The Sims franchise is one of the most celebrated, influential, and inclusive games among queer players. For many of us, playing Sims was a form of escapism and discovery of what it means to be yourself or a character in a world designed by you. It taught us to be open to lives that weren’t ours and to embrace the lives we deserve to live.
Today, we’re jumping for joy, because tomorrow brings a rerelease of The Sims 1 and 2, the game responsible for many of us loving our queer identities.
When the Sims 1 was released, players discovered that all Sims were bisexual by default, which allowed them to be romantically involved with age-appropriate Sims. But same-sex marriages weren’t a thing yet. The Sims 2 was released five years later, and it’s still highly favored among the Sims community because it expands life stages.
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You can get married, kiss, “woohoo,” and adopt a baby as a same-sex couple in Sims 2. Also, when same-sex couples are getting married, a clickable option will appear that says “join union” versus “get married” for straight couples.
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Little details like that stole many of our hearts, giving us a love story we could embrace. In these times, when queer rights feel like they’re on the chopping block, we need that nostalgic moment back more than ever.
