Essential cheats for Every Simmer (The Sims 4)
If you've ever played The Sims 4, you know that cheats can be a game-changer... literally. In this guide, we'll go over the most used cheats in The Sims 4, so you can enhance your gameplay experience with just a few keystrokes.
How to Enable Cheats 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 |
Adds 1,000 Simoleons |
motherlode |
Adds 50,000 Simoleons |
money [amount] |
Sets your household funds to a specific amount (e.g., money 250000) |
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!