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Does Origin work on Mac?

Origin for Mac is EA's platform for downloading and playing games on MacOS.
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Does Origin still work on Mac?

Origin is a platform for downloading and playing games on your Mac. It's similar to Steam, but unlike Steam, Origin is published by EA and allows you to play only EA games. While Origin is still available for Mac, it has been replaced on Windows by the EA app.
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Does Origin Sims 4 work on Mac?

What platform is The Sims 4 available on? The Sims 4 is now playable on PC, Mac Xbox One and Playstation 4!
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Why doesn't Origin work on my Mac?

Resetting Origin

If Origin won't launch and keeps crashing on your Mac, try the Reset Origin tool for a quick and easy solution for a lot of crashing issues. Here's how to do it: Download the Reset Origin tool. Open a Finder window and navigate to your Downloads folder.
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How do I get Origin to work on my Macbook?

On Mac:
  1. Look for the Origin.dmg file you downloaded, then drag it to Trash.
  2. Check Applications in Finder for the Origin launcher and send it to Trash, too.
  3. Right-click on the trash can and click Empty Trash.
  4. Redownload the Origin installer for Mac.
  5. Open the installer and follow the instructions.
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How To Install Origin On Mac

Why can't I download Sims from Origin on my Mac?

You might try the same technique that was recommended, though—running the Origin reset tool for macs. Then go to your Origin library and click on the Sims 4 icon. If the game still doesn't download, reset Origin again, and when you launch it, allow automatic updates of Origin and the game.
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Can I play Sims 4 on Macbook Air?

Yes, you can play The Sims 4 on Mac without resorting to workaround methods, as the game has an official macOS version. To play The Sims 4 on Mac, you will first need to install the Origin app and then download the game through it.
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Why can't i play Sims 3 on Origin Mac?

Origin only supports more recent versions of macOS. If you're using an older version of macOS, you'll need to download a special, legacy version of the Origin client. This older version of Origin has fewer features than the current version, but will still allow you to play your games.
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How to install Sims 4 on Origin Mac?

In order to install The Sims 4 on a PC or Mac, you need to download the EA app on a PC or Origin app on Mac. You can also download the game from The PlayStation Store or the Microsoft Store on Xbox. The base game of The Sims 4 is now free to download, but expansion packs and add-on content cost extra.
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How to download Sims 4 on Mac without Origin?

How to Download The Sims 4 for Free on PC, Mac, and Consoles
  1. Go to the EA website to downlaod the EA app.
  2. Sign into your EA account or create a new account.
  3. Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar.
  4. Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free.
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Is Sims 4 on Mac Steam or Origin?

Unfortunately, the game doesn't have a macOS version on Steam—and the EA app isn't available on Macs. So, to get The Sims 4 on your Apple computer, you have to use Origin instead. Download and install the Origin app on your Mac.
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Is the EA app replacing Origin?

No. The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app. If you find any of your games, DLC or other content missing from the EA app, please contact us so we can help resolve the issue.
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Is Sims 4 free on Origin Mac?

Already have the EA app for Windows or Origin for Mac? Open your launcher and download for free! The Sims 4 is not available on mobile devices.
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Why won t my Sims 4 update on Origin Mac?

If your game will not update in Origin then you need to perform a 'super' repair. This super repair is also great for fixing, amongst other things, the following issues: Greyed out Play or Install button in Origin.
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How much is The Sims 4 on MacBook Air?

The Sims 4 is available for download for free on EA's Origin platform.
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Does Sims 3 run on macOS?

If you plan to buy The Sims 3:

When you buy The Sims 3 on the EA app, you'll get access to previous versions on Windows PC and Mac as well as the new 64-bit version for macOS.
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Why won t my Sims 4 open in Origin?

Step 1: Open Origin and navigate to My Games. Step 2: Find Sims 4, right-click it, and select the Repair option. Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process. Note that the repair process can take a while and therefore please be patient.
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Which Mac is best for Sims?

Best MacBook for Sims 4 is MacBook Air M2

It has a sleek and appealing appearance. This exterior prowess is reflected in the hardware on the inside, with the brand-new Apple M2 processing chip giving excellent results in terms of speed and overall performance.
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Will Sims 4 slow down my MacBook Air?

Macbooks are not designed to play games. They have awful ventilation, they will rapidly overheat and struggle, particularly with games that are resource heavy like Sims 4.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

There is not currently a Sims 5 release date

All that we currently know about The Sims 5's release window is that it's a long way off. The game is still in the early stages of development, and it was judged to be at least a couple of years away when it was announced in October 2022.
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Can you download origin on Macbook Air?

Download Origin for Mac and you'll find all your compatible games waiting for you once you're signed in.
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Will the Sims ever be free again?

When does The Sims 4 become free to play? The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).
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How much does Sims for Mac cost?

The Sims 4 is going free-to-play on PC, Mac, and console.
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Is The Sims for Mac safe?

You can buy and download The Sims 4 via a game engine called Origin (www.origin.com). Since you'll be getting it through the legal and right channels, you will not get a virus and it is completely legal. It runs fairly well on my MacBook Pro.
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Why did EA get rid of Origin?

To streamline branding, EA renamed both EA Access and Origin Access both to EA Play, with the Origin Access Premier named to EA Play Pro. In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor for a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.
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