Re: [WORKAROUND] game/Mac freezes on Apple silicon Macs

Product: The Sims 4
Platform: MacOS M1, 2020
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? most recent
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Almost all of them
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? try to play post-update on a Mac. Go on CAS for two minutes and it will freeze.
What happens when the bug occurs? the game freezes
What do you expect to see? It freezes and won't load. You have to shut your whole computer off in order to use it.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? No.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. Game update on 12.16.20

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I downloaded it for the first time on 12.16.20. It freezes and won't load. I have repaired, restarted, re-installed, deleted all custom content, deleted origin and then re-installed it and it still has issues. I have a 2020 MacBook Air.