Re: macOS thread - updated to include 10.15 Catalina

I’m not real savvy when it comes to this kind of stuff. I am playing The Sims 4 and I recently received  this message.  What does this mean moving forward? 

Thanks!

@elramirez1976  Are you referring to the message that says that in the future, some applications may not be supported?  The likelihood is that the next version of OS X after Mojave won't run any 32-bit apps at all.  This includes TS3 but not TS4.  There are still questions about whether updates to other features of the operating system would be incompatible with TS4, but those of us who don't work at Apple really have no idea.

Still, the best thing to do is to wait to update your OS until you're sure that all of your preferred apps will still run, or that you can install new versions.  But you have almost a year before the next OS is released, so I wouldn't worry about it right now.

@puzzlezaddict thank you for the response!  At least I can rest easy for a while! 

I have the same thing coming up. I am referring to the pop-up that comes when starting the game "Software associated with "The Sims 4" is not optimized for your Mac and needs to be updated."

I am now on macOS Mojave 10.14.2. and it still works but I am a bit concerned that Sims won't work in the future. Have you heard anything about this yet? And what will happen when Apple stops supporting 32-bit-programms?

And what is Activation UI? I looked it up on my Mac and it seems as if that is the only part of Sims 4 that still is 32-bit.

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Sorry guys that it comes completely out of context, I tried commenting on #100 on this thread... I am new here and can't delete this or respond to the comment #100.

@Academicalili 

The Sims 4 is, and always has been, 64-bit for Mac. However, EA will no longer be supporting OpenGL, instead focusing on Metal so check whether your Mac is capable of supporting Metal - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205073

The ActivationUI process does seem to currently be 32-bit, the pop up message appears after a game patch or OS update. EA will no doubt be looking into this in time for the next version of macOS............ hopefully 🙂

So! my Sims 4 started to get a pretty bad lag a few days ago, (March 14th 2019) after 3 years of playing, and zero problems. I have also just bought Get Famous so I'm pretty sad right now. lol. I found a pretty good article that helped explain some things. Sorry about the F bomb. but, wow, I'm really disappointed. And kind of upset. Ive been troubleshooting for days now. Looking anything up to see what I can do to fix my game. And. Nothing.

Please correct me if I am wrong, but do we have to buy a new computer? or (if it's even possible) buy a new part for the MacBook? I was just on the apple site, checking to see if my 2014 MacBook Pro will support Metal, and there is no further explanation. Other than a part number/numbers, and a Tech Specs link. At first I literally thought Metal was an app or an update. It is safe to say I am totally lost. What is going on. Why is this happening. Help. 

Link to article: https://nuclearmonster.com/2018/06/apples-*-you-to-mac-game-developers-players/

As @Wlc0349 said... new Mac Os Version (Catalina) doesn't support the app anymore... I used to play in Mojave as well... well... I kinda found a solution (not tested - https://tidbits.com/2019/09/18/moving-to-catalina-keep-your-32-bit-mac-apps-running-with-parallels/ )

Searching for a free one... but I think that's an option.

The Sims 4 DOES work with Catalina.
I had some issues myself after upgrading, so I contacted support and they sent me this link.

they also told me, that they were aware, that many forums online are spreading the rumour that Sims 4 isn't supported in Catalina. 

anyway...here's the link. I hope you'll find it helpful 🙂

https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-Mac/The-Sims-4-Update-on-Supported-Systems/m-p/7677539#M16852