The Sims 4 has stood the test of time as one of the most played simulation games. It continues to garner a massive number of players even today. However, like most simulation games, The Sims 4 can be very grindy. To avoid the grind, players are often searching for cheat codes. To help you out, here are all the The Sims 4 cheat codes and steps on how to enable them in the game.
All The Sims 4 Cheat Codes
The Sims 4 Essential Cheats
| Cheat | What it Does |
|---|---|
| testingcheats True | Enables testing cheats in The Sims 4. |
| resetsim [firstname lastname] | Resets a stuck Sim. |
| headlineeffects on/off | Enables or disables headline effects. |
| fps [on/off] | Displays FPS in the bottom left corner. |
| bb.showliveeditobjects | Unlocks more debug and environment items that you can find in buy mode. Use bb.ShowHiddenObjects and finally bb.ShowLiveEditObjects for this cheat to work. Disable with bb.ShowLiveEditObjects False. |
| fullscreenToggle | Makes the game fullscreen or windowed. |
| hovereffects on/off | Disable hover effect when you mouse over a Sim. |
The Sims 4 Money Cheats
| Cheat | What it Does |
| kaching | Get $1000 Simoleons. |
| motherlode | Gives the family $50,000 Simoleons. |
| Money [#] | Replace # to change household simoleons to an exact number |
| household.autopay_bills true/false | Enable or disable bills for the household. |
| freerealestate on/off | Makes all lots free when used in Neighborhood or World View. |
| sims.give_satisfaction_points x | Gives a Sim ‘x’ amount of satisfaction points with which you can buy rewards. Replace x with the amount in the cheat code. |
The Sims 4 Build Cheats
| Cheat | What it Does |
|---|---|
| bb.moveobjects | Move objects anywhere you want. Adjust items by using the 9 and 0 keys. |
| bb.showhiddenobjects | Lets you buy many hidden objects. |
| bb.enablefreebuild | Build anywhere, even on locked lots. |
| bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement | Lets you buy items locked by careers. |
| bb.increaserentalunitcap [on/off] | Add more rental units to a property above the 6-unit cap in the For Rent expansion. |
The Sims 4 Live Mode Cheats
| Cheat Code | What it Does |
| fillmotive motive_[motive] | Fills the specified motive, valid for: Bladder, Energy, Fun, Hunger, Hygiene, Social. |
| fillmotive motive_toddler_attention | Specifically for toddlers, refills their social need which is called “attention” |
| sims.fill_all_commodities | Fills the motives for all Sims in the household. |
| aspirations.complete_current_milestone | Completes a Sim’s current aspiration goal and awards the matching points. |
| cas.fulleditmode | Allows you to change everything about an existing Sim when using the Shift+Click “edit in CAS” option, including outfits, aspirations, and traits. To use it, enter it while in Live Mode then use the Shift+Click cheat on a Sim to “Modify in CAS” and you should be able to change all the details about a Sim you want. |
The Sims 4 Live Occult Cheats
| Game Pack | Sim Type | Occult Cheat Code |
| Get to Work | Alien | trait_OccultAlien |
| Island Living | Mermaid | trait_OccultMermaid |
| Vampires | Vampire | trait_OccultVampire |
| Realm of Magic | Spellcaster | trait_Occult_WitchOccult |
The Sims 4 Seasons Cheats
| Seasons | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| Summer | seasons.set_season 0 |
| Autumn | seasons.set_season 1 |
| Winter | seasons.set_season 2 |
| Spring | seasons.set_season 3 |
The Sims 4 Shift + Click Cheats
| Game Pack | Target | Path | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Game | Sim | Cheat need > Make happy | All Sim motives are set to full and mood to Happy. |
| Base Game | Sim | Cheat need > Disable need decay | Allows or stops Sims from needing changes. |
| Base Game | Sim / Object | Reset object | Works on Sims and objects to reset their status. |
| Base Game | Sim | Add to family | Adds a Sim to your currently played family. |
| Base Game | Sim | Modify in CAS | Modify the Sim in Create-A-Sim aside from name and inherited traits |
| Base Game | Object | Make clean/dirty | Make objects dirty or clean |
| Base Game | Ground | Teleport Sim | Teleport a Sim to the point you press Shift + Click. |
| Base Game | Object | Make head | Stick any object to a Sim’s neck. |
| Base Game | Mailbox | Utilities | Change the power and water consumption or production on the lot. |
| Base Game | Mailbox | Alter needs | Turn off needs for the world or household, or fill all needs. |
| Cats & Dogs | Animal | Give quirk | Give a fear or love TV quirk to an animal. |
| Cats & Dogs | Food bowl | Fill | Refills pet’s food. |
| Discover University | Robotics Table | Spawn crafting supplies | Get 50 of everything in the current Sim’s inventory. |
| Eco Lifestyle | Voting Board/Mailbox | Enact/Repeal NAP | Instantly enact or repeal a Neighborhood Action Plan. |
| Eco Lifestyle | Voting Board/Mailbox | Give Sim Influence | Gain Influence needed for Neighborhood activities. |
| Eco Lifestyle | Sim/Fabrication Machine | Give bucks > Bits/Pieces | Get 500 Bits of Pieces currency. |
| Batuu | Sim | Batuu Cheats > Give Batuu Items | Get Batuu items for free. |
| Batuu | Sim | Batuu Cheats / Batuu Reputation | Set your allegiance with the First Order or Resistance. |
| Batuu | Sim | Batuu Cheats > Faction World States | Set world state to First Order or Resistance. |
| Batuu | Rey / Kylo Ren | Add to family | Add Rey or Kylo Ren to your family. |
| Cottage Living | Animal | Cheat relationship > Set max friendship | Become besties with your animals. |
| Cottage Living | Animal | Get all Animal Clothes | Unlock all outfits for your animal. |
| Cottage Living | Ground | Create animal | Spawn in a rabbit, chick, hen, or rooster. |
| Cottage Living | Chicken coop / Rabbit home | Spawn rabbit/chicken/egg | Spawn in any of those mentioned. |
| Cottage Living | Fridge | Animal treats | Unlock animal treat recipes. |
| Growing Together | Infant | Pack Cheats > Expansion Packs > Growing Together > Infant Quirks | Add or remove infant personality quirks. |
| Businesses & Hobbies | Sim | Pack Cheats > Expansion Packs > EP18 > Increase Small Business Renown | Gain 50 renown points for your owned small business. |
| Businesses & Hobbies | Sim | Pack Cheats > Expansion Packs > EP18 > Set Small Business Alignment | Set the alignment of your small business to Virtuous, Scrupulous, Lawful, Neutral, Illicit, Underground, or Nefarious. |
The Sims 4 Relationship Cheats
| Cheat Code | What it Does |
|---|---|
| relationships.create_friends_for_sim | Spawns a new Sim on the lot who is already a friend of your Sim. |
| modifyrelationship [SimFirstName] [SimLastName] [TargetFirstName] [TargetLastName] 100 LTR_Friendship_Main | Gives more control to reach a specific friendship or relationship number. |
The Sims 4 Death Cheats
| Cheat Code | What it Does |
|---|---|
| death.toggle true/false | Disables death. |
| stats.set_stat commodity_Vampire_SunExposure -100 | Kills fanged Sims. |
| traits.equip_trait Ghost_OldAge [Pet ID] | Turn your pet into a ghost. |
| sims.get_sim_id_by_name [PetFirstName] [PetLastName] | Get Pet ID. |
| traits.remove_trait Ghost_OldAge [Pet ID] | Resurrect Pet. |
The Sims 4 Ghost Trait Cheats
To turn your dead Sim into a ghost, you will have to use the traits.equip_trait [trait] cheat code. Replace the Trait part with the following codes to get the desired result:
Game Pack Death Type Trait Code Base Game Death by anger anger Base Game Death by embarrassment ghost_embarrassment Base Game Starvation hunger Base Game Death by laughter ghost_laugh Base Game Overexertion exhaust Base Game Old age oldage Base Game Drowning drown Base Game Death by fire ghost_fire Base Game Electrocution ghost_electrocution Base Game Eaten by Cowplant ghost_cowplant Seasons Overheated Ghost_Overheat Seasons Freezing Ghost_Frozen Seasons Lightning strike Ghost_Lightning Jungle Adventure Poisoned Poison Vampires Killed by sun traits.equip_trait Vampire_Sun Tiny Living Crushed by Murphy bed ghost_murphybed Strangerville Eaten by the Mother Plant ghost_motherplant Snowy Escape Crushed by vending machine ghost_vendingmachine Realm of Magic Spellcaster overload ghost_witchoverload Enchanted by Nature Death by emotional starvation trait_Ghost_EmotionalStarvation Royalty & Legacy Death by cuckoo clock trait_Ghost_SecretPassageway
The Sims 4 Skill Cheats
To change skills or level up the skills on your Sims, you will need to use the following cheat codes:
- stats.set_skill_level [skill code] [#]: Main cheat code for changing skills and levels.
- Skill_Child_[Creativity/Mental/Motor/Social]: For changing skills of child Sims.
- sims.get_sim_id_by_name [HorseFirstName] [HorseLastName]: For changing skills of horses.
- Horse_Temperament 10 [HorseID#]: For finding the horse ID.
The following are the cheat codes for Skills that you can use in the above cheat codes:
Game Pack Skill Cheat Skill Code Max Level Base Game Cooking Major_HomestyleCooking 10 Base Game Gourmet Cooking Major_GourmetCooking 10 Base Game Mixology Major_Bartending 10 Base Game Charisma Major_Charisma 10 Base Game Comedy Major_Comedy 10 Base Game Fishing Major_Fishing 10 Base Game Fitness Skill_Fitness 10 Base Game Gardening Major_Gardening 10 Base Game Guitar Major_Guitar 10 Base Game Piano Major_Piano 10 Base Game Violin Major_Violin 10 Base Game Handiness Major_Handiness 10 Base Game Mischief Major_Mischief 10 Base Game Painting Major_Painting 10 Base Game Photography Major_Photography 10 Base Game Programming Major_Programming 10 Base Game Rocket Science Major_RocketScience 10 Base Game Video Gaming Major_VideoGaming 10 Base Game Writing Major_Writing 10 Base Game Toddler statistic_skill_toddler_communication 5 Base Game Toddler statistic_skill_toddler_imagination 5 Base Game Toddler statistic_skill_toddler_movement 5 Base Game Toddler statistic_skill_toddler_thinking 5 Base Game Toddler statistic_skill_toddler_potty 5 Get to Work Baking major_baking 10 Get to Work Photography major_photography 5 Get Together Dancing Minor_Dancing 5 Get Together DJing Major_DJMixing 10 City Living Singing major_singing 10 Cats & Dogs Veterinarian Major_Vet 10 Cats & Dogs Pet Training skill_Dog 5 Seasons Flower Arranging Major_Flowerarranging 10 Get Famous Acting Major_Acting 10 Get Famous Media Production Minor_Media 5 Discover University Robotics Major_Robotics 10 Discover University Debate Major_ResearchDebate 10 Eco Lifestyle Fabrication AdultMajor_Fabrication 10 Eco Lifestyle Juice Fizzing AdultMinor_JuiceFizzing 5 Journey to Batuu Lightsaber skills Skill_Fitness 10 Snowy Escape Rock Climbing Major_RockClimbing 10 Snowy Escape Skiing Major_Skiing 10 Snowy Escape Snowboarding Major_Snowboarding 10 Paranormal Medium Minor_Medium 5 Cottage Living Cross stitch Skill_CrossStitch 5 Highschool Years Entrepreneur adultminor_entrepreneur 5 Horse Ranch Horse Riding AdultMajor_EquestrianSkill 10 Horse Ranch Nectar Making AdultMinor_RanchNectar 5 Horse Ranch Horse Temperament Horse_Temperament 10 Horse Ranch Horse Agility Horse_Agility 10 Horse Ranch Horse Jumping Horse_Jumping 10 Horse Ranch Horse Endurance Horse_Endurance 10 Crystal Creations Gemology Major_Gemology 10 Jungle Adventure Archaeology major_archaeology 10 Jungle Adventure Selvadoradian Culture Adultminor_localculture 5 Outdoor Retreat Harbalism Major_Herbalism 10 Parenthood Parenting Major_Parenting 10 Spa Day Wellness major_wellness 10 Vampires Vampire Lore Vampirelore 15 Vampires Pipe Organ Major_PipeOrgan 10 Lovestruck Romance Major_Romance 10 Life & Death Thanatology Minor_Thanatology 5 Businesses & Hobbies Pottery Major_Pottery 10 Businesses & Hobbies Tattooing Major_Tattooing 10 Enchanted By Nature Apothecary Major_Apothecary 10 Enchanted By Nature Natural Living Skill_NLS 10 Adventure Awaits Archery skill_archery 5 Adventure Awaits Diving diving 5 Adventure Awaits Entomology entomology 5 Adventure Awaits Papercraft major_papercraft 10 Royalty & Legacy Swordsmanship major_Swordmanship 10
The Sims 4 Career Cheats
To give careers to your Sims, here are the cheat codes you need to use:
- careers.add_career [career]: Add career.
- careers.promote [career]: Promote career.
- careers.remove [career]: Remove career.
- careers.retire [career]: Retire from career.
Now, here are The Sims 4 cheat codes for specific careers that you will have to add to the codes above:
Game Pack Career Career Code Base Game Astronaut astronaut Base Game Athlete athletic Base Game Business business Base Game Criminal criminal Base Game Culinary culinary Base Game Entertainer entertainer Base Game Painter painter Base Game Secret Agent secretagent Base Game Style Influencer styleinfluencer Base Game Tech Guru techguru Base Game Writer adult_writer Base Game Retail Employee parttime_retail Base Game Manual Labor parttime_manual Base Game Fast Food Employee parttime_fastfood Base Game Barista parttime_barista Base Game Babysitter parttime_babysitter Get to Work Scientist adult_active_scientist Get to Work Detective detective Get to Work Doctor doctor City Living Critic adult_critic City Living Politian activist City Living Social Media socialmedia Cats & Dogs Veterinarian vet Seasons Botanist/Florist Adult_Gardener Seasons Scout (for teens) Scout Get Famous Drama club (for kids) DramaClub Get Famous Acting Actor Island Living Conservationist Conservationist Island Living Diver PartTime_Diver Island Living Fishing PartTime_Fisherman Island Living Lifeguarding PartTime_Lifeguard Island Living Teen Lifeguard Teen_Lifeguard Discover University Teacher/Professor Education Discover University Engineer Engineering Discover University Judge/Private Attorney Law Eco Lifestyle Civil Designer careers_Adult_CivilDesigner Eco Lifestyle Freelance Maker careers_Adult_Freelancer_Agency_Maker Snowy Escape Salaryperson corporateworker Highschool Years Adult streamer parttime_streamersidehustle Highschool Years Teen streamer teen_streamersidehustle Highschool Years Adult simsfluencer parttime_simsfluencersidehustle Highschool Years Teen simsfluencer teen_simsfluencersidehustle Paranormal Become a Paranormal Investigator trait_Freelancer_Career_ParanormalInvestigator_License Paranormal Promote your Paranormal Investigator Paranormalinvestigator Strangerville Military military Dream Home Decorator Interior Decorator Interior (or Deco) Lovestruck Romance Consultant RomanceConsultant Life & Death Reaper active_reaper Life & Death Undertaker mortician Enchanted by Nature Naturopath Naturopath Adventure Awaits Park Worker parkworker Royalty & Legacy Noble Noble
The Sims 4 Trait Cheats
To change traits of your Sims, here are the traits you can use in the game:
- traits.equip_trait [trait]: Adds a trait.
- traits.remove_trait [trait]: Removes a trait.
Here are all the trait cheat codes you can use in the game, with the trait descriptions:
Game Pack Trait Code Trait Effect Lovestruck trait_RomanticallyReserved Makes a Sim pursue romance more slowly and cautiously. Lovestruck trait_romanticsage Makes a Sim more resilient in their romantic satisfaction. Growing Together trait_top_notch_infant Gives a Sim a positive life outlook. Growing Together trait_infant_happy Gives a Sim a better chance at forming positive relationships. Growing Together trait_infant_unhappy Makes a Sim a little more defiant and headstrong. Werewolves trait_WerewolfPack_FriendB Become a friend of the Wildfangs pack. Werewolves trait_WerewolfPack_FriendA Become a friend of the Moonwood Collective pack. Werewolves trait_OccultWerewolf_InitiationBonusTrait Initial relationship boost when introduced to werewolves. Werewolves trait_OccultWerewolf_GreaterWolfBlood Enhances werewolf growth. Werewolves trait_OccultWerewolf_DormantWolf Adds the Dormant Wolf trait Cats & Dogs Attraction Relationships with animals begin higher. Seasons Stormchaser The Sim will love terrifying weather. Seasons Waterproof Your Sim won’t get wet, even in the rain. Seasons IceMan Iceproof Sims are not negatively affected by cold. Seasons BurningMan Burnproof Sims love the heat. Seasons HeatAcclimation Sim is less affected by hot conditions. Seasons ColdAcclimation Sim is less affected by cold conditions. Seasons ScoutingAptitude Earn Scouting experience faster. Seasons FatherWinterBaby Your Sim is Santa’s baby. Get Famous WorldRenownedActor Sim will never fail at an Acting action. Get Famous UnstoppableFame Sim will never experience Fame decay. Island Living trait_BeachBum_LaidBack Sim will never become Tense Island Living trait_Hidden_IslandAncestor_Elemental Increase the quality of plants and summon volcanic bombs. Island Living trait_NaturalSpeaker Great at enthusing other Sims. Island Living trait_FriendOfTheSea Become friends with dolphins and merpeople easier. Island Living trait_OccultMermaid_MermaidForm Toggle a mer tail on land. Eco Lifestyle trait_ChampionOfThePeople Sim gains satisfaction when they gain Influence. Eco Lifestyle trait_EcoEngineer Create Eco-Updates faster. Eco Lifestyle trait_MasterMaker Fabricate items at reduced cost. Eco Lifestyle trait_Nature_InfluentialIndividual Other Sims will be more influenced by this Sim. Eco Lifestyle trait_eco_master Inspire Sims to become eco-conscious. Eco Lifestyle trait_entrepreneur The Sims will like taking chances on investments. Eco Lifestyle trait_Fizzyhead Become focused while using the juice Fizzer. Eco Lifestyle trait_makerNPC Inspire fabrication recipes for other Sims. Snowy Escape Trait_Excursion_Mountaineer_Rank[1/2/3] Higher stages grant better odds on rockclimbing and excursions. Snowy Escape Trait_CorporateWorker_CharismaticCrooner Get along better with coworkers, improves singing. Snowy Escape Trait_CorporateWorker_LegendaryStamina Energy will drain more slowly. Snowy Escape Trait_SurvivalInstinct Escape wildlife attacks unwounded, resist weather, and avoid injuries from outdoor activities. Snowy Escape Trait_WorldlyKnowledge Better at socializing in Social Events, can negotiate a discount at market stalls. Cottage Living trait_Nature_Country Improves relationship with animals, causes animals to live longer, more plant yield, free grocery delivery. Life & Death trait_macabre Improves mood when hanging around Grim, during the full moon witching hour, and while enjoying “dire” activities. Life & Death trait_ChasedByDeath Adds desire to live life to the fullest, chases achievements and fulfillment. Life & Death trait_skeptic Denies ghosts exist and questions the Grim Reaper’s power, even when confronted with them. Life & Death GhostWhisperer Sim easily befriends Ghosts and excited by other paranormal encounters. Life & Death Grimborn Makes Sim offspring of the Grim Reaper, adding scythe-shaped birthmark on their neck. Life & Death GrimDescendant Makes Sim a descendant of Grimborn. Businesses & Hobbies trait_shady Gives a sim access to shady behaviors. Enchanted By Nature Trait_Mystical Sims learn Apothecary and Gardening Skills faster and have an easier time building friendships with Occult Sims. Mystical Sims can also offer to grant a Sacred Blessing to others, which increases Balance for both Sims if accepted. Enchanted By Nature Trait_Plantlover Your Sim really loves plants. Enchanted By Nature trait_Rogue Gives a Sim the Disruptive trait. Adventure Awaits trait_Competitive Gives a Sim the Competitive trait.
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How to Enable The Sims 4 Cheat Codes
Now that you know about the cheat codes, you will also need to know how to use them in the game. Here are the steps on how to use cheat codes in The Sims 4:
- Launch The Sims 4 on your device.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + C on your keyboard, or all four triggers on your controller, to open the cheat box.
- Type in “testingcheats true” in the box and press Enter to enable cheats in The Sims 4.
- Now you can type in any of the cheats given above in the same box to enable them in the game.
- To use the Shift + Click cheats, simply press the Shift key and click on the Sim for the desired effect.
What Happens When You Use The Sims 4 Cheat Codes?
If you are wondering whether there are any negative effects of using cheat codes in The Sims 4, then rest assured. Using cheat codes has no punishing effect on your game. The only thing you might need to worry about is having the game become too boring. Using powerful cheats can get you things that would otherwise have taken a lot of grinding.
Although sometimes skipping the grind is great for your mental health, it can also take away the game’s fun if you keep doing it.
But that’s about it. Now you know about The Sims 4 cheat codes. If you have any questions, ask us in the comments section below.
