The Sims Mobile will go offline from January as EA confirms 'sad news'

"The Sims Mobile app has been taken off app stores ahead of a planned sunset for the game in January 2026. The news about the app, a favourite amongst queer gamers, was announced by Electronic Arts on Sunday (19 October) and then on social media a day later. In a blog post EA explained the plan for the next few months including event rollouts and the eventual server shut down in the new year."

""Hey Simmers, We have some sad news today," The Sims Mobile X/Twitter account posted on Monday (20 October) "After seven years and more than 50 updates, The Sims Mobile is releasing its final update," the post said confirming the game will go offline on 20 January 2026at 1:59 PM UTC. The company has said that with the final update all players have been granted "to help them make the most of this time. This should make it easier to complete projects and enjoy the last few months of play.""

"All in app purchases have been disabled though users can still use their remaining in-game currencies. The post also said The Sims Mobile app would be deleted from all app stores on 21 October stopping new players from downloading the game, though current players would be unaffected. "We're deeply grateful for the love and passion you have all poured into TSM. Thank you for your support, dedication, and creativity," the statement reads. "Thank you for sharing this journey with us.""

Electronic Arts is sunsetting The Sims Mobile, removing the app from stores and shutting servers on 20 January 2026 at 1:59 PM UTC. The app was taken off app stores ahead of the planned sunset, with deletion from stores dated 21 October to stop new downloads. All in-app purchases have been disabled, but players can still use remaining in-game currencies. The final update and remaining event rollouts will arrive before the shutdown, and EA said the update grants players resources "to help them make the most of this time." The game had seven years and more than 50 updates and retains a devoted player base.

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