A recent announcement from The Sims Mobile team revealed some interesting news regarding in-game events in the future.
The Sims Mobile launched in 2018 and has seen various events and updates during this time. Many of the events have become ones that players loved. Events that have created conversations online and inspired different stories from the game. However, the team behind the mobile game wanted to share some news regarding the game going forward.
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The Sims Mobile Update Announcement
Starting later this month on January 29th, 2024, there will be some changes. This Sims Mobile update will mean that the game will no longer see new in-game events added via game updates. Instead, players will be able to see a number of player-favourite events and festivals making a return.
Now, you may be wondering, why are they doing this? Well, as detailed in the announcement, its aim is to help players rediscover the best parts of The Sims Mobile.
Further through this Sims Mobile update, the team go on to reassure players that the servers are and will remain active with any status changes communicated in advance.
Additionally, they reminded players to check out The Sims 4 Base Game as well as The Sims Freeplay, both of which receive regular content updates.
It does appear that The Sims Mobile will still receive updates in regards to fixing any bugs or glitches just no new in-game events going forward.
Take a look at the full announcement below
To Our Sims Mobile Community,
From “Celebrity Life” to “Marrakech Majesty,” it has been an amazing journey with you all since we first launched The Sims Mobile in 2018. We continue to enjoy your conversation, the sharing of your Sims, incredible builds, and inspiring stories you have all created to date. We want to extend a massive thank you for being a part of our community, and share with you today, what you can expect from The Sims Mobile moving forward.
Beginning on January 29, 2024, The Sims Mobile will no longer receive new events in our updates. Game updates will be focused on some of our most cherished, fan-favorite and exciting Festivals returning from the past, often with the ability to unlock new levels and brand new items. Past fan-favorite events will also be rerun, however no new events will be added to the game. This shift in content releases will allow for players to revisit and rediscover the very best of The Sims Mobile all over again. As you continue The Sims Mobile gameplay, please also note the following:
- The Sims Mobile servers will remain active and we will provide advance notice if anything changes with the status of our servers and/or the ability to purchase previously released content.
- For any questions or support, The Sims Mobile team can be reached via EA Help: https://help.ea.com/in/help-top-issues/?product=the-sims-mobile
The future of The Sims franchise remains bright, with other Sims titles to continue receiving new and fresh updates that you’ve come to love and expect. Check out The Sims Freeplay on mobile and/or download The Sims 4 base game for free, both featuring new content updates continuing to roll out.
Read below for more about the returning releases including our latest that will launch on January 29. We will continue our communications updates with you via The Sims Mobile newsroom, on Twitter/X, Facebook and Instagram.
– The Sims Mobile Team
via EA.com
Information Regarding Festivals
Alongside the above Sims Mobile update, the announcement went on to detail more information regarding both upcoming and future in-game festivals/event reruns.
The first festival for The Sims Mobile in 2024 will be the Spring Forward Festival Pass! While this is a rerun of a previous event there will be new additions for new players and existing players. Additionally, there will be 10 new levels added where Sims can unlock five exciting new items.
Read more about what’s being added in the new Festival Pass as well as the specific event dates for the Sims Mobile Update coming January 29th, 2024, below!
The Sims Mobile January 29, 2024 Update
For our next update, we’ve got the return of the “Spring Forward” Festival Pass. This Rerun comes with new additions so both new and existing players have something to look forward to, including 10 new levels, through which your Sims can unlock five brand new items.
To learn more about all returning events part of this update, read the list below.
What’s new with the Festival Pass?
- Glass Crafted Gateway (Tier 20, Free track)
- Nalani’s Siren Sign (Tier 20, Premium track)
- Victorian Vista Vent (Tier 27, Premium track)
- Raven Haven Wall (Tier 50, Free track)
- Bloom Barrier (Tier 62, Premium track)
Here are the 2024 event dates for this update
via EA.com
- Sim Festival Rerun: Spring Forward, 65-day Event beginning January 29
- Treasure Hunt Rerun: Royal Romance, 11-day Event beginning January 29
- Wumple’s Wishlist Rerun, 5-day Event beginning February 5
- Bakeoff Rerun: Charming Gardens, 11-day Event beginning February 12
- Wumple’s Wishlist Rerun, 5-day Event beginning February 19
- Treasure Hunt Rerun: Spring Fling, 11-day Event beginning February 26
- Wumple’s Wishlist Rerun, 5-day Event beginning March 4
- Bakeoff Rerun: Modern Luxe, 11-day Event beginning March 11
- Wumple’s Wishlist Rerun, 5-day Event beginning March 18
- Treasure Hunt Rerun: Modular Wardrobe, 11-day Event beginning March 25
- Wumple’s Wishlist Rerun, 5-day Event beginning April 1
Thoughts & Opinions
What are your thoughts on the recent news for the upcoming The Sims Mobile update?
If you are someone who has been playing The Sims Mobile for some time now, are you looking forward to the return of fan-favourite events? There a numerous questions that could be asked at the moment regarding this The Sims Mobile update and what the future holds for the mobile game.
Let us know your thoughts and opinions on this news in the comments below as well as on our social media.
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