Yes, The Sims 4 runs on M1 Macs via Rosetta 2.
- The M1 MacBook Air ships with a 30W Type-C charger, which is much smaller than the one we are used to with the 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro that have a 61W and 96w chargers. The charger size is quite small — like that of the iPad or iPhone — which makes it really easy to carry around.
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The Sims 4, both in CD and digital edition, is compatible for Windows and MacOS, just as The Sims 3. I’m running the game on a MacBook Air just fine. The easiest way is to install Origin on your Mac and download the game from there.
The Sims 4 is the latest entry in the legendary Sims series and features tons of new systems that make it the more sophisticated and enthralling Sims game to date.
The Sims 4 on Mac
The Sims 4 hasn’t always delivered great Mac support. For a while, it was no longer playable due to a lack of 64-bit support. But ever since, developer Maxis has stepped up its game and ensure The Sims 4 on Mac is just as good as on Windows.
Is The Sims 4 worth it? The reviews
So did The Sims 4 delivered? Is it as good as its predecessors? The game didn’t receive exceptional reviews at launch. Most agreed The Sims 3 had more to do and they punished The Sims 4 for it.
Yet The Sims 4 has always had more depth. And since its initial release, the game has received plenty of updates and DLCs.
Bottom line: In spite of average reviews, The Sims 4 is the best Sims game you can buy today, by far.
The Sims 4 Mac requirements
These are the game’s official Mac requirements:
| Minimum Requirements | |
| OS: | 10.11 |
| Processor: | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Memory: | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics: | NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro |
| Hard Drive: | 16 GB |
| A 64-Bit OS and Metal support are required | |
Note that according to these system requirements, a Mac with integrated graphics should not be able to run it. But we can confirm it’s possible. More on that below.
The Sims 4 M1 Mac support
Yes, The Sims 4 runs on M1 Macs with Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2.
Last Updated: February 3, 2021:
What is Rosetta 2? Rosetta 2 is a translation process that enables an M1 Mac with Apple silicon to use apps built for Intel-based Macs.
As you can see below, the game is still exclusively written for Intel-based Macs, but thanks to Rosetta 2, The Sims 4 can nonetheless run great on M1 Macs:
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The Sims 4 M1 Mac benchmarks
The table summarizes our results as well as results from other members of the community:
As a reminder, this is how we describe the different levels of performance:
- Below 20 FPS: Unplayable: Laggy gameplay, full of stutters and slowdowns.
- 20-30 FPS: Borderline: Can be OK in slow-paced games. Still, not optimal.
- 30-45 FPS: Playable: Acceptable for most (most gaming consoles do this).
- 45-60 FPS: Smooth: Fluid gameplay, with no perceivable stutters.
- 60+ FPS: Very Smooth: For hardcore and professional players, a luxury for most.
We usually aim for 30 FPS, because 30 FPS is enough to guarantee a smooth and fluid experience for most casual gamers.
Tested versions:
Concerning our in-house benchmarks, the game was tested on the following M1 Mac:
- 13-inch MacBook Air (2020): Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 8 GB RAM
- OS MacOS Big Sur version 11.1
- The Sims 4: Version 1.70.84.1220
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The Sims 4 Mac download
You can download The Sims 4 from EA.com.
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Sims 4 On Macbook
How do you download custom content for Sims on Mac?
To do this, go to Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods. Once you’re in that folder, simply right-click anywhere and then select “Paste.” You’ll then see the . package files you’ve downloaded appear! When you start up your game, the mod or CC you’ve installed should be there and working perfectly!
How do you download mods for Sims on Mac?
To install the best Sims 4 mods in your game, all you initially need to do is download the mod file. Then open Windows Explorer on PC, or Finder on Mac, and locate Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods. From here, just drop your downloaded mods straight into the folder /Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods.
How do you install a mod on a Mac?
Create mods folder
- Open Finder on your Mac and go to Go > Library in the menu.
- Go to Application Support > minecraft in Finder and create a new folder called mods. This is where your mods will go.
Can a Macbook Air 2020 run Sims 4?
Re: Will the Macbook Air 2020 play sims 4 This computer will run Sims 4, but not very well, and not nearly as well as the much cheaper ($999) M1 MacBook Air. Everything @Bluebellflora said is correct.
Can I play Sims on my Macbook Pro?
The Sims 4 for Mac is a digital-only release. The installation discs in all packaged editions of The Sims 4 are not Mac compatible, but players who buy a packaged PC-only version can still redeem the code in the box to access the Mac version through Origin. Download Origin for Mac on Origin.com.
Will Sims 4 slow down my macbook pro?
Yes, if the CPUs are cranked up a lot it will generate heat. It will probably be reading the drive a lot. It might slow down other use if you are trying to play the game and watch a HD video at the same time.
Can you play Sims 4 trial on Mac?
As far as I am aware, there are currently no plans to release the trial or CAS demo for Mac, sorry. But if you buy the game on Mac, you can automatically play it on Widows as well.