Sims 4 on Mac
I am running on a 2020 Intel i3-based MacBook Air running macOS 12.4. My game sometimes crashes, although not too frequently.
I believe the issue for me is strictly performance-related, however these may help:
I tend to follow these steps that prevent around 90% of crashes:
- Use your laptop (if you're using one) on a flat surface that doesn't prevent heat from being released (like on a desk, table, lapdesk, etc. rather than on your lap, couch, etc.)
- Make sure your graphic settings aren't on a setting that may impact your processor (low - medium graphics)
- Possibly (although I haven't needed to) buy a cooling pad for your computer (they cost around $25)
- Make sure you aren't using the garage door mural item from the City Living expansion pack, that has been known to crash games and corrupt saves.
- Make sure you aren't overloading your computer/save with Residential Rentals from For Rent (a few is fine, and I haven't found this issue, but too many can impact performance and crashing.)
- Crashes can sometimes stem from lots loaded with tons of items (possibly use less when building and/or download lots with less items from the gallery.)
- On your computer, try to only run the EA App and The Sims 4 while playing the game to limit CPU usage from other apps.
I hope this helps!
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