The Sims Mobile, which boasts millions of players, is shutting down. EA and Maxis announced in a joint statement that the game’s servers will be shutting down on January 29, 2026. A final update titled “The Future of Sims Gameplay” has been released for this farewell.
Why is The Sims Mobile shutting down, and what does the latest update include?
The development team states that the game is no longer sustainable. Therefore, they have decided to shut down the servers. The latest update aims to provide players with a “forever playable” offline experience, allowing them to continue playing even after the servers are shut down.

Furthermore, a final in-game event called “Mysterious Legacy” has been launched alongside this farewell update. This event will offer players a meaningful farewell to the game by offering special rewards and content. Players can participate in this event until the specified date.
According to the official announcement, the game’s servers will be permanently shut down on January 29, 2026. After this date, the game’s online features and multiplayer modes will no longer be available. However, thanks to the latest update, the game’s core mechanics will continue to function offline.
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