Lead Animation Engineer

David P. Miller

Lead Animation Engineer

Audio Engineering

Justin Graham

Audio Engineering

Engineering Interns

Scott Dods

Engineering Interns

Rocco Balsamo

Engineering Interns

Object Engineering Team 20 credits

Additional Object Engineering

Daniel Schwartz

Additional Object Engineering

Object Engineering Interns

Ravi Goorah

Object Engineering Interns

Craig Howard

Object Engineering Interns

Art Team 49 credits

Lead Animator

John Brown

Lead Animator

Lead Modelers

Steve Kody

Lead Modelers

Tim Lajoie

Lead Modelers

Lead Skin Modeler

Eric Chin

Lead Skin Modeler

Technical Artists

Kenneth Tan

Technical Artists

Lead User Interface Designer

Christian Stratton

Lead User Interface Designer

User Interface Artists

Jason Leong

User Interface Artists

Renaud Ternynck

User Interface Artists

Audio/Video Team 24 credits

Voice Director

Claire Curtin

Voice Director

Audio Specialists

Michael Cormier

Audio Specialists

Thomas Day

Audio Specialists

Audio Asset Specialists

Bill Cameron

Audio Asset Specialists

Jeff Lillard

Audio Asset Specialists

Audio Interns

Elise Baldwin

Audio Interns

David Lee Swenson

Audio Interns

Additional Audio

Chris Chikes

Additional Audio

Video Editing & Post Production

Kerie Kimbrell

Video Editing & Post Production

Development Testing Team 11 credits

Lead Release Testing

Blair Hamilton

Lead Release Testing

Lead Automated Testing

Berjes Enriquez

Lead Automated Testing

Larry Mellon

Lead Automated Testing

Development Director

Lee Fancey

Development Director

Technical Director

Greg Kearney

Technical Director

Configuration Management Lead

Mark Waller

Configuration Management Lead

Configuration Management Engineers

Dickson Cho

Configuration Management Engineers

Ratna Raha

Configuration Management Engineers

Automation Lead

Chris Kosmakos

Automation Lead

Automation Engineers

Vamsi Prakhya

Automation Engineers

Lisa Zhang

Automation Engineers

Web Team 8 credits

Quality Assurance Director

Joanne Colgrove

Quality Assurance Director

Dave Steele

Quality Assurance Director

Quality Assurance Manager

Alan Gutherz

Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Derek ‘5 Area Codes’ Wong

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Rob Ivey

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Core Testers

100

North American Customer Quality Control Management

Benjamin Crick

North American Customer Quality Control Management

Simon Steel

North American Customer Quality Control Management

Localization Manager

Dagmar Bruenig

Localization Manager

Music

Mark Mothersbaugh

Music

Audio External Development

Christopher Davidson

Audio External Development

Chris Seifert

Audio External Development

Maxis Studio General Manager

Neil Young

Maxis Studio General Manager

Maxis Chief Technology Officer

Dominique Philippine

Maxis Chief Technology Officer

Maxis Chief LISH

Luc Barthelet

Maxis Chief LISH

Senior Director of Marketing

Patrick Buechner

Senior Director of Marketing

Senior Product Manager

Julie Kanarowski

Senior Product Manager

Marketing Assistant

Matt Bendett

Marketing Assistant

Jerry Chantemsin

Marketing Assistant

Public Relations Director

Robin Chandler

Public Relations Director

Documentation Writer

Dorothy Bradshaw

Documentation Writer

Documentation Editor

Jessica Pooree

Documentation Editor

Documentation Layout Management

Christopher Held

Documentation Layout Management

Documentation Layout

The Big Idea Group

Documentation Layout

Studio Operations 5 credits

VP, WW Studio Ops

Paulette Doudell

VP, WW Studio Ops

Director Studio Ops

Joel Knutson

Director Studio Ops

Licensed Technology — On2 Technologies

On2 Technologies, Inc.

Licensed Video Technology Provider

Contracted Services 4 credits

Licensed Fonts

ITC Benguiat Gothic

Licensed Font

HelveticaNeueLT Std Medium

Licensed Font

Publishing

Publishers

Companies responsible for publishing and distributing this release.

Electronic Arts

Publisher

Music archive

SIMusics artists

Artists linked to tracks preserved in this game’s SIMusics album.

Tracks and radio archive

Simusics

Tracks

Filter tracks

39 tracks

SIMusics tracks
#		Genre	Game	Listen
1	The Sims 2 Theme -Mark Mothersbaugh	Theme Neighborhood	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	2:30
2	Sims HeartbeatMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	1:29
3	Sim BuilderMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	3:28
4	Busy SimMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	3:39
5	SimsationMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	2:55
6	First volleyMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	2:34
7	Sim HeavenMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	3:48
8	Sim Time Sim PlaceMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	1:11
9	Bare BonesMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	3:22
10	MakeoverMark Mothersbaugh	—	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL	3:19
11	Shicka Zicka SoomThe Humble Brothers	Hip-Hop	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
12	Somethin' RealThe Humble Brothers	Hip-Hop	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
13	Urban LiftKirk Casey	Hip-Hop	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
14	Dance HauledKirk Casey	Hip-Hop	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
15	In Da SimsChris Vrenna	Hip-Hop	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
16	Turgid ApocalypseJohn Cobbett	Metal	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
17	Monkey FailureJohn Cobbett	Metal	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
18	Be a Good ChildJohn Cobbett	Metal	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
19	Man's FireJohn Cobbett	Metal	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
20	Shun Me OutJohn Cobbett	Metal	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
21	Ride the SpeedwayJohn Cobbett	Metal	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
22	HeroThe Humble Brothers	Pop	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
23	NeighborhoodThe Humble Brothers	Pop	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
24	360The Sims Archives The Humble Brothers	Pop	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
25	Banana BlasterUnknown	Techno	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
26	Dance DownUnknown	Techno	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
27	DJ FunktronicUnknown	Techno	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
28	New Phase 1Unknown	Techno	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
29	SimmathonUnknown	Techno	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
30	BonitoUnknown	Latino	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
31	Cherry ChaChaUnknown	Latino	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
32	Dance the DawnUnknown	Latino	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
33	Heat of the HeartUnknown	Latino	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
34	Who Can SayUnknown	Latino	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
35	2NightThe Humble Brothers	R&B	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
36	Baby Love MeRock Hendricks	R&B	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
37	Love of MineRock Hendricks	R&B	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
38	Show Me the WayRock Hendricks	R&B	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—
39	SmooveUnknown	R&B	The Sims 2 (PC, Mac)	No streaming links yet	—

Wallpapers and downloadable archive files

Downloads

The Sims 2 Wallpaper montage #3 2004 0

Another The Sims 2 Family Wallpaper 2004 0

The Sims 2 Family Wallpaper 2004 0

The Sims 2 Photo Montage #2 2004 0

The Sims 2 Superhero wallpaper 2004 0

The Sims 2 Photo Montage 2004 0

The Sims 2 Couple Wallpaper 2004 0

The Sims 2 Teen Party Wallpaper 2004 0

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