EA to shut down The Sims Mobile in January 2026

Electronic Arts announced that it will shut down The Sims Mobile on January 20, 2026, after nearly eight years online. The company said the title was removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store on October 21, and a final update was issued on October 20 that grants players unlimited energy to use during the game's last months. Existing players can continue to play and redownload the app, but new downloads will no longer be available after the delisting.

EA outlined a timetable of final changes intended to give the community time to enjoy the game before servers go offline. On January 6, 2026, all Build Mode and Create A Sim items will be unlocked for every player, removing level restrictions so users can freely design homes and characters. The Sims Mobile will then be permanently closed on January 20, 2026. The company warned that any unspent premium currency stored in accounts will be lost at shutdown and will not be refunded, saying, "The Sims Mobile will no longer be playable, and any leftover currency will not be eligible for a refund."

Launched in March 2018 as a free-to-play mobile spinoff of The Sims franchise, The Sims Mobile emphasized customizable Sims and...