EA Play brings Sims classics back and rolls out January rewards

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EA has outlined its EA Play lineup for January, mixing legacy releases with live-service bonuses. The headline is a return of The Sims and The Sims 2 to modern PCs via the Xbox PC App, accompanied by a date for MySims: Cozy Bundle. Alongside that, members can claim new in-game items across Battlefield 6, Madden NFL 26, EA Sports FC 26, F1 25 and Apex Legends. The announcement focuses on timing and what each title receives – without changing core gameplay – so players can plan their January sessions.

Sims classics return to PC via EA Play

EA says that The Sims and The Sims 2 are being re-released for EA Play on the Xbox PC App, arriving on Jan 22. These are the original life-sim entries that set the template for the series – their availability signals broader access for players who missed them at launch. In addition, MySims: Cozy Bundle joins The Play List on Jan 29, bringing the stylized spin-off to the same catalog.

What’s in the January member rewards

EA lists a new set of member rewards tied to its live games. Availability varies by title, and several items are time-limited. Below is a breakdown by franchise, with windows and item names as stated in the official post.

• Battlefield 6 – EA notes member bonuses associated with the digital full-game purchase: an EA Play Deployment Pack, an EA Play Season 1 Pack, and a Battle Pass XP Boost.
• Madden NFL 26 – A Madden Ultimate Team EA Play January Pack can be claimed by launching the game and entering Ultimate Team from Jan 1-31.
• EA Sports FC 26 – A Football Ultimate Team Draft Token is available in Ultimate Team from Dec 25-Jan 29.
• F1 25 – An EA Play 5,000 XP Boost for the Podium Pass is listed for members.
• Apex Legends – The Gold Broodling Weapon Charm can be added to your loadout.

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Key dates at a glance – releases and reward windows

If you are tracking when to log in or download, these are the official dates attached to each item. The windowed drops for Ultimate Team modes are especially time-sensitive, while the Sims re-releases land as fixed dates on the PC catalog.

What it means for players – January’s practical takeaway

Classic Sims on PC and time-limited live-game perks headline EA’s January roadmap. If you follow Ultimate Team cycles or seasonal passes, the dated windows matter – and if you are into franchise history, the Sims re-releases mark a straightforward way to revisit the originals on a modern setup.