EA Maxis / Maxis Software

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EA Maxis / Maxis Software is a American developer of video games. EA Maxis / Maxis Software has been active on the market since before 1989. One of its first projects was game SimCity (1989). In publishing its games, EA Maxis / Maxis Software collaborates with Electronic Arts Inc. The developer's most recent work is The Sims: Project Rene. Production release will occur in the near future; exact date not yet known.

Most Popular Games Developed by EA Maxis / Maxis Software

The Sims 4

Simulation - September 2, 2014

PC / Windows
The Sims 4

The Sims 3

Simulation - June 2, 2009

PC / Windows
The Sims 3

The Sims 2

Simulation - September 17, 2004

GameCube
The Sims 2

Spore

Simulation - September 3, 2008

GameCube
Spore

The Sims: Life Stories

Simulation - February 6, 2007

PC / Windows
The Sims: Life Stories

SimCity 4

Strategy - January 9, 2003

PC / Windows
SimCity 4

Games in Development

List of all games in development by EA Maxis / Maxis Software.

The Sims: Project Rene - TBA - PC, PS5, XSX

Developed Games

List of all released games developed by EA Maxis / Maxis Software.

The Sims 4: Life & Death - October 31, 2024 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Lovestruck - July 25, 2024 - XONE, PC, PS4

The Sims 4: For Rent - December 7, 2023 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Horse Ranch - July 20, 2023 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Growing Together - March 16, 2023 - PC, XONE, PS4

The Sims 4: High School Years - July 28, 2022 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Werewolves - June 16, 2022 - PC, XONE, PS4

The Sims 4: My Wedding Stories - February 23, 2022 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Cottage Living - July 22, 2021 - PC, XONE, PS4

The Sims 4: Snowy Escape - November 13, 2020 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Star Wars - Journey to Batuu - September 8, 2020 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle - June 5, 2020 - PC, XONE, PS4

The Sims 4: Discover University - November 15, 2019 - PC, XONE, PS4

The Sims 4: Realm of Magic - September 10, 2019 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Island Living - June 21, 2019 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: StrangerVille - February 26, 2019 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Get Famous - November 16, 2018 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims 4: Seasons - June 22, 2018 - PC, PS4, XONE

The Sims Mobile - March 7, 2018 - AND, iOS

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Released Games

List of all released games published by EA Maxis / Maxis Software.

Full Tilt! Pinball - December 1, 1995 - PC

SimIsle: Missions in the Rainforest - September 30, 1995 - PC

SimTower: The Vertical Empire - November 20, 1994 - PC

SimHealth - March 25, 1994 - PC

SimLife - August 3, 1992 - PC

Take the A-Train III - June 1, 1992 - PC

EA Maxis / Maxis Software News

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Sees Her Work on The Sims as a Blessing. „There Are a Lot of Really Fascinating Parallels”

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Sees Her Work on The Sims as a Blessing. „There Are a Lot of Really Fascinating Parallels”

The director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a veteran of The Sims series, and her experience at Maxis studio proved very useful in working on the fourth installment of BioWare's RPG series.

video games

Adrian Werner

September 19, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Sees Her Work on The Sims as a Blessing. „There Are a Lot of Really Fascinating Parallels”
According to Rumors EA Canceled The Sims 5. We Shed Light on Confusion Over Recent Rumors About Maxis Studio

According to Rumors EA Canceled The Sims 5. We Shed Light on Confusion Over Recent Rumors About Maxis Studio

Fans of The Sims are unsure about the future of the brand after the recent news from Maxis studio, and even more so given the rumored cancellation of Project Rene (or The Sims 5).

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

July 17, 2024

According to Rumors EA Canceled The Sims 5. We Shed Light on Confusion Over Recent Rumors About Maxis Studio
Life by You's Big Disappointment, InZOI Developer's Honest Confession, and Dating in The Sims 4 - Overview of Life Sims

Life by You's Big Disappointment, InZOI Developer's Honest Confession, and Dating in The Sims 4 - Overview of Life Sims

Let's say goodbye to Life by You together, not forgetting that despite the problems of Paradox studio, other life simulators are still struggling to break the monopoly of The Sims.

video games

Sonia Selerska

July 5, 2024

Life by You's Big Disappointment, InZOI Developer's Honest Confession, and Dating in The Sims 4 - Overview of Life Sims
The Sims 4 Will Focus On Romance in Fall in Love Expansion

The Sims 4 Will Focus On Romance in Fall in Love Expansion

The Sims 4: Lovestruck gets a release at the end of July, adding a new neighborhood and expanded romance mechanics.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

June 28, 2024

The Sims 4 Will Focus On Romance in Fall in Love Expansion
Electronic Arts Gives Away Another Free DLC for The Sims 4

Electronic Arts Gives Away Another Free DLC for The Sims 4

Electronic Arts, on the occasion of the start of spring sales in some digital stores, has made the DLC for The Sims 4 available for free. There is plenty of time to pick up the Backyard Stuff expansion.

video games

Zuzanna Domeradzka

March 15, 2024

Electronic Arts Gives Away Another Free DLC for The Sims 4
SimCity 4 Legendary Network Addon Mod Gets New Version on 20th Anniversary [Update: Version 48 is out]

SimCity 4 Legendary Network Addon Mod Gets New Version on 20th Anniversary [Update: Version 48 is out]

We lived to see a new version of the excellent project called Network Addon Mod, the most important modification for SimCity 4.

Files and Mods

Adrian Werner

February 22, 2024

SimCity 4 Legendary Network Addon Mod Gets New Version on 20th Anniversary [Update: Version 48 is out]
Key The Sims 4 Dev Leaving EA Maxis, Gamers Celebrate

Key The Sims 4 Dev Leaving EA Maxis, Gamers Celebrate

Grant Rodiek has announced his departure from EA Maxis. Fans of The Sims series are surprised by some news surrounding the developer known for his controversial statements.

video games

Zuzanna Domeradzka

January 18, 2024

Key The Sims 4 Dev Leaving EA Maxis, Gamers Celebrate
Soon We'll Build Castles in The Sims 4 - Castle Estate Kit is Coming

Soon We'll Build Castles in The Sims 4 - Castle Estate Kit is Coming

According to a leak from EA's official platform, one of the DLCs selected by community voting will arrive later this month.

video games

Sonia Selerska

January 12, 2024

Soon We'll Build Castles in The Sims 4 - Castle Estate Kit is Coming
Gameplay Trailer for New The Sims Expansion; Go Rich Renting Houses

Gameplay Trailer for New The Sims Expansion; Go Rich Renting Houses

A new video of the upcoming expansion for The Sims 4 has been released, in which players will be able to become barons of the housing market. The video, with gameplay footage, introduces the mechanics of the upcoming expansion.

video games

Marcin Przała

November 17, 2023

Gameplay Trailer for New The Sims Expansion; Go Rich Renting Houses
The Sims 5 Devs 'Definitely' Want Multiplayer, But One That Fits the Series

The Sims 5 Devs 'Definitely' Want Multiplayer, But One That Fits the Series

The multiplayer mode of Project Rene (unofficial: The Sims 5) will not be a „jump into a big scary world full of strangers,” but something closer to the solution known from Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

November 16, 2023

The Sims 5 Devs 'Definitely' Want Multiplayer, But One That Fits the Series