The Create-a-Sim and Build Mode tools of the Sims 4 gaming app have been redesigned as to allow more versatility while creating the game content. You can take control of the players in your sims and their various activities and can form relationships. Is it safe to download from Origin or am I risking viruses? Thanks so much if you see this lol.Like most of its series, Sims 4 Mac app has no defined final goals, and thus the gameplay is non-linear. Do you think it will slow down my laptop overall? Also do you think my dinky laptop can handle such massive programs all together? One last question: I’m afraid all of these programs combined with sims on boot camp will take a toll on my laptop and slow it down.
On top of that, I’m an engineering student and I need to instal some relatively hefty programs (matlab, solidworks, revit, etc) that also require boot amp. It just doesn’t look like it can handle such intense gaming. I played 2 when I was younger all the time and I’d love to get back into the sims world but I don’t want to spend so much on something if it won’t work well (like many people who have come to this post).
I have a regular 2017 12-inch MacBook (not pro or air), and it meets the recommended requirements but I’m still worried it won’t run TS4 very well. I know this is a super late question but I hope you see it anyway. Do the same with the Tray folder for all your Library items (houses, Sims etc.) If you have been previously playing the game in Windows, and you want to move your saves over to your Mac installation, simply copy and paste the Windows Sims 4 Saves folder (Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > saves) into the Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 folder on your Mac. Origin will automatically open to validate the game. Just double click The Sims 4 icon in your Applications folder.
Once installed you don’t need to open Origin every time you want to play the game. The game must have permission and access to certain folders to properly run and load your data, this includes your Documents folder.
Please follow the instructions here on how to do so.
Once purchased it should automatically install itself, if not you can click the Install button. The trial version is also for Windows users only.
Please note that Origin Access is not available for Mac users, you must buy the game outright.
If your Mac tells you it can’t install it because it’s from an unidentified developer follow these steps from Apple to bypass Gatekeeper.
If you have bought the PC version on disc no problem, simply install Origin, enter your product code and the Mac version will be available to you to download (more detailed instructions can be found here). If you already have the PC version through Origin the Mac version will also be available to you at no extra cost. The only way to get The Sims 4 for Mac is to download it through Origin. I keep an up to date list of individual pack requirements here. You should also read the specific system requirements for each pack before purchasing as some packs have higher requirements than others. YOU DO NOT NEED TO DOWNLOAD THE LEGACY EDITION IF YOUR MAC IS A 2012 MODEL OR LATER. You will need to run the Legacy Edition of the game. *If your Mac is a 2011 or earlier model it is not Metal compatible.