Here is the typical process:

Since macOS Catalina (and continuing with macOS Sonoma and Sequoia), Apple has hardened system security. Here is why a rarely works anymore:

A community tool known as the Anadius DLC Unlocker works for Mac. This is —it uses the legitimate base game but unlocks DLC files you download separately.

In 2024, a popular "Sims 4 Complete Collection" torrent for Mac was found to contain the Atomic Stealer malware, which specifically targets macOS users and empties cryptocurrency wallets.

If you absolutely cannot pay for the DLC, here is the safest (least dangerous) unofficial method:

Torrenting the entire game is less common now that the base version is free on the EA App for Mac . Instead, the community has shifted toward hybrid methods:

Once your torrent has finished downloading, follow these general steps:

Downloading from official sources eliminates the high risk of "cracked" files containing trojans or cryptocurrency miners tailored for macOS. Why Avoid Torrents for The Sims 4? Security Risks: