It is possible to revive deceased Sims inThe Sims 2. There are actually several methods for doing this, depending on what expansion pack you want to focus on. It isn’t a simple process as you either need to develop a hobby withTS2: FreeTimeor head to school inTS2: University. Both are long investments but provide rewards beyond just raising the dead. You should, therefore, think of revival as a bonus while playing what you really want.
The important part to realize is that theLegacy Collectionis not a remake or remaster. That means even in 2025, there will be quirks and bugs that have not been resolved in the last 20 years. Be extremely cautious when reviving a Sim, especially if it is a Maxis-made one that lacks full relationship data. If this happens,it can corrupt the entire neighborhoodand require either a reset or full reinstallation of the game.
Using Genie Wishes To Resurrect Friends And Family
They Need To Be Invested In A Hobby
You can revive Sims using the Genie Lamp obtained by the visiting Matchmaker NPC first seen inTS2: Nightlife. She is only interested in Sims, which has nearly mastered both their Aspiration meters and Enthusiasm to around level 8 or higher. Aspiration is easier to focus on as you cancomplete daily Wants and avoid Fears; or you can see a Sim’s Lifetime Wish by hovering over the Aspiration Meter. Enthusiasm is from interacting with Hobby objects inTS2: FreeTime, with it being easier to level up based on a Sim’s Personality or Interest in the Simology tab:
Arts And Crafts
Film And Literature
Music And Dance
Toys, Work
Nice, Shy
With enough Aspiration and Enthusiasm, the Matchmaker will arrive at your home and drop off the Genie Lamp. This includes if youmainly used cheats inTS2. Rub the lamp, and you canuse one of your three wishes to Resurrect. The list of Sims is limited to people the Sim knew, not strangers around town. However, any household member can use the lamp for their own personal list.
It Is More Expensive And Risky
Another option is to acquire a Resurrect-O-Nomitron object within the Paranormal career track fromTS2: University. This is exclusive to young adult Sims that have graduated from college.Adults are only eligible if they previously finished college, while elders will retire. The career requires lots of Creativity, Charisma, Cleaning, and Cooking skills to complete.
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Most university secret societies also owna Resurrect-O-Nomitron that can be freely used. I prefer this as it saves way more time than finishing college and then taking a long career path. Additionally, sinceTS2: Legacy Collectioncomes withall main expansion packs, you’re able to useTS2: Nightlife’sMove Gravesoption to put a dead Sim on the secret society lot and encounter them as a ghost.
Either way, use the Resurrect-O-Nomitron to call up the Grim Reaper and pay him accordingly. 8600 Simoleons is needed to bring a Sim back perfectly, but 4200 can be given to fully reverse their Personality. Paying just1000 will transform the Sim into a zombie, a fully unique lifestate inThe Sims 2. Any fewer Simoleons and Grim will just take the money without reviving.
