EA is shutting down **The Sims Mobile** on January 20, 2026. The game will receive its final update today, October 20, followed by a series of limited-time events running until just before the shutdown date.
Originally launched on March 6, 2018, The Sims Mobile has provided players with seven years of updates and purchasable content. However, after January 20, 2026, the game will become entirely unplayable.
A post on the game’s official X (formerly Twitter) account announced the shutdown, with further details provided in a blog post on EA’s official website. Unlike previous game shutdowns where the game remained accessible if already downloaded, The Sims Mobile will not only be removed from digital stores but will also become unplayable even for those who have it installed on their devices.
The game’s servers will officially shut down at 1:59 PM UTC on January 20, 2026. At that time, all saved data will become inaccessible. Additionally, the game will be delisted from digital stores starting October 21, 2024, and as of today, players can no longer make in-game purchases.
One notable feature of the shutdown process is that on January 6, 2026, EA will unlock the entire content library for The Sims Mobile. This will give remaining players two weeks of unrestricted access to all content before the game disappears forever.
EA has not provided any explanation or hints as to why The Sims Mobile is shutting down after seven years. The blog post closes with a message from the development team:
> “On behalf of the entire Sims Mobile team, thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us. We hope you enjoy the final update and that these final months allow everyone to finish projects, make memories, and celebrate their Sims.”
One possible reason for the shutdown is the upcoming release of a new Sims mobile game. Last year, MobileGamer.biz reported that EA briefly mentioned a new Sims mobile project codenamed **Project Stories**. Although no release window has been announced, it is possible that a full reveal could happen in 2026, coinciding with the end of The Sims Mobile.
Alternatively, this shutdown could be part of a broader series of project cancellations as EA navigates the financial strain of its $55 billion acquisition, including managing $20 billion in debt. Some reports suggest that the unrevealed new Sims mobile game might also be canceled, leaving development teams uncertain about their futures.
For now, Sims Mobile fans can look forward to the final update and the limited-time events leading up to the game’s closure next January.
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