The Sims 4 lets you build dream homes, create unique characters, and live out extraordinary virtual lives. But what if you want to add a little extra spice to your gameplay? Here’s where cheat codes come in! These handy codes grant access to hidden features, unlock objects, and manipulate various aspects of the game.
Important Note: While using cheats can be fun, it’s important to use them responsibly. Excessive use might take away from the challenge and enjoyment of the game.
Activating Cheats:
- PC: Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the cheat console. Type in the code and press Enter to activate it.
- Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S: Press all four shoulder buttons (LB, RB, LT, RT) simultaneously.
- PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5: Press all four shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2) simultaneously.
General Cheats (Apply to all Platforms):
- testingcheats true/false: Enables or disables testing cheats (required for most other cheats).
- help: Lists all available cheat codes.
- resetSim [FirstName] [LastName]: Resets a stuck Sim back to their home location.
- motherlode: Grants your household §50,000.
- rosebud/kaching: Grants your household §1,000.
- money [#]: Sets your household funds to a specific amount (replace # with the desired amount).
- FreeRealEstate [on/off]: Enables or disables free real estate (allows you to move into any lot without funds).
- unlockOutfits [career name]: Unlocks all outfits for a specific career (replace “career name” with the desired career, e.g. Entertainer, Doctor).
- aspirations.complete_current_milestone: Instantly completes your Sim’s current aspiration goal.
Career Cheats:
- careers.add_career ‘career name’: Adds a specific career to your Sim (replace “career name” with the desired career).
- careers.promote ‘career name’: Promotes your Sim in their current career (replace “career name” with the desired career).
- careers.retire ‘Sim Name’: Makes your Sim retire from their current career (replace “Sim Name” with your Sim’s full name).
Death Cheat:
- death.toggle true/false: Enables or disables death for playable Sims (be cautious, this can make the game feel less realistic).
Building Cheats (PC Only):
- bb.moveobjects on/off: Allows you to place objects anywhere, even if they clip through other objects.
- bb.showhiddenobjects on/off: Shows hidden debug objects in build mode (use with caution as some debug objects can mess up your game).
- bb.enablefreebuild: Allows you to build on any lot type, even restricted ones.
Remember, this is not an exhaustive list of all the cheat codes available. Explore online resources for more advanced cheats.