The Sims franchise has been around for a while, and its most recent entry, The Sims 4, launched in 2014. The game allows players to create Sims and offers a variety of quality-of-life improvements. Cheats are also a big part of the game, allowing players to do all sorts of things, including increasing stats, gaining unlimited money, and even causing or negating death.
Cheat codes in video games are mostly a thing of the past, but The Sims 4 still embraces them. There are dozens of cheats available in the game, and in this list, we’ll share the absolute best ones, ranging from the most useful to the silliest.
How to enable cheats on Sims 4
In The Sims 4, using cheats requires a bit of explanation. You must first enable the ability to use cheats in-game, with different methods for PC and console platforms.
On PC, you can open up the cheat console by holding Ctrl + Shift + C (Command + Shift + C on Mac) and then type in testingcheats on. On consoles, you’ll need to press specific combinations of shoulder and trigger buttons. Enabling cheats on consoles may negate the ability to earn most trophies and achievements.
To use specific cheats, type in the code into the cheat console to receive a notification when you’ve typed it in correctly.
What is the money cheat in Sims 4?
Cheats allow you to earn instant money in The Sims 4. Type specific codes into the cheat console to get thousands of simoleons instantly. These codes include rosebud, kaching, and motherlode. Alternatively, you can type in Money # to instantly gain a specified amount of money.
Build Mode cheats
Cheats in build mode can allow you to build anywhere for free, move objects regardless of placement restrictions, and unlock any Career Items instantly, providing you with more freedom than normal.
Stat cheats
Cheating allows you to instantly improve stats such as cooking, acting, and fishing. For example, you can use stats.set_skill_level Major_Fitness 8 to set your Fitness to level 8 instantly. Various other stat-related cheats are available as well.
Pregnancy cheats
Pregnancy cheats in The Sims 4 can speed up the pregnancy process, allowing you to make a Sim pregnant up to a specific trimester instantly.
Relationship cheats
Cheat codes can immediately max out your relationship with another Sim, or make a Sim absolutely loathe you. These cheats can significantly speed up relationship development.
Negate (or cause) death cheats
Various cheats can either prevent or cause death in The Sims 4, providing players with a morbidly fun experience.
Motive cheats
There are cheat codes available to refill different motives, such as energy, fun, hunger, hygiene, and social gauge. This can save time and prevent interruptions during gameplay.
Career advancement cheats
Cheat codes can fast-track your Sim’s career progression, allowing you to instantly complete goals, add careers, promote your Sim, or give them early retirement.
