Can you play The Sims on a MacBook? M1, M2 & Intel explained
Curious whether you can play The Sims on a MacBook? We've got all the information you need to know in this guide, so just check it out to find out more.
Want to play The Sims, but not sure if it will work on your MacBook? Take a look at this guide!
It's not ideal to be unsure of whether you can run a game on your platform of choice, especially a game as popular as The Sims. Luckily we're here to help, so just read on to find out whether you'll be able to play the game on your MacBook.
Can you run The Sims on a MacBook?
In short, yes, The Sims is playable on a MacBook. As long as your system is able to run the game at its minimum system requirements, you'll be able to play The Sims.
You'll need to have Mac OS X 10.13 or later, and 25GB of space on your hard drive. If you meet the minimum specifications, The Sims should run on your Mac.
Full System Requirements for The Sims on a MacBook
Here are the minimum system requirements for The Sims 4 on Mac. You'll probably need to meet these requirements if you want to play The Sims on a MacBook. I grabbed all the system requirements straight from the game's official download page so these should be up-to-date.
- OS: Mac OS X 10.13
- CPU: Intel Core 13-3225 3.5 GHz (2 cores, 4 threads) or better
- RAM: 4GB of RAM or more
- Hard Drive: 25GB of free space and 1GB additional space for saved games/custom content
- Video: Intel HD 4000 or better
You'll also need an internet connection to activate the game. If you meet all these requirements you should be good to go whether you're using an M1, M2 or Intel-based MacBook.
If you're curious to know the recommended system requirements, take a look below. These are a bit more demanding than the minimum requirements.
- OS: Mac OS X 10.13
- CPU: Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or better
- RAM: 8GB RAM
- Hard Drive: 50GB of free space, with 1GB additional space for saved games/custom content
- Video: Intel HD and Iris Graphics from the HD 4000 series or newer
That just about covers everything regarding running The Sims on a MacBook!
Make sure you visit our The Sims homepage for more guides like how to edit your Sims and the best mods to install. We've also ranked all of The Sims 4 expansions and packs so you can figure out what to pick up next.
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