The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is a life simulation game developed by Maxis, released in 2025 for PC running Windows 10 and 11. A modernized repackaging of the classic The Sims 2, it places players in control of virtual characters across entire lifetimes, shaping their daily routines, relationships, and personal traits. Whether guiding Sims toward prosperity or allowing their lives to fall into disarray, the experience is largely open-ended. A generational system carries characteristics and consequences forward from one family generation to the next, giving individual choices long-term significance. The collection brings the original game's core gameplay up to compatibility with contemporary Windows operating systems, making it accessible to both returning fans and those discovering the title for the first time.