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Celebrate The Sims 25th Birthday with YouTube!

New Sims-themed Shorts effect & a Yoodle packed with Sims content! 🎂

Sul Sul Simmers!

Grab some fruitcake and queue up the "Build Mode" music, because it's time to celebrate The Sims 25th Birthday! Can you believe it's been a quarter of a century since we first started building houses, making friends (or enemies) with our neighbors, and accidentally setting kitchens on fire?

In 2024 alone, there were more than 1.4 billion views of videos related to The Sims with “sims” in the title.

For years, The Sims creator community on YouTube has captivated audiences with its unique blend of storytelling, creativity, and chaotic fun. In 2024 alone, there were more than 1.4 billion views of videos related to The Sims with “sims” in the title* – that’s enough to fill a swimming pool the size of Nancy Landgraab’s ego! From elaborate build challenges to dramatic legacy storylines, creators act as showrunners of their own sitcoms, experimenting with different interactions and identities while dealing with the game’s unpredictability. Now, YouTube is giving you a new way to express your inner Simmer.

The Sims Party effect on YouTube Shorts

We’re bringing the world of The Sims to YouTube Shorts with a fun and interactive mini-game effect – “The Sims Party.” Design your dream room as fast as you can to see how many townies you can get to your house party. You may even get a surprise guest or two along the way, and maybe even a visit from the Grim Reaper (hopefully just to admire your décor, not to reap your Sims!). To try it out:

  • Open the YouTube app and tap the "+" icon to create a Short.
  • Tap “Effects” on the right side of the screen.
  • Find and select The Sims Party effect.
  • Ready! Now you can film yourself with the effect applied and upload to share your creation with the community.

To celebrate the vibrant Sims community today, we’re also introducing a special version of the YouTube logo (known as the Yoodle). Click the Yoodle to go to a curated playlist full of creators’ inventive challenges and The Sims 25 hour livestream. We’ve also enlisted lilsimsie to take on some of the most outlandish tasks assigned by her fellow creators.

So, whether you're a master builder, a chaos agent, or just someone living out your dream life, join us in celebrating 25 years of Plumbobs, mood swings, and endless possibilities with the creator community.


*Source: YouTube data, Global, January 1 - December 31 2024.

Test your knowledge!

  • 1/4

    In 2024, how many videos were uploaded to YouTube related to the Sims with “sims” in the title?

    More than 250,000 (YouTube data, Global, January 1 - December 31 2024.)

    More than 250,000 (YouTube data, Global, January 1 - December 31 2024.)

  • 2/4

    Which of these is a popular challenge in The Sims?

    All of the above are popular challenges. In fact, in 2024, there were more than 140M views of videos related to The Sims with "challenge" in the title. (YouTube data, Global, January 1 - December 31 2024.)

    All of the above are popular challenges. In fact, in 2024, there were more than 140M views of videos related to The Sims with "challenge" in the title. (YouTube data, Global, January 1 - December 31 2024.)

  • 3/4

    Which of these challenges focuses on raising a large number of children in The Sims?

    It’s the 100 baby challenge! Did you know that there were more than 18M views of videos related the "100 baby challenge" in 2024? (Source: YouTube data, Global, January 1 - December 31 2024)

    It’s the 100 baby challenge! Did you know that there were more than 18M views of videos related the "100 baby challenge" in 2024? (Source: YouTube data, Global, January 1 - December 31 2024)

  • 4/4

    What is the primary goal of the "Legacy Challenge" in The Sims?

    To build a large and successful family dynasty.

    To build a large and successful family dynasty.

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