How To Install The Sims 4 On A Mac - Bluebellflora

Updated August 2025

SourceFirst of all, make sure your Mac meets the minimum requirements:

• Minimum OS – macOS Catalina (10.15) Metal compatible* or later
• CPU – Intel Core i3-3225 3.53Ghz or better
• RAM – At least 4Gb RAM
• Hard Drive – At least 26Gb of free space with at least 1Gb additional space for custom content and saved games
• Graphics card – Intel HD 4000 (this is an integrated chip) or better
• Input – Keyboard and Mouse
• Online Requirements: Internet Connection required for product activation

However, these are the recommended requirements which are more relevant when you start adding in Expansion Packs, Stuff Packs and Game Packs:

• Minimum OS – macOS Catalina (10.15) Metal compatible* or later
• CPU – Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or better
• RAM – 8Gb RAM
• Hard Drive – At least 50GB of free space with at least 1Gb additional space for custom content and saved games
• Graphics card – Intel HD and Iris Graphics from the HD 4000 series or newer.
• Input – Keyboard and Mouse
• Online Requirements: Internet Connection required for product activation

*If your Mac is a 2011 or earlier model it is not Metal compatible.

You should also read the specific system requirements for each pack before purchasing as some packs have higher requirements than others. I keep an up to date list of individual pack requirements here.

The only way to get The Sims 4 for Mac is to download it through EA App.  The base game is free. If you already have the PC version through EA App the Mac version will also be available to you in your EA App Library, as will any Packs and Kits you have available in your EA App Library.

Installing EA App  and The Sims 4:

• Download and install EA App from here. 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.
• Open EA App and log in with your EA username and password.
• If you already have The Sims 4 in your library simply click on the game and select Download.
• If you have bought DLC form other retailers you can redeem the product codes in EA App. Please follow the instructions here on how to do so.
• If you are running macOS 10.15 Catalina or later and are prompted to allow access for EA App and the Sims 4 during the installation process make sure you allow it. The game must have permission and access to certain folders to properly run and load your data, this includes your Documents folder.

Once installed you don’t need to open EA App every time you want to play the game. Just double click The Sims 4 icon in your Applications folder. EA App will automatically open to validate the game.

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