Sad new for sim fans. Electronic Arts has officially announced the shutdown of The Sims Mobile, marking the end of a seven-year run for one of the most accessible life simulation games on mobile. The game was delisted from the App Store and Google Play on October 21, 2025, and will cease all operations on January 20, 2026. Players will no longer be able to access the game after that date, as all progress is stored on online servers.
Originally launched in March 2018, The Sims Mobile offered a streamlined version of the iconic Sims experience, allowing players to build homes, form relationships, and shape their Sims’ careers and personalities. Developed initially by internal EA studio Maxis and later maintained by Firemonkeys, the game received over 50 updates during its lifespan, including seasonal events, new furniture sets, and character customization options.
EA confirmed that the final update has already gone live, introducing unlimited energy and disabling real-money purchases. As a farewell gesture, the developers will host 14 in-game events—including treasure hunts and limited-time quests—leading up to the sunset date. Players can continue using their existing in-game currency until the servers go offline.
The decision to sunset The Sims Mobile comes amid shifting priorities within EA’s mobile division, with more resources now directed toward The Sims FreePlay, which continues to receive regular updates and visual enhancements. Community reactions have been mixed, there is an interesting take on thesimnews.com, but we can agree 7 years is a lot of time, and EA may think a new release would be a better option to keep the franchise.
