What is EA waiting for?
iPad Pro has the power to run the REAL The Sims 4 (and expansions), not that “mobile” version full of in-app purchases to do everything.
Will EA release a TS4 iPadOS version? And if not, WHY, considering I can play a full game like Civilization VI?
Don't know why people believe the iPad is not powerful enough they clearly don't know about computers that's for sure, the m1 Mac can run it which the iPad m1 ...you guessed it has the same cpu, its not a hardware issue its purely software..and even before the m1 iPad would have been able to run it.
AnttiUA wrote:
The latest IPad Pro with M1 CPU is faster than most of the latest Intel i7 CPUs, basically making it more powerful than most desktop PCs.
Jfyi https://www.pcworld.com/article/3600897/tested-how-apples-m1-chip-performs-against-intel-11th-gen-and-amd-ryzen-4000.html?page=2
This is a test against AMD and intel Laptop CPUs.
The M1 is a really impressive CPU, it is a technological milestone, but it is not even close to the Multicore performance of "the latest" high end AMD or Intel Desktop CPUs.
The performance of a Computer is also not only determined by its CPU, and the graphical performance of a IPad Pro is not even close to high end Desktop GPUs.
So all in all, an IPad Pro with M1 is a great device, but it is in no way "more powerful" than a gaming desktop.
Interesting article!
Indeed, M1 (especially in the iPad) can't compete with the high-end desktop CPUs, but what I meant to say, is that it's more powerful than an average popular desktop PCs (from a couple of years old until even recent mid-range CPUs).
But the most important point was that it's definitely more than enough run The Sims 4 (if it ever was released for the platform).
iPad can run the game, it’s for sure. Now we can easily use bluetooth keyboards and mouses or xbox controllers to play the games without touch interface on the iPads.
But it’s still a different OS and it needs big investment and profits from it. There are not so many owners of last iPad Pro around the world, that the development to be successful and, as far as I know, the Sims 5 is in pre-alpha now. Also, not every devs are ready to give 30 or even 15% of sales proceeds with Apple
So, we’ll have to wait until Apple’s macOS on iPad’s release, which is more realistic scenario than EA to port the game on iPadOS. Or, maybe, we’ll see the Sims 5 on it soon!
Yeah, again, speaking as someone who works for a non-game software company...
They would need to compile the game to run on iOS and also block devices that aren't powerful enough, and they might also need to tweak it so that it works with touch, and honestly they already have Sims Mobile and Sims Freeplay that run on iOS. So that would be a lot of work to create a product to compete with their other products in the iOS market.
Also, iOS and android games usually take into account a different use pattern where the user will play the game while waiting in the parking lot, or standing in line, or waiting for an appointment, and they'll be randomly interrupted. The Sims 4 is intended to be played by a user sitting down in front of a PC/laptop/Mac/console and devoting their full attention to what they're doing.
Well the magic keyboard/ other keyboards and mouses for ipad fix that!
Hope this message finds you well. As a dedicated fan of The Sims 4, I would love to see the game available on iPads. The portability and intuitive touch interface of the iPad make it an ideal platform for a rich gaming experience. This would allow players to enjoy The Sims 4 anywhere, increasing accessibility and playtime. Bringing The Sims 4 to iPads could attract a wider audience and provide new opportunities for creativity on the go.
Thank you for considering this idea, and for the incredible work you do to make The Sims 4 such a beloved game.
@MaggyFLis have you checked out Sims Freeplay on iPad? It's also a really great game.
