Now that The Sims 5 is on its way, you may be wondering what platforms (devices) will be able to run the game smoothly. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about this.

Will the fifth generation of The Sims be available on PC, Mac, console, or even mobile devices? What is the best platform for playing this game? And will it become a cross-platform experience? These and other questions will all be answered below.

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What platforms (devices) can Sims 5 be played on?

Even though The Sims 5 hasn’t been released yet, we already know a few things about the platforms (devices) that can run the game. Let’s dig a little deeper into this topic!

Can Sims 5 be played on PC?

You may be wondering if The Sims 5 can be played on PC (Windows) when it comes out. Well, there’s good news! The fifth generation of The Sims will definitely be coming to PC. This was confirmed by Grant Rodiek (Game Director for The Sims 5).

This means that the game can be played on the latest high-end Windows-based laptops and desktop computers. Even though the system requirements are still unknown, it’s almost certain that the game can be played on Windows 11 devices, and possibly even on Windows 10 devices as well.

Windows-based computer brands include Acer, Alienware, ASUS, Dell, GIGABYTE, HP, Lenovo, MEDION, Microsoft, MSI, Samsung, Toshiba, and more. The latest notebooks and desktop computers from these brands should be able to run the fifth generation smoothly.

Read more about this on the Sims 5 on PC page.

Can Sims 5 be played on Mac?

So, when The Sims 5 becomes available, can it be played on Mac computers? That’s a good question!

The honest answer is that neither Electronic Arts (EA) nor Maxis have confirmed this yet. However, the latest high-end Mac devices will likely be able to run the game.

As you may know, the fourth generation of The Sims, The Sims 4, was also released on Mac. Because of that, it’s very likely that the game will also be available on MacOS and iOS devices.

This includes the most recent Macbook Pro and Macbook Air laptops, and iMac desktop computers. Besides that, it is likely that the game will be compatible with iPads.

Read more about this on the Sims 5 on Mac page.

Can Sims 5 be played on consoles?

Will it be possible to play The Sims 5 on consoles once it comes out?

Currently, there are no official details about this yet. However, since The Sims 4 was launched on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, it’s likely that the next iteration of The Sims will also be coming to consoles.

The game is likely to come out on the latest consoles like the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and possibly even the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam Deck.

Since the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are pretty old consoles, it’s unlikely that the game can be played on these devices.

Can Sims 5 be played on mobile phones?

How about a The Sims 5 release on mobile devices? Well, we have some good news for you. In January 2023, Grant Rodiek confirmed that the next generation of The Sims will actually also be available on mobile phones!

So yes, The Sims 5 can be played on smartphones in the future.

Even though there are no details about which devices will be supported, the game will likely work on the latest iPhones and Android devices from brands like ASUS, Google, Huawei, Lenovo, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Xiaomi, and others.

What is the best platform for playing Sims 5?

Generally speaking, PC (Windows) is the best system for playing Sims games. The same will probably be true for The Sims 5 as well. On PC, players can also use mods and custom content (CC) in the game, which is not possible on consoles.

Even though Mac computers can run Sims games well, they are not specifically designed for gamers. That’s why most gamers prefer to use Windows-based devices for gaming.

Some players prefer using consoles for gaming, such as the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, or other devices. Gameplay can be limited since mods and CC aren’t supported on these platforms.

Even though The Sims 5 will also be available on mobile devices, playing a game on a small screen can be harder without a mouse and keyboard. Some may like it, while others don’t.

In general, PC is by far the most popular operating system among Simmers, as can be seen in this thread and this thread in the Sims 5 Facebook community.

We’ll share a list of the best devices as soon as the fifth generation is available.

Will Sims 5 become a cross-platform game?

For years, rumors about The Sims 5 becoming a cross-platform game have existed. In January 2023, we finally got official information about this. It turns out that the next generation of The Sims will indeed become a cross-platform experience!

But what does this actually mean?

It means that you can play The Sims 5 on multiple devices at the same time. Maxis shared some details during a Behind The Sims Summit, where they showed that the game can be played simultaneously on a PC and smartphone, to give an example.

Besides that, the game will also have a multiplayer mode so that you can play it with other friends at the same time. Don’t worry if you’d rather play by yourself; there will also be a single-player mode.

Do Sims 5 expansion packs work on all platforms?

Now that we know that The Sims 5 can be played on different devices (platforms), you may wonder if expansion packs can also be played on all platforms.

When looking at The Sims 4, it can be noticed that all packs were first released on PC and Mac, followed by a release on console.

If The Sims 5 follows the same pattern as previous editions, expansion packs would typically be released first on PC and Mac, and later on consoles.

PC and Mac are usually the first platforms to receive expansions, so it may take longer to release add-ons on platforms like consoles, smartphones, and tablets.

Can I transfer progress between platforms?

Even though we don’t know all the details yet, we do know that The Sims 5 will become a cross-platform game. This means that you might be able to transfer progress, saved games, or content between different platforms (e.g., PC and mobile).

More details about this will follow soon.

How do I know if my device can run Sims 5 smoothly?

Before you purchase and download The Sims 5 games, it’s always a good idea to find out if your device can run them smoothly. Not all devices will be compatible with the game. That’s why it’s a good idea to first check the official system requirements (also called specs).

The official system specs for the fifth generation have yet to be revealed. However, based on the specs for earlier The Sims games, we have listed the expected system requirements on this page.

We strongly recommend that you wait until EA and Maxis have announced the official specs, so you can be sure that your device can run the game.

Be sure to follow SimsDownloads.net on social media for more updates on the official specs.