Sims 4 how to cheat - a complete guide

Whether you're a seasoned Simmer or a newcomer to the Sims universe, knowing how to use cheats can transform your gaming experience. Cheats can help speed up gameplay, unlock content, or simply make life easier for your Sims. If you're looking for a convenient and detailed guide, the team at Sims 4 Life has compiled a comprehensive tutorial which can be found here: Sims 4 how to cheat.

How to Enable Cheats in The Sims 4

Before you can use any cheat in The Sims 4, you’ll first need to enable the cheat console. This is a simple process that works on both PC and Mac.

Accessing the Cheat Console

  1. For PC: Press Ctrl + Shift + C.
  2. For Mac: Press Command + Shift + C.

Once this is done, a white bar will appear at the top of the screen - this is where you’ll type in your cheat codes. To fully enable cheats, enter the following command:

testingcheats true

This activates a wide set of cheats and unlocks additional functionality, like shift-click commands for objects and Sims.

Types of Cheats You Can Use

There are dozens of cheats available in The Sims 4. These cheats fall into various categories depending on what aspect of the game you want to influence.

Money Cheats

Want to give your household a financial boost or even remove their funds for a challenge? Use these cheats:

  1. kaching - Adds §1,000 to your household funds.
  2. motherlode - Adds §50,000.
  3. money [amount] - Sets your household funds to the specific amount you enter.

Needs Cheats

Maintaining your Sim’s needs can be tedious. Here’s how to control them directly:

  1. Shift-click on your Sim and select "Make Happy" to fill all need bars.
  2. Select "Disable Need Decay" to keep needs from lowering.

Skill and Career Cheats

Advance your Sim’s skills or careers instantly by using these commands:

Skill Cheat:

stats.set_skill_level [skill type] [level]

Example: stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10 makes your Sim a master painter.

Career Cheat:

careers.promote [career name]

Example: careers.promote astronaut grants a promotion in the astronaut career.

Other Useful Cheats

Relationship Cheats

Manipulate relationships with other Sims using the following:

modifyrelationship [Sim1 First Name] [Sim1 Last Name] [Sim2 First Name] [Sim2 Last Name] [amount] [Relationship Type]

Example:

modifyrelationship John Smith Jane Doe 100 LTR_Friendship_Main

Building Cheats

Expand your creativity with build mode cheats:

  1. bb.moveobjects - Place objects anywhere without restrictions.
  2. bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement - Unlock all career-restricted build items.
  3. bb.showhiddenobjects - Access debug items.

Using Mods to Enhance Cheats

If you're looking for even more control, consider using Sims 4 mods. Mods like MC Command Center can complement cheat use by allowing you to control every aspect of your game - from pregnancy to population settings. However, remember to download mods from trusted sources and keep them up to date.

Conclusion

Cheats in The Sims 4 provide a fun and flexible way to tailor your gameplay to your preferences. Whether you want to build your dream mansion without financial stress or develop Sims with perfect lives in minutes, there's a cheat to help. Don’t forget to check out the full guide at Sims 4 how to cheat for even more details and advanced cheat options. Happy Simming!