The Sims Mobile servers to shut down January 20, 2026 at 01:59 PM UTC

EA is closing The Sims Mobile servers on January 20, 2026 at 01:59 PM UTC, bringing the free-to-play mobile entry launched in 2018 to an official end. The shutdown completes a wind-down that began in late 2025, when the game received a final update, was delisted from app stores, and in-app purchases were disabled.

In the lead-up to the sunset, the developer granted a set of farewell measures to let players make one last run. The final update enabled unlimited energy and unlocked Build Mode and Create-A-Sim (CAS) items for all players, letting Simmers tinker, build, and document creations without the usual time gates. The Sims Mobile team posted on X thanking players and detailing the timetable for the shutdown.

Practical consequences are straightforward and immediate. Once servers flip off on January 20 at 01:59 PM UTC, saved data will no longer be available. That includes long-running household histories, progress tied to live servers, and any content that relies on server-side storage. EA has also stated that unused premium currency is not eligible for refunds. Because the game was delisted and purchases disabled in October 2025, there has been no option to buy or top up in the final months.

Community reaction has been a mix of gratitude and frustration. Many players have expressed sadness at losing years of saves and purchased items that will become inaccessible, while others are using the unlocked tools to preserve favorite builds, screenshots, and videos. For players who want to keep memories from their Sim worlds, act quickly: log into the game while it remains online, use the unlimited energy and unlocked Build Mode/CAS items to finalize builds or outfit collections, and capture high-resolution screenshots and videos. Move those images and recordings off the device to cloud storage or local backup so they are available after servers close.

This shutdown completes the lifecycle of The Sims Mobile but does not remove options for players interested in continuing Sims gameplay elsewhere. Use this final window to archive what matters most to you and share highlights with friends and community hubs. After January 20 at 01:59 PM UTC, server-dependent progress will no longer be recoverable, so take advantage of the unlocked features now and preserve your creations before the lights go out.