EA to Shut Down The Sims Mobile Servers on January 20, 2026
Electronic Arts (EA) will discontinue online services for The Sims Mobile on January 20, 2026. After that date, the game will no longer be playable, effectively ending its seven-year run on iOS and Android.
The wind-down marks the sunset of a popular life-sim experience on phones. EA typically provides guidance on account data, in-app currency, and support policies via its service update and help pages, so players should review the resources below to prepare ahead of the cutoff.
- Shutdown date: January 20, 2026
- Platforms: iOS and Android
- Status after shutdown: Servers offline; game becomes unplayable
- Other Sims titles: The Sims FreePlay and PC/console entries are not affected by this change
Why it matters: Live-service mobile games periodically sunset as studios refocus development and support. For fans of The Sims Mobile, this is the final window to wrap up progress and confirm account details before access ends.
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Tip: If you have remaining in-game currency or questions about purchases, check EA’s support pages for any regional policies or timelines.
Discussion: How should publishers sunset mobile live-service games—refunds, offline modes, or cross-progression to other titles?