The Sims 4 is each about creativity, liar, and endless possibilities but occasionally, a little help goes a long way! Whether you want unlimited Simoleons, maxed- eschewal chops, or access to retired features, cheats and hacks can make your game indeed further fun.
How to Enable Cheats in The Sims 4
Before using fraud, you need to allow them in the game.
For PC & Mac:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the cheat console.
- Type testingcheats true and press Enter.
- You will see a letter verifying that cheats are allowed.
For Console Players (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S):
- Press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 (PlayStation) or LT + LB + RT + RB (Xbox) to open the cheat console.
- Type testingcheats on and press Enter.
- Be aware that enabling cheats disables achievements/trophies for that saved file.
Now, you’re ready to enter any cheat code and unlock hidden game features!
The Best Money Cheats 💰
Want to become a millionaire in The Sims 4 instantly? Try these money cheats:
- kaching – Adds §1,000 Simoleons.
- rosebud – Also adds §1,000 Simoleons.
- motherlode – Gives §50,000 Simoleons.
- money [amount] – Sets your household funds to an exact amount. (Example: money 500000 sets your Sim’s money to §500,000).
- freerealestate on – Makes all lots free, allowing your Sims to move into any home without paying.
💡 Tip: If you want a challenge, try money 0 to start from scratch in a Rags to Riches challenge!
Skills Cheats: Max Any Skill Instantly 🎓
Leveling up skills can take time, but you can instantly max out any skill using the following cheat:
stats.set_skill_level [skill] [level]
Example: Maxing Out Skills
- stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10 – Maxes out the Painting skill.
- stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking 10 – Maxes out Cooking.
- stats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar 10 – Maxes out Guitar.
- stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10 – Maxes out Fitness.
💡 Tip: This works for all skills, including hidden ones like Retail Work (Get to Work expansion pack).
Relationship Cheats: Instant Love or Rivalry ❤️💔
Want your Sims to fall in love instantly? Or maybe you want to create drama? These cheats control relationships:
- modifyrelationship [First Sim] [Last Name] [Second Sim] [Last Name] [Amount] LTR_Friendship_Main
- Example: modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth 100 LTR_Friendship_Main (makes Bella and Mortimer best friends).
- modifyrelationship [First Sim] [Last Name] [Second Sim] [Last Name] [Amount] LTR_Romance_Main
- Example: modifyrelationship Bob Pancakes Eliza Pancakes 100 LTR_Romance_Main (makes Bob and Eliza deeply in love).
💡 Tip: Use negative numbers (-100) to make enemies instead!
Needs & Mood Cheats: Keep Sims Happy 😁
Tired of managing Sims’ needs? Use these cheats to make them happy forever:
- fillmotive motive_hunger – Fills hunger need.
- fillmotive motive_energy – Fills energy need.
- fillmotive motive_hygiene – Fills hygiene need.
- fillmotive motive_bladder – Fills bladder need.
- fillmotive motive_fun – Fills fun need.
- sims.fill_all_commodities – Fills ALL needs instantly.
- aspirations.complete_current_milestone – Completes your Sim’s aspiration milestone.
💡 Tip: If you want permanent happiness, type testingcheats true, then shift-click your Sim and select Make Happy.
Unlock Hidden Features & Debug Cheats 🛠️
The Sims 4 has many hidden objects and features. Here’s how to access them:
Unlock Hidden Objects
- bb.showhiddenobjects – Unlocks hidden items (debug objects).
- bb.showliveeditobjects – Unlocks environment objects (trees, rocks, decor).
- bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement – Unlocks all career reward items.
Move Objects Freely
bb.moveobjects on – Allows you to place objects anywhere.
Size & Rotate Objects
- [Shift] + [Bracket keys] ([ & ]) – Increases or decreases object size.
- [Alt] (while placing an object) – Moves objects freely without snapping to grid.
💡 Tip: Use bb.moveobjects on for creative building hacks!
Career Cheats: Get Promoted Instantly 💼
Want your Sim to climb the career ladder fast? Use:
careers.promote [career]
Example Career Promotions:
- careers.promote astronaut – Promotes your Sim in the Astronaut career.
- careers.promote business – Promotes in the Business career.
- careers.promote writer – Promotes in the Writing career.
💡 Tip: Use careers.remove_career [career] to quit a job instantly.
Sim Death & Resurrection Cheats ☠️⚰️
Want to play grim reaper? Use these cheats:
- sims.add_buff buff_Death_ElderExhaustion_Warning – Makes an elder Sim die of old age.
- sims.add_buff buff_Motives_Hunger_Starving – Makes a Sim die of starvation.
- traits.equip_trait Ghost_VampireSun – Turns a Sim into a ghost who died from sunlight (if they’re a vampire).
- traits.remove_trait Ghost – Brings a dead Sim back to life!
💡 Tip: You can also revive Sims using Ambrosia or the Book of Life (Get Famous expansion).
Final Thoughts
Cheats and hacks can transform your Sims 4 gameplay—whether you want unlimited money, instant skills, or relationship drama. While some players prefer a challenge, using these cheats can unlock creative possibilities and make storytelling even more exciting!
Do you have a favorite cheat or hack in The Sims 4? Let us know in the comments! 🎮😊
