- The Sims 4 is available natively for Mac.
- It’s simple to purchase and start playing right away, you’ll just have to make sure your Mac meets the minimum requirements to run this game smoothly.
The Sims 4 is a social simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth major installment of the popular The Sims series. The game was released in September 2014 for Windows. The Mac version came a little later in February 2015 through Origin, EA’s digital gaming service.
On October 2022, the game transitioned to a free-to-play model, with various paid downloadable content packs for monetization.
Physical copies of The Sims 4 for Mac are not available, so the only way to obtain it is through digital download. EA was thoughtful though and provided an option for players who purchase the physical PC version. By registering the code with Origin, players can download and play the game on both platforms, Mac and Windows, offering flexibility and convenience.
As of April 2023, The Sims 4 boasts an impressive player base of 70 million across all platforms worldwide. Since transitioning to a free-to-play model in October 2022, the game has seen a remarkable surge of 16 million new players embracing its virtual realm.
Can I play The Sims 4 on Mac?
Yes, you can play The Sims 4 natively on Mac. If you have an Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2) it’ll work straight away. It’s playable on Intel-based Macs with a minimum processor power of Intel Core i3 – just make sure your Mac meets all the minimum specs.
The game is also available on Windows, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox.
How to play The Sims 4 on Mac
The Sims 4 for Mac can be downloaded for free from the official EA website. The Mac download link “Origin for Mac” will install the EA Origin App – this is the only way for Mac users to access the game.
As a Mac user you should know that The Sims 4 is available on Steam and Epic Games but their version will only work on a Windows PC.
