Almost every Simmer has used a cheat at some point in their life. I’ve done it more times than I can count, from the original Sims to Bustin’ Out’s gnome feature. Over the years, more and more cheats have come out, easing the stress of the tumultuous virtual life.
While some offer more niche purposes, others set the stage as the stand-outs. Here’s a list of the best Sims 4 cheats to use in 2024.
How to use cheats in Sims 4
To enable cheats in Sims 4, open your text box with CTRL + SHIFT + C on your PC, or hit all four triggers on your controller (Xbox and PlayStation). Enter ‘testingcheats on’ to activate this feature.
Most cheats don’t require you to use the second step. For instance, you can open the text box and plug in any money cheats. However, others still may require the ‘testingcheats on’ string to work properly.
Best money cheats in Sims 4
Sims 4’s money cheats are one of the most used features in the Sims community. Just enter a string, and viola, you got a bunch of cash in just a few seconds (if only life could be as easy this).
| Money Cheats | What They Do |
|---|---|
| Rosebud | 1,000 Simoleons |
| Kaching | 1,000 Simoleons |
| Motherlode | 50,000 Simoleons |
| Money [Desired Amount] | Enter a set amount for your Sims money. For example, if you use ‘Money 200,000’, you’ll set the household’s fund to this exact number. |
Best build cheats in Sims 4
You’ll undoubtedly be putting in plenty of hours in Sims 4’s Build Mode. It’s the one place you can customize any environment, creating the world of your dreams. The cheats below help bypass some of the restrictions placed on it, whether it be through locked objects or expensive lots.
| Build Cheats | What They Do |
|---|---|
| FreeRealEstate On/Off | Make all homes free in World View |
| bb.moveobjects on/off | Move around objects in places the base game grid doesn’t allow |
| bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement | Unlocks all Build Mode content (including career-specific items) |
| bb.showhiddenobjects | Uncover hidden objects in the Build catalog |
| bb.enablefreebuild | Build anywhere, even if it’s locked |
Best skill cheats in Sims 4
There are plenty of skill cheats to take advantage of in Sims 4, especially if you have an abundance of expansion packs. However, some attributes are more mandatory than others when setting off a specific career. Here’s a breakdown of the most common skills you’ll need to advance in your job or improve your Sim’s life for the better.
| Skill | Cheats |
|---|---|
| Charisma | stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10 |
| Comedy | stats.set_skill_level Major_Comedy 10 |
| Cooking | stats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking 10 |
| Fishing | stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10 |
| Fitness | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10 |
| Gardening | stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10 |
| Handiness | stats.set_skill_level Major_Handiness 10 |
| Logic | stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10 |
| Painting | stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10 |
| Photography | stats.set_skill_level Major_Photography 10 |
| Video Gaming | stats.set_skill_level Major_VideoGaming 10 |
| Writing | stats.set_skill_level Major_Writing 10 |
Best weather cheats in Sims 4
If you have the Sims 4 Seasons pack, you have the power to change the weather. Here are some of the best weather cheats I found most useful:
| Weather Cheats | What They Do |
|---|---|
| weather.start_weather_event weather_Sunny_Warm | Change the weather to a warm, sunny day |
| weather.start_weather_event weather_SunShower_Cool | Change the weather to a warm, sunny, rainy day |
| weather.start_weather_event weather_Snow_Storm | Activate a snowstorm |
| weather.start_weather_event weather_Cloudy_DryLightning | Initiates a lightning, sunny day |
| weather.lightning_strike_object (simID) | Strike down a Sim with lightning |
| weather.summon_lightning_strike | Activate lightning strikes within a neighborhood radius |
| seasons.advance_season | Advance to next season |
| seasons.set_season <0-3> | Number 0: Summer Number 1: Fall Number 2: Winter Number 3: Spring |
Best relationship cheats in Sims 4
The relationships you build in Sims 4 are crucial for any playthrough. They’ll help you progress further in your career, and create memories for your family’s legacy. Increasing your relationship levels will take some time, where you may need to spend more than a few days talking to a Sim. Luckily, relationship cheats can make it more accessible, permitting you to max out romantic or friendship-based connections.
| Relationship Cheats | What They Do |
|---|---|
| modifyrelationship (Sim1Name) (Sim2Name) 100 LTR_Romance_Main | Fully max out a romantic relationship with a Sim |
| modifyrelationship (Sim1Name) (Sim2Name) -50 LTR_Romance_Main | Fully decrease a romantic relationship with a Sim |
| ModifyRelationship (Sim1Name) (Sim2Name) 100 LTR_Friendship_Main | Max out a friendship |
| ModifyRelationship (Sim1Name) (Sim2Name) -50 LTR_Friendship_Main | Decrease friendship |
| relationships.create_friends_for_sim | Instantly make a Sim your friend |
| relationship.introduce_sim_to_all_others | Sim now knows everyone in the neighborhood |
Best career cheats in Sims 4
Advancing in a Sim’s career can be one of the most challenging and longest journeys. But, if you want to skip the whole process, you can do so with the game’s many career cheats.
| Career Cheats | What They Do |
|---|---|
| careers.promote [enter career here] | Promote your Sim in their current professional |
| careers.add_career [enter career here] | Place a new career to your Sim |
| careers.retire [enter career here] | Retire from a career |
All Sims 4 careers
If you aren’t sure what job to plug into the cheat, here’s all the jobs Sims 4 has to offer:
- Base Game Careers:
- Astronaut
- Athlete
- Business
- Criminal
- Culinary
- Entertainer
- Freelancer
- Painter
- Secret Agent
- Self-Employed
- Style Influencer
- Tech Guru
- Writer
- Add-On Careers:
- City Living:
- Critic
- Politician
- Social Media
- Discover University:
- Dream Home Decorator: Interior Decorator
- Eco Lifestyle: Civil Designer
- Get to Work:
- Detective
- Doctor
- Scientist
- Life and Death:
- Lovestruck: Romance Consultant
- Snowy Escape: Salaryperson
- City Living:
- Part-time jobs:
- Babysitter
- Barista
- Fast Food Employee
- Manual Laborer
- Retail Employee
- Diver (Island Living)
- Fisherman (Island Living)
- Lifeguard (Island Living)
- Simfluencer (High School Years)
- Video Game Streamer (High School Years)
- Handyperson (For Rent)
Best Live Mode and CAS cheats in Sims 4
Entering Live Mode is the part of the gameplay where you actually control your Sims, as opposed to Build Mode and Create a Sim. While UI controls better general gameplay, other hacks make your entire household happy. Besides Live Mode, Create-a-Sim only features one cheat to use, removing specific restrictions from already-made Sims.
| Live Mode Cheats | What They Do |
|---|---|
| cas.fulleditmode | Fully customize already made Sims, including their age and traits |
| death.toggle true/false | Make your Sim immortal |
| resetsim [Enter Sims’s first and last name] | If your Sim has become frozen, use this cheat to unstick them |
| sims.give_satisfaction points [Enter number here] | Gain satisfaction point to use in the Aspiration tab. Unlock unique buffs for your Sim. |
| sims.fill_all_commodities | Fill up all motives |
| headlineeffects on/off | Turn off effects like Plumbobs and speech bubbles above Sims |
| fullscreentoggle | Creates a fullscreen window for your game |
| fps on/off | Show your FPS rate |
While you’re in Live Mode, you can activate hidden features when selecting a Sim. For PC, hold down ‘Shift’ and click on your Sim. Xbox users can hit ‘A +B,’ while PlayStation players can press ‘X +O’ for this interaction.
You’ll see various cheats through the speech bubbles, such as a ‘Cheat Need…’ interaction. This Sims 4 cheat is my go-to feature, as it fills up a Sims mood and disables any need decay. You can also use this technique on the mailbox instead, showcasing another needs decay section. Through this method, players can make everyone happy in their Sim’s household or even the whole world. That way, you can have a conversation without any negative moodlets.
