Compatible with Apple M1 Chip?

[rubisbanner]

I just got the 13 inch MacBook Air & had the same issue of my CAS freezing after a few seconds. I spoke to people at apple for over an hour and they ended up saying that intel software isn't able to run on M1 yet, and that EA has to come out with some sort of universal file type for the sims game that is able to be processed by M1. 

[Bluebellflora]

@rubisbanner

What about enabling VSync as @Maxijoe has recommended here - https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-Mac/Compatible-with-Apple-M1-Chip/m-p/9754933#M40222 did it not improve performance?

[tomaseriklinus]

I'm sure EA will release a universal (x86+ARM) version of Sims eventually, but I'm guessing it's not a top priority considering how well the game actually runs on M1. A bugfix for whatever causes the freezing with vertical sync off will probably do fine for a good while.

[simplyluke__]

@rubisbanner I had the same issue. But I turned on Vertical Sync in Game Options and I haven’t had crashing since then. I recommend trying it out. 

[simplyluke__]

@MaxisJoe One more question, The Sims 4 is working perfectly now thanks to your help! But I’m having the same issue with The Sims 3 64-bit. Is there an option in Sims 3 like in Sims 4 that I should enable to prevent the crashing?

[gapyclark1]

I’m on a brand new Mac and every time I use CAS, the game freezes. I don’t know what to do. 

[wnderland]

@MaxisJoe This option has worked for me also, no more crashing! Thank you! Now I can buy my missing packs haha

[Raydongc]

so……since there has no problem running TSM4 should I buy the MacBook Pro M1 chip because there is a fan on it？my 2017 12inch MacBook is really hot when running TSM4

[simplyluke__]

My mac gets slightly warm when playing, but not nearly as hot like my last mac.

[Raydongc]

@simplyluke__ whats your gameplay Graphic settings?