Essential Sims 4 Cheats For Every Simmer | Quick & Easy Cheat Codes Guide

If you’ve ever played The Sims, you know that cheats can be a game-changer… literally. In this guide, we’ll go over the most used cheats, including essential Sims 4 Cheat codes, so you can enhance your gameplay experience with just a few keystrokes.

How to Enable Cheats Codes in The Sims 4

Before using any cheat, you need to enable the cheat console:

Platform	Command
PC/Mac	`Ctrl + Shift + C`
PlayStation/Xbox	`L1 + L2 + R1 + R2` (PS) / `LB + LT + RB + RT` (Xbox)
Enable Cheats	Type `testingcheats true` and press Enter

Now that cheats are enabled, let’s dive into the most commonly used ones!

Money Cheats: Get Unlimited Simoleons

Cheat Code	Effect
`kaching`	+1,000 Simoleons
`motherlode`	+50,000 Simoleons
`money [amount]`	Set exact funds (e.g., `money 250000`)
`FreeRealEstate on/off`	Makes all lots free when turned on (use in Map View)

Needs Cheats: Keep Your Sims Happy

Cheat Code	Effect
`fillmotive motive_[motive]`	Fills an individual need (`hunger`, `energy`, `bladder`, etc.)
`sims.fill_all_commodities`	Fills all needs for the household
`household.autopay_bills true`	Stops bills from ever arriving

Career & Skills Cheats: Instant Promotions and Maxed-Out Skills

Cheat Code	Effect
`careers.promote [career]`	Promotes your Sim in their current career (e.g., `careers.promote astronaut`)
`stats.set_skill_level major_[skill] 10`	Maxes out a skill (`painting`, `writing`, `cooking`, etc.)

Relationship Cheats: Best Friends or Instant Enemies

Cheat Code	Effect
`modifyrelationship [Sim1] [Sim2] [amount] LTR_Friendship_Main`	Adjusts friendship (+/- 100)
`modifyrelationship [Sim1] [Sim2] [amount] LTR_Romance_Main`	Adjusts romance (+/- 100)

Build Mode Cheats: Unlock Hidden Objects & Free Placement

Cheat Code	Effect
`bb.moveobjects`	Allows free object placement
`bb.showhiddenobjects`	Unlocks debug items
`bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement`	Unlocks all career rewards
`bb.enablefreebuild`	Allows building on locked lots

Pregnancy & CAS Cheats: Full Control Over Sims

Cheat Code	Effect
`cas.fulleditmode`	Enables full Create-a-Sim editing
`pregnancy.force_offspring_count [SimID] [number]`	Forces a Sim to have a specific number of babies

Death & Ghost Cheats: Bring Sims Back or Kill Them Instantly

Cheat Code	Effect
`death.toggle true/false`	Enables or disables Sim deaths
`sims.add_buff buff_death_electrocution_warning`	Kills a Sim by electrocution
`traits.remove_trait Ghost`	Resurrects a ghost Sim

Debug Cheats: Manipulate Sims & Objects

Cheat Code	Effect
Shift+Click on Sims	`Teleport Here`, `Make Happy`, `Reset Object`, `Modify in CAS`
Shift+Click on Objects	`Reset Object`, `Make Dirty`, `Make Clean`

What are your go-to cheats in The Sims 4? If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with your fellow Simmers!