Sims 4 Cheats & Codes (June 2026) Complete Guide

Cheating in The Sims 4 isn’t just accepted it’s encouraged by EA themselves. Whether you’re building your dream mansion, perfecting your Sim’s skills, or simply want to skip the grind and focus on storytelling, cheats are your gateway to unlimited creative freedom. With over 11 years of continuous development and 20+ expansion packs, The Sims 4 now contains hundreds of cheat codes spanning every aspect of gameplay from base game mechanics to the newest Adventure Awaits expansion released in June 2026.

This comprehensive guide covers absolutely everything you need to master Sims 4 cheats across all platforms. You’ll learn how to enable cheats on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox, discover every cheat code for money, skills, careers, relationships, and each expansion pack, plus troubleshoot common issues and explore advanced techniques. Updated for the November 4, 2025 patch (game version 1.118), this guide ensures you have the most current and accurate cheating information available.

How to Enable Sims 4 Cheats on Every Platform?

Before you can use any cheats in The Sims 4, you must first enable the cheat console and activate testing cheats. The process varies slightly depending on your platform, but once enabled during a play session, cheats remain active until you close the game.

Enabling Cheats on PC (Windows)

Opening the cheat console on PC is straightforward and works identically whether you’re playing through Origin, Steam, or the EA App:

1. Launch The Sims 4 and load into any household or lot
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + C simultaneously (hold Ctrl and Shift, then tap C)
3. A white text box will appear at the top of your screen
4. Type testingcheats true or testingcheats on and press Enter
5. The console will display “Cheats are Enabled” if successful

Pro Tip: The cheat console can be opened from any game mode – Live Mode, Build Mode, or Create-A-Sim. However, certain cheats only function in specific modes.

Enabling Cheats on Mac

Mac users follow a nearly identical process with one keyboard difference:

1. Launch The Sims 4 and load your game
2. Press Command + Shift + C (the Command key replaces Ctrl on Mac)
3. Enter testingcheats true in the console that appears
4. Press Enter to confirm

Mac-Specific Note: Some Mac keyboards may require you to enable function keys in System Preferences for certain advanced cheats to work properly.

Enabling Cheats on PlayStation (PS4/PS5)

Console players on PlayStation can access cheats, but with important limitations regarding achievements:

1. Start The Sims 4 and load into your game
2. Press all four shoulder buttons simultaneously: L1 + L2 + R1 + R2
3. The cheat console will appear on screen
4. Use your controller to navigate the text input
5. Type testingcheats true using the on-screen keyboard
6. Press X (or Circle on some regional settings) to confirm

Critical PlayStation Warning: Enabling testing cheats disables Trophies for that specific save file permanently. Build mode cheats like bb.moveobjects don’t require testing cheats and won’t disable Trophies.

PlayStation Shift-Click Alternative: To perform shift-click cheats, hold Circle and press X (this simulates holding Shift and clicking with a mouse).

Enabling Cheats on Xbox (Xbox One/Series X|S)

Xbox players use a similar button combination to access the cheat console:

1. Launch The Sims 4 and enter your household
2. Press all four shoulder buttons at once: LB + LT + RB + RT
3. The cheat input box will appear
4. Navigate using your controller to type testingcheats true
5. Press A to execute the cheat

Xbox Achievement Warning: Like PlayStation, using testing cheats permanently disables Achievements for that save file. The game will warn you before you proceed.

Xbox Shift-Click Equivalent: Hold B and press A to simulate shift-clicking on objects or Sims.

Alternative Cheat Console Commands

If testingcheats true doesn’t work, try these variations:

• testingcheats on
• testingcheats 1
• testingcheats yes

All four commands produce identical results and are interchangeable.

Important Notes About Cheat Persistence

• Cheats remain enabled until you exit the game completely
• You must re-enable cheats each time you launch The Sims 4
• Switching households doesn’t disable cheats
• Traveling between lots keeps cheats active
• The testingcheats command must be enabled before many advanced cheats will function

Essential Sims 4 Money Cheats

Money makes the Sim world go round. These financial cheats let you build elaborate homes, furnish lavishly, and focus on gameplay instead of grinding for Simoleons.

Quick Money Cheats

These basic money cheats work instantly without requiring testing cheats:

Cheat Code	Amount Gained	Notes
kaching	§1,000	Classic Sims money cheat
rosebud	§1,000	Nostalgic code from original Sims
motherlode	§50,000	Most popular quick money cheat

Usage Example: Simply type motherlode in the cheat console and press Enter. Repeat as many times as needed to reach your desired amount.

Speed Tip: On PC, you can press Up Arrow after entering a cheat to instantly recall it, making it faster to repeatedly execute motherlode for massive amounts of money.

Exact Money Amount Cheat

For precise financial control, use the Money cheat:

Command: Money [amount]

Example: Money 9999999 sets your household funds to exactly §9,999,999

This cheat sets your total to the specified amount rather than adding to it. If you currently have §50,000 and enter Money 10000, your funds will decrease to §10,000.

Modify Funds Cheat

To add or subtract specific amounts from your current balance:

Command: sims.modify_funds [amount]

Examples:

• sims.modify_funds 50000 adds §50,000 to current funds
• sims.modify_funds -25000 removes §25,000 from current funds

This cheat is ideal when you want to add money without calculating your new total.

Free Real Estate Cheat

Make every residential lot in the game free to move into:

Command: FreeRealEstate on

How to Use:

1. Enable the cheat while viewing the neighborhood map or world view (NOT in Live Mode)
2. All residential lots will show as §0
3. Move your household into any lot regardless of cost
4. Disable with FreeRealEstate off to restore normal pricing

Strategy Note: This cheat is perfect for challenge runs where you want to start with specific lot types or save money for furnishings instead of the lot itself.

Money Cheat Best Practices

For Storytelling: Use exact amounts that fit your narrative. Moving a struggling artist into a mansion breaks immersion, but giving them §5,000 for first month’s rent feels realistic.

For Building: Use motherlode repeatedly or set a large amount with the Money cheat so you can focus entirely on construction without budget limitations.

For Testing: Set money to zero (Money 0) to test how Sims survive without funds, or to exact amounts for specific challenges.

Complete Sims 4 Skills Cheats List

Skills define what your Sims can do, from cooking gourmet meals to programming apps. Rather than spending hours skilling up, these cheats instantly set skills to any level you desire.

How to Use Skill Cheats

All skill cheats follow this format:

Command: stats.set_skill_level [SkillType] [Level]

Replace [SkillType] with the skill code and [Level] with a number from 1-10 (or 1-5 for minor skills).

Example: stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10 maxes out the Painting skill

Important: You must enable testingcheats true before skill cheats will work.

Base Game Skills (Major – Level 1-10)

These skills come with the base game and every player has access to them:

Skill Name	Skill Code	Max Level
Baking	Major_Baking	10
Bartending/Mixology	Major_Bartending	10
Charisma	Major_Charisma	10
Comedy	Major_Comedy	10
Cooking	Major_HomestyleCooking	10
Fishing	Major_Fishing	10
Fitness	Skill_Fitness	10
Flower Arranging	Major_Flowerarranging	10
Gardening	Major_Gardening	10
Gourmet Cooking	Major_GourmetCooking	10
Guitar	Major_Guitar	10
Handiness	Major_Handiness	10
Logic	Major_Logic	10
Mischief	Major_Mischief	10
Painting	Major_Painting	10
Piano	Major_Piano	10
Photography	Major_Photography	10
Programming	Major_Programming	10
Rocket Science	Major_RocketScience	10
Video Gaming	Major_VideoGaming	10
Violin	Major_Violin	10
Writing	Major_Writing	10

Quick Max Example: stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10

Base Game Skills (Minor – Level 1-5)

Minor skills cap at level 5 and typically offer fewer interactions than major skills:

Skill Name	Skill Code	Max Level
Dancing	Minor_Dancing	5
DJ Mixing	Major_DJMixing	5
Media Production	Minor_Media	5
Wellness	Major_Wellness	5

Child Skills (Level 1-10)

Child Sims have four unique skills that transfer into adult skills when they age up:

Skill Name	Skill Code
Creativity	Skill_Child_Creativity
Mental	Skill_Child_Mental
Motor	Skill_Child_Motor
Social	Skill_Child_Social

Example: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Mental 10

Toddler Skills (Level 1-5)

Toddlers have five skills that dramatically affect their childhood traits:

Skill Name	Skill Code	Max Level
Communication	statistic_skill_toddler_communication	5
Imagination	statistic_skill_toddler_imagination	5
Movement	statistic_skill_toddler_movement	5
Potty	statistic_skill_toddler_potty	5
Thinking	statistic_skill_toddler_thinking	5

Max All Toddler Skills:

stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_communication 5
stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_imagination 5
stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_movement 5
stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_potty 5
stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_thinking 5

Expansion Pack Skills

Each expansion adds new skills. You must own the expansion for these cheats to work:

Get to Work Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Baking	Major_Baking	10
Photography	Major_Photography	5

Get Together Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Dancing	Minor_Dancing	5
DJ Mixing	Major_DJMixing	10

City Living Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Singing	Major_Singing	10

Cats & Dogs Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Veterinarian	Major_Vet	10
Pet Training	Skill_Dog	5

Seasons Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Flower Arranging	Major_Flowerarranging	10

Get Famous Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Acting	Major_Acting	10
Media Production	Minor_Media	5

Island Living Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Conservation	Minor_Conservation	5

Discover University Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Robotics	Major_Robotics	10
Research & Debate	Major_ResearchDebate	10

Eco Lifestyle Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Fabrication	AdultMajor_Fabrication	10
Juice Fizzing	AdultMinor_JuiceFizzing	5

Snowy Escape Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Rock Climbing	Major_RockClimbing	10
Skiing	Major_Skiing	10
Snowboarding	Major_Snowboarding	10

Cottage Living Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Cross Stitch	Minor_CrossStitch	5

High School Years Skills

Skill	Code	Level
Entrepreneur	AdultMinor_Entrepreneur	5

Horse Ranch Skills

These include both Sim and Horse skills:

Skill	Code	Level	Notes
Horse Riding	AdultMajor_EquestrianSkill	10	For Sims
Nectar Making	AdultMinor_RanchNectar	5	For Sims
Horse Temperament	Horse_Temperament	10	Requires Horse ID
Horse Agility	Horse_Agility	10	Requires Horse ID
Horse Jumping	Horse_Jumping	10	Requires Horse ID
Horse Endurance	Horse_Endurance	10	Requires Horse ID

Horse Skill Special Instructions:

First, get your horse’s ID: sims.get_sim_id_by_name [HorseFirstName] [HorseLastName]

Then use the skill cheat with the ID appended: stats.set_skill_level Horse_Temperament 10 [HorseID]

Game Pack Skills

Outdoor Retreat:

• Herbalism: Major_Herbalism (10)

Spa Day:

• Wellness: Major_Wellness (10)

Jungle Adventure:

• Archaeology: Major_Archaeology (10)
• Selvadoradian Culture: AdultMinor_LocalCulture (5)

Parenthood:

• Parenting: Major_Parenting (10)

Vampires:

• Vampire Lore: VampireLore (15)
• Pipe Organ: Major_PipeOrgan (10)

Strangerville: No unique skills

Realm of Magic: No traditional skills (uses spellcaster rank instead)

Paranormal:

• Medium: Minor_Medium (5)

Dream Home Decorator: No unique skills

Werewolves:

• Werewolf skills are governed by abilities, not traditional skill levels

Crystal Creations:

• Gemology: Major_Gemology (10)

Lovestruck:

• Romance: Major_Romance (10)

Life & Death:

• Thanatology: Minor_Thanatology (5)

Businesses & Hobbies:

• Pottery: Major_Pottery (10)
• Tattooing: Major_Tattooing (10)

Enchanted by Nature:

• Apothecary: Major_Apothecary (10)
• Natural Living: Skill_NLS (10)

Adventure Awaits Skills (Latest Expansion – October 2025)

Skill	Code	Level
Archery	Skill_Archery	5
Diving	Diving	5
Entomology	Entomology	5
Papercraft	Major_Papercraft	10

Example: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Archery 5

Hidden Skills

Some skills exist in the game code but aren’t visible in the skills panel:

• Vampire abilities: Use trait cheats instead
• Sim preference skills: Not directly cheat-able
• Hidden hobby skills: May require mods to visualize

Sims 4 Career Cheats – All Careers & Promotions

Career cheats let you instantly promote, demote, or add careers to your Sims without working for them.

Career Cheat Commands

Three primary commands control careers:

Add Career: careers.add_career [CareerCode] Promote: careers.promote [CareerCode] Demote: careers.demote [CareerCode] Remove: careers.remove_career [CareerCode] Retire: careers.retire [CareerCode] (provides pension)

Important: Enable testingcheats true before using career cheats.

Base Game Careers

Career Name	Career Code
Astronaut	Astronaut
Athlete	Athletic
Business	Business
Criminal	Criminal
Culinary	Culinary
Entertainer	Entertainer
Painter	Painter
Secret Agent	SecretAgent
Style Influencer	StyleInfluencer
Tech Guru	TechGuru
Writer	Adult_Writer

Promotion Example: careers.promote Astronaut promotes your Sim one level in the Astronaut career

Max Career Tip: Repeatedly use the promote command (press Up Arrow + Enter) to quickly reach the top of any career track.

Base Game Part-Time Jobs

Job Name	Job Code
Babysitter	Parttime_Babysitter
Barista	Parttime_Barista
Fast Food Employee	Parttime_FastFood
Manual Laborer	Parttime_Manual
Retail Employee	Parttime_Retail

Expansion Pack Careers

Get to Work Active Careers

Career	Code
Detective	Detective
Doctor	Doctor
Scientist	Adult_Active_Scientist

Note: These are “active” careers where you follow your Sim to work.

Get Together Careers

No unique careers (adds club system)

City Living Careers

Career	Code
Critic	Adult_Critic
Politician	Activist
Social Media	SocialMedia

Cats & Dogs Career

Career	Code
Veterinarian	Vet

Note: This is an active career where you run your own vet clinic.

Seasons Careers

Career	Code
Botanist	Adult_Gardener
Florist	Adult_Gardener
Scouting (Teen)	Scout

Get Famous Careers

Career	Code
Acting	Actor
Drama Club (Child)	DramaClub

Island Living Careers & Gigs

Career/Gig	Code
Conservationist	Conservationist
Diver (Part-Time)	PartTime_Diver
Fisherman (Part-Time)	PartTime_Fisherman
Lifeguard (Part-Time)	PartTime_Lifeguard
Lifeguard (Teen)	Teen_Lifeguard

Discover University Careers

Career	Code
Education (Teacher/Professor)	Education
Engineer	Engineering
Law (Judge/Attorney)	Law

Eco Lifestyle Careers

Career	Code
Civil Designer	Careers_Adult_CivilDesigner
Freelance Crafter	Careers_Adult_Freelancer_Agency_Maker

Snowy Escape Career

Career	Code
Salaryperson	CorporateWorker

Cottage Living Career

No traditional careers (focuses on farming)

High School Years Careers

Career	Code
Simfluencer (Adult)	Parttime_SimsfluencerSideHustle
Simfluencer (Teen)	Teen_SimsfluencerSideHustle
Streamer (Adult)	Parttime_StreamerSideHustle
Streamer (Teen)	Teen_StreamerSideHustle

Game Pack Careers

Strangerville:

• Military: Military

Dream Home Decorator:

• Interior Decorator: Interior or Deco

Paranormal Stuff:

• Paranormal Investigator License: trait_Freelancer_Career_ParanormalInvestigator_License (add as trait)
• Promote Paranormal Investigator: ParanormalInvestigator

Lovestruck:

• Romance Consultant: RomanceConsultant

Life & Death:

• Grim Reaper: Active_Reaper
• Undertaker: Mortician

Enchanted by Nature:

• Naturopath: Naturopath

Adventure Awaits (Latest – October 2025):

• Park Worker: ParkWorker

Career Branches

Many careers split into branches at level 6-8. The promote command automatically follows the first branch. To switch branches:

1. Promote to the branch split level
2. Have your Sim choose the desired branch in-game
3. Continue using promote commands

Alternative: Use the UI Cheats Extension mod to click on the career panel and select specific branches.

Sims 4 Relationship Cheats

Control friendships, romances, and family connections with relationship cheats.

Modify Relationship Cheat

The main relationship cheat follows this format:

Command: modifyrelationship [YourSimFirstName] [YourSimLastName] [TargetSimFirstName] [TargetSimLastName] [Amount] [RelationshipType]

Relationship Types:

• LTR_Friendship_Main – Friendship bar
• LTR_Romance_Main – Romance bar

Amount:

• Positive numbers (1-100) increase relationship
• Negative numbers (-1 to -100) decrease relationship
• 100 = max relationship, -100 = min relationship

Examples:

Max friendship: modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth 100 LTR_Friendship_Main

Max romance: modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth 100 LTR_Romance_Main

Destroy relationship: modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth -100 LTR_Friendship_Main

Quick Relationship Cheats

Introduce Sim to All Neighbors: relationship.introduce_sim_to_all_others

Makes your active Sim instantly know everyone in the world.

Create Instant Friend: relationships.create_friends_for_sim

Spawns a new random Sim who’s already friends with your active Sim.

Relationship Tips

For Both Bars: Execute the cheat twice, once for Friendship and once for Romance, to max both relationship types.

Soulmate Status: Max both friendship and romance to 100, then have Sims interact positively to trigger Soulmate status automatically.

Family Relationships: These use different tracks and can’t be modified with basic relationship cheats. Use trait cheats or CAS to create family connections.

Pet Relationships: Use shift-click cheats on animals or see Cottage Living cheats for animal friendship options.

Comprehensive Sims 4 Build Mode Cheats

Build mode cheats unlock restricted items, remove placement rules, and give you complete creative freedom.

Essential Build Cheats

These cheats don’t require testingcheats true and can be entered directly:

Move Objects Anywhere: bb.moveobjects on

Removes all placement restrictions. Objects can overlap, clip through walls, float in mid-air, and be placed anywhere. Essential for advanced building. Disable with bb.moveobjects off.

Show Hidden Objects: bb.showhiddenobjects

Reveals debug objects in Build/Buy mode. Search “debug” after enabling to see thousands of hidden decorative items, including world objects, tiny details, and special items. Also known as the “debug cheat.”

Show Live Edit Objects: bb.showliveeditobjects

Unlocks additional environment objects beyond hidden objects. Use after bb.showhiddenobjects for maximum object access.

Enable Free Build Everywhere: bb.enablefreebuild

Build on locked lots including hidden households, career lots, and special venues. Perfect for customizing every lot in the game.

Ignore Gameplay Unlocks: bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement

Purchase career reward objects without unlocking them through gameplay. Useful for using specific themed items in builds.

Increase Rental Unit Cap (For Rent Pack): bb.increaserentalunitcap on

Add more than 6 rental units to a property. Disable with bb.increaserentalunitcap off.

Advanced Build Mode Techniques

Resize Objects (PC/Mac Only):

After enabling bb.moveobjects:

1. Select an object
2. Press [ to make it smaller
3. Press ] to make it larger
4. Hold Shift while pressing [ or ] for finer adjustments

Height Adjustment (9/0 Keys):

With objects selected:

• Press 9 to raise objects higher
• Press 0 to lower objects
• Great for creating shelves, elevated items, and layered decorating

Quarter Tile Placement (Alt/Option Key):

Hold Alt (PC) or Option (Mac) while moving objects to place them at quarter-tile intervals instead of full tile grid positions.

Build Mode Shift-Click Cheats

Enable testingcheats true first, then shift-click on objects:

Make Dirty/Clean: Change object state Reset Object: Fix stuck or glitched items Make Head: Attach object to Sim’s neck (bizarre, rarely useful)

All Expansion & Game Pack Specific Cheats

Each expansion and game pack adds unique cheats for their features. Here’s every pack-specific cheat available.

Seasons Pack Cheats

Change Seasons:

seasons.set_season [number]

• seasons.set_season 0 = Summer
• seasons.set_season 1 = Fall/Autumn
• seasons.set_season 2 = Winter
• seasons.set_season 3 = Spring

Advance One Season: seasons.advance_season

Weather-Related Traits:

Use traits.equip_trait [trait]:

• trait_Stormchaser – Loves storms
• trait_Waterproof – Never gets wet
• trait_IceMan – Unaffected by cold
• trait_BurningMan – Loves heat
• trait_HeatAcclimation – Less affected by heat
• trait_ColdAcclimation – Less affected by cold
• trait_FatherWinterBaby – Child of Father Winter
• trait_ScoutingAptitude – Faster scouting experience

Get Famous Pack Cheats

Fame Points: famepoints [amount]

Adds fame points to your Sim. Accumulating enough triggers rank-ups.

Fame Traits:

• trait_WorldRenownedActor – Never fail acting actions
• trait_UnstoppableFame – Fame never decays

Island Living Pack Cheats

Volcanic Eruption:

volcanic_eruption [small/large]

Must be on a lot with the “Volcanic Activity” trait.

Island Traits:

• trait_BeachBum_LaidBack – Never becomes tense
• trait_Hidden_IslandAncestor_Elemental – Better gardening, summon volcanic bombs
• trait_NaturalSpeaker – Better at enthusing Sims
• trait_FriendOfTheSea – Befriend dolphins and mermaids faster
• trait_OccultMermaid_MermaidForm – Toggle mermaid tail on land

Eco Lifestyle Pack Cheats

Change Eco Footprint:

eco_footprint.set_eco_footprint_state [number]

• 0 = Green eco footprint
• 1 = Neutral eco footprint
• 2 = Industrial eco footprint

Eco Lifestyle Traits:

• trait_ChampionOfThePeople – Gain satisfaction when gaining influence
• trait_EcoEngineer – Faster eco-upgrades
• trait_MasterMaker – Reduced fabrication costs
• trait_Nature_InfluentialIndividual – More influential with other Sims
• trait_Eco_Master – Inspire Sims to be eco-conscious
• trait_Entrepreneur – Likes investments
• trait_Fizzyhead – Focused while juice fizzing
• trait_MakerNPC – Inspire fabrication recipes

Snowy Escape Pack Cheats

Mountaineer Trait (3 Ranks):

• trait_Excursion_Mountaineer_Rank1
• trait_Excursion_Mountaineer_Rank2
• trait_Excursion_Mountaineer_Rank3

Higher ranks = better mountain climbing and excursion success.

Salaryperson Career Traits:

• trait_CorporateWorker_CharismaticCrooner – Better coworker relations, singing boost
• trait_CorporateWorker_LegendaryStamina – Energy drains slower

Special Traits:

• trait_SurvivalInstinct – Escape wildlife attacks, resist weather, avoid outdoor injuries
• trait_WorldlyKnowledge – Better at social events, market discounts

Cottage Living Pack Cheats

Animal Cheats (Shift-Click):

After testingcheats true, shift-click on animals:

• Set Max Friendship
• Get All Animal Clothes
• Spawn Rabbit/Chicken/Egg (click ground)
• Spawn in Coop/Hutch (click structure)

Cottage Living Trait:

trait_Nature_Country – Better animal relationships, longer animal life, increased crop yield, free grocery delivery

High School Years Cheats

School Outcome Traits:

• traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_graduate_early – Graduate early
• traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_graduate_honors – Graduate with honors
• traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_graduate_valedictorian – Become valedictorian
• traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_expelled – Get expelled
• traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_dropout – Drop out

Remove with traits.remove_trait [trait]

Growing Together Pack Cheats

Infant Outcome Traits:

• trait_top_notch_infant – Positive outlook from attentive upbringing
• trait_infant_happy – Better relationships from happy infanthood
• trait_infant_unhappy – More defiant from unhappy infanthood

Infant Quirks (Shift-Click Infant):

Navigate to Pack Cheats > Growing Together > Infant Quirks to add/remove personality quirks.

Horse Ranch Pack Cheats

See Skills section for horse skill cheats (requires Horse ID).

Nectar Making Trait:

Already covered in skills section.

Werewolves Pack Cheats

Pack Allegiance Traits:

• trait_WerewolfPack_FriendB – Friend of Wildfangs pack
• trait_WerewolfPack_FriendA – Friend of Moonwood Collective
• trait_OccultWerewolf_InitiationBonusTrait – Better werewolf introductions
• trait_OccultWerewolf_GreaterWolfBlood – Enhanced werewolf growth
• trait_OccultWerewolf_DormantWolf – Adds Dormant Wolf trait

Paranormal Stuff Cheats

Medium Skill: See skills section

Paranormal Career: See careers section

Life & Death Pack Cheats

Grief Traits:

• traits.equip_trait grief_anger – Anger grief response
• traits.equip_trait grief_denial – Denial grief response
• traits.equip_trait grief_depression – Depression grief response

Life & Death Traits:

• trait_macabre – Improves mood around Grim, dire activities
• trait_ChasedByDeath – Desire to live fully, achievement-focused
• trait_Skeptic – Denies ghosts exist
• trait_GhostWhisperer – Befriends ghosts easily
• trait_Grimborn – Offspring of Grim Reaper
• trait_GrimDescendant – Descendant of Grimborn

Businesses & Hobbies Pack Cheats

Business Cheats (Shift-Click Sim):

After testingcheats true, shift-click your Sim:

• Pack Cheats > EP18 > Increase Small Business Renown (adds 50 renown points)
• Pack Cheats > EP18 > Set Small Business Alignment (set to Virtuous, Lawful, Neutral, Illicit, Underground, or Nefarious)

Shady Trait:

trait_shady – Unlocks shady behaviors

Enchanted by Nature Pack Cheats

Fairy XP:

stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_FairyOccult_FairyXP [amount]

Recommend 5000 to max out Fairy rank.

Balance Level:

stats.set_stat commodity_BalanceSys_BalanceAxis [number]

Set between -100 and 100.

Luck Level:

stats.set_stat statistic_LuckSys_Luck [number]

Set between -100 and 100.

Fairy Traits:

• trait_Mystical – Faster Apothecary/Gardening, easier occult friendships, grant Sacred Blessings
• trait_Plantlover – Really loves plants
• trait_Rogue – Disruptive trait

Fairy Reward Traits (Quest Completion):

• trait_NaturalMeds_HealsWithPills
• trait_BohemianStyle_NaturesBestBud
• trait_FairyStories_Initiation_IntoThePixieland
• trait_FairyStories_Initiation_FayImpresser
• trait_FairyStories_DarkPath_DarkPixie
• trait_FairyStories_LightPath_LightPixie
• trait_HolisticHealer
• trait_OccultFairy_HighFaeLineage
• trait_ProblemFairy

Adventure Awaits Pack Cheats (Latest – October 2025)

Activity Preferences:

Add likes/dislikes for new activities:

Likes:

• trait_simpreference_likes_activities_archery
• trait_simpreference_likes_activities_divingboard
• trait_simpreference_likes_activities_entomology
• trait_simpreference_likes_activities_papercraft

Dislikes:

• trait_simpreference_dislikes_activities_archery
• trait_simpreference_dislikes_activities_divingboard
• trait_simpreference_dislikes_activities_entomology
• trait_simpreference_dislikes_activities_papercraft

Competitive Trait:

trait_Competitive – Adds the Competitive personality trait

Journey to Batuu Pack Cheats

Galactic Credits:

bucks.update_bucks_by_amount [amount]

Example: bucks.update_bucks_by_amount 10000 adds 10,000 Galactic Credits

Batuu Shift-Click Cheats:

After testingcheats true, shift-click Sims in Batuu:

• Batuu Cheats > Give Batuu Items
• Batuu Cheats > Batuu Reputation (set First Order or Resistance allegiance)
• Batuu Cheats > Faction World States (set world faction control)
• Add Rey or Kylo Ren to your household (shift-click them)

Occult Sim Transformation Cheats

Transform Sims into vampires, mermaids, spellcasters, werewolves, fairies, and aliens using trait codes.

Occult Trait Codes

Use traits.equip_trait [trait] to transform Sims:

Occult Type	Trait Code	Required Pack
Alien	trait_OccultAlien	Get to Work
Vampire	trait_OccultVampire	Vampires
Mermaid	trait_OccultMermaid	Island Living
Spellcaster	trait_Occult_WitchOccult	Realm of Magic
Werewolf	trait_occultwerewolf	Werewolves
Fairy	trait_OccultFairy_AllAges	Enchanted by Nature

Example: traits.equip_trait trait_OccultVampire turns your Sim into a vampire

Remove Occult: traits.remove_trait [trait] reverts Sim to human

Special Occult Notes

Vampires: After transformation, use vampire-specific cheats:

• stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_Occult_VampireXP [amount] for vampire XP
• See Vampire Lore skill for vampire powers

Spellcasters: Transformation adds basic spellcaster status. Learn spells through gameplay or use magic-specific cheats.

Werewolves: Transformation requires Werewolves pack. Use pack-specific traits for pack affiliation.

Mermaids: Can toggle tail form with trait_OccultMermaid_MermaidForm trait.

Death & Ghost Cheats

Control mortality, create ghosts, or resurrect Sims with death cheats.

Toggle Death On/Off

Command: death.toggle [true/false]

• death.toggle false – Prevents all Sims from dying
• death.toggle true – Re-enables death

Use Case: Perfect for preventing accidental deaths during gameplay or building scenarios.

Create Ghosts by Death Type

Transform living Sims into ghosts using traits.equip_trait [ghost type]:

Base Game Ghost Types

Death Type	Ghost Trait Code
Anger	ghost_anger
Drowning	ghost_drown
Electrocution	ghost_electrocution
Embarrassment	ghost_embarrassment
Fire	ghost_fire
Hunger/Starvation	ghost_hunger
Laughter	ghost_laugh
Old Age	ghost_oldage
Overexertion	ghost_exhaust
Cowplant	ghost_cowplant

Expansion & Pack Ghost Types

Death Type	Ghost Trait Code	Required Pack
Freezing	ghost_frozen	Seasons
Overheating	ghost_overheat	Seasons
Lightning Strike	ghost_lightning	Seasons
Poison	ghost_poison	Jungle Adventure
Vampire Sun Damage	Vampire_Sun	Vampires
Murphy Bed	ghost_murphybed	Tiny Living
Mother Plant	ghost_motherplant	Strangerville
Vending Machine	ghost_vendingmachine	Snowy Escape
Spellcaster Overload	ghost_witchoverload	Realm of Magic
Emotional Starvation	trait_Ghost_EmotionalStarvation	Enchanted by Nature

Example: traits.equip_trait ghost_fire creates a ghost Sim who died by fire

Ghost Powers: Each ghost type gains unique abilities. Fire ghosts can start fires, electrocution ghosts can break electronics, etc.

Resurrect Ghosts

Remove the ghost trait to bring Sims back to life:

traits.remove_trait [ghost trait]

Example: traits.remove_trait ghost_oldage resurrects a ghost who died of old age

Pet Death Cheats

Turn Pet into Ghost:

First, get pet ID: sims.get_sim_id_by_name [PetFirstName] [PetLastName]

Then apply ghost trait: traits.equip_trait Ghost_OldAge [PetID]

Resurrect Pet:

traits.remove_trait Ghost_OldAge [PetID]

Vampire Sun Death

For vampires specifically:

stats.set_stat commodity_Vampire_SunExposure -100

Instantly kills a vampire from sun exposure (creates vampire sun ghost).

Need & Mood Cheats

Manipulate Sim needs, moods, and emotional states instantly.

Fill All Needs

Single Sim: sims.fill_all_commodities

Fills all needs (Hunger, Bladder, Energy, Fun, Social, Hygiene) for the active Sim.

Entire Household: stats.fill_commodities_household

Maxes all needs for every Sim in the current household.

Fill Specific Need

Command: fillmotive motive_[need]

Available Needs:

• fillmotive motive_Bladder
• fillmotive motive_Energy
• fillmotive motive_Fun
• fillmotive motive_Hunger
• fillmotive motive_Hygiene
• fillmotive motive_Social

Toddler Attention: fillmotive motive_toddler_attention

Remove All Moodlets

sims.remove_all_buffs

Removes every buff/moodlet from the Sim, returning them to neutral mood.

Warning: This also removes beneficial buffs from rewards, potions, or gameplay.

Disable Need Decay

Command: stats.disable_all_commodities

Freezes all needs at current levels – they won’t decay.

Re-enable Need Decay: stats.enable_all_commodities

Shift-Click Need Cheats

After enabling testingcheats true, shift-click on Sims:

Make Happy: Fills all needs and sets mood to Happy Cheat Need > Disable Need Decay: Freeze that specific Sim’s needs Cheat Need > Enable Need Decay: Unfreeze needs

Shift-Click Mailbox:

• Alter Needs > Disable Need Decay (Household) – Freeze everyone’s needs
• Alter Needs > Make Happy (Household) – Fill everyone’s needs

CAS (Create-A-Sim) Cheats

Edit Sims in Create-A-Sim mode beyond normal limitations.

Full Edit Mode

Command: cas.fulleditmode

Enables complete editing of existing Sims in CAS.

How to Use:

1. Enable testingcheats true
2. Enter cas.fulleditmode (no confirmation message appears)
3. Shift-click the Sim you want to edit
4. Select “Modify in CAS”
5. You can now change everything: gender, age, physical features, voice, walk style, traits, aspirations

Without cas.fulleditmode: Shift-clicking only allows outfit changes and minor physical edits.

CAS Features Unlocked by Full Edit Mode

• Change Sim age (baby, toddler, child, teen, young adult, adult, elder)
• Modify gender and pregnancy capability
• Edit genetic features (face shape, body shape)
• Change voice pitch
• Adjust walk style
• Add/remove/change traits
• Modify aspiration
• Edit hidden features normally locked after initial creation

CAS Shift-Click Cheats

After testingcheats true:

Shift-Click Sim > Modify in CAS: Opens CAS for that Sim

Without cas.fulleditmode: Limited to outfits and minor appearance changes With cas.fulleditmode: Full access to all CAS options

Aspiration & Satisfaction Points Cheats

Complete aspirations instantly or gain reward points without effort.

Complete Current Aspiration Milestone

aspirations.complete_current_milestone

Instantly completes whichever aspiration goal your Sim is currently working on and awards the satisfaction points.

Repeated Use: Keep entering the cheat to complete each milestone of the aspiration sequentially until fully complete.

Award Satisfaction Points

sims.give_satisfaction_points [amount]

Adds the specified number of satisfaction points to your active Sim’s reward store.

Example: sims.give_satisfaction_points 5000 gives 5,000 satisfaction points

Strategy: Use points to purchase reward traits like “Hardly Hungry,” “Night Owl,” “Morning Sim,” or powerful potions.

Hidden & Debug Cheats

Advanced cheats for testing, debugging, and accessing hidden content.

Reset Sim

resetSim [FirstName] [LastName]

Resets a stuck, frozen, or glitched Sim to a safe state.

Example: resetSim Bella Goth

Use Cases:

• Sim stuck in animation
• Sim frozen in place
• Sim can’t perform actions
• Sim not appearing where expected

Hard Reset

sims.hard_reset

More aggressive reset that forces Sim to default position. Use only if regular reset fails.

Spawn Sim

sims.Spawn – Spawns a Sim and adds them to your household

sims.spawnsimple – Spawns a Sim without adding to household

Modify in CAS (Hidden)

sims.modify_in_cas

Alternative method to open CAS for editing. Works differently than shift-click method.

Enable Hidden Autonomy

autonomy.show_queue

Shows internal autonomy queue in the console (mostly for debugging).

Tutorial Deactivation

tutorial.deactivate_tutorial_tip

Disables specific tutorial popups (requires knowing tutorial ID).

Pregnancy Cheats

pregnancy.clear – Cancels current pregnancy (use carefully!)

pregnancy.seed – Unknown effect, possibly forces pregnancy

Household Cheats

households.toggle_bill_notifications – Toggle bill notifications

households.autopay_bills [true/false] – Auto-pay all bills

households.fill_visible_commodities_world – Fill needs for entire world (massive performance impact)

Crafting Cheats

crafting.shorten_phases – Attempts to speed up crafting (may not work consistently)

Woohoo & Wedding Cheats

debug.enable_woohoo – Forces woohoo availability

debug.enable_wedding – Forces wedding possibility

Object State Cheats

objects.consumables_infinite_toggle – Makes consumables infinite (cake that never ends)

Fire Cheats

fire.toggle – Toggle fires on/off

fire.kill – Might kill Sim or extinguish fire

fire.singe_sim – Burns a Sim

Shift-Click Cheat Menu (Testing Cheats Required)

Enable testingcheats true to unlock these powerful shift-click options.

Shift-Click on Sims

Make Happy: Fills all needs, sets mood to Happy

Cheat Need > Disable/Enable Need Decay: Freeze or unfreeze needs

Modify in CAS: Edit Sim appearance (full edit requires cas.fulleditmode)

Reset Object: Fix stuck Sim

Add to Family: Add Sim to your current household

Teleport Here: Shift-click ground to teleport Sim to that location

Shift-Click on Objects

Make Dirty/Clean: Change object cleanliness state

Reset Object: Fix glitched objects

Make Head: Attach object to Sim’s neck (novelty feature)

Shift-Click on Mailbox

Alter Needs > Make Happy (Household): Fill all needs for everyone in household

Alter Needs > Disable Need Decay (Household/World): Freeze needs for household or entire world

Utilities (Base Game): Change lot power/water production or consumption

Shift-Click on Ground

Teleport Sim Here: Instantly move active Sim to clicked location

Cottage Living – Create Animal: Spawn rabbit, chick, hen, or rooster

Shift-Click on Animals (Cottage Living)

Cheat Relationship > Set Max Friendship: Instant animal friendship

Get All Animal Clothes: Unlock all animal outfits

Shift-Click on Chicken Coop/Rabbit Hutch

Spawn Rabbit/Chicken/Egg: Add animals or eggs instantly

Shift-Click on Fridge (Cottage Living)

Animal Treats: Unlock all animal treat recipes

Shift-Click on Infant (Growing Together)

Pack Cheats > Growing Together > Infant Quirks: Add or remove personality quirks

Shift-Click on Voting Board/Mailbox (Eco Lifestyle)

Enact/Repeal NAP: Instantly change Neighborhood Action Plans

Give Sim Influence: Add Influence currency

Shift-Click on Fabrication Machine (Eco Lifestyle)

Give Bucks > Bits/Pieces: Receive 500 Bits and Pieces currency

Shift-Click on Robotics Table (Discover University)

Spawn Crafting Supplies: Get 50 of everything for robotics

Shift-Click on Pet Food Bowl (Cats & Dogs)

Fill: Refill pet food for free

Shift-Click on Animal (Cats & Dogs)

Give Quirk: Add fear or love TV quirk to pet

Shift-Click on Rey or Kylo Ren (Batuu)

Add to Family: Add these special characters to your household

Shift-Click on Sim (Batuu)

Batuu Cheats > Give Batuu Items: Receive Batuu items

Batuu Cheats > Batuu Reputation: Set faction allegiance

Batuu Cheats > Faction World States: Change faction control

Console-Specific Cheat Information

PlayStation and Xbox players face unique considerations when using cheats.

Achievement/Trophy Impact

Critical Warning: On PlayStation and Xbox, enabling testingcheats true permanently disables Achievements/Trophies for that specific save file. This cannot be reversed, even if you turn cheats off later.

Achievements Still Available With:

• Build mode cheats (bb.moveobjects, bb.showhiddenobjects, etc.)
• Money cheats (motherlode, kaching, FreeRealEstate)
• Cheats that don’t require testingcheats true

Achievements Disabled By:

• Any cheat requiring testingcheats true
• Skill cheats
• Career cheats
• Relationship cheats
• Most advanced cheats

Workaround: Maintain two save files – one for achievements, one for cheat-enhanced gameplay.

Console Input Differences

Text Entry: Console players must use on-screen keyboards to type cheats, which is slower than PC keyboard input.

Shift-Click Translation:

• PlayStation: Hold Circle + Press X
• Xbox: Hold B + Press A

Opening Console:

• PlayStation: L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 simultaneously
• Xbox: LB + LT + RB + RT simultaneously

Console Limitations

No Mods: Consoles cannot use mods like UI Cheats Extension or MCCC, meaning all cheats must be manually typed.

Performance: Console hardware may struggle with certain cheats (like spawning many Sims or filling world needs).

Update Delays: Console patches sometimes arrive later than PC patches, potentially causing cheat incompatibilities during transition periods.

Console Best Practices

1. Test cheats on a backup save first before using on your main file
2. Keep a clean save separate from cheated saves for troubleshooting
3. Be patient with text entry – one typo breaks the entire cheat
4. Use simple cheats first – verify cheats work before attempting complex commands
5. Check patch compatibility after each update

Troubleshooting – When Cheats Don’t Work

Even with cheats properly enabled, you may encounter issues. Here’s how to diagnose and fix common problems.

“Cheat Not Recognized” or No Response

Causes & Solutions:

Missing testingcheats true: Most advanced cheats require testing cheats enabled first. Enter testingcheats true before trying again.

Typo in Cheat Code: Cheats are case-sensitive for some codes and must be spelled exactly. Double-check spelling, especially underscores and capital letters.

Wrong Game Mode: Some cheats only work in specific modes. Build cheats require Build Mode, Live Mode cheats require Live Mode.

Outdated Cheat Code: Game updates sometimes change cheat codes. Verify you’re using current codes for your game version.

Cheats Disabled After Update

Solution: After game patches, reset cheats:

1. Close the game completely
2. Relaunch The Sims 4
3. Load your save
4. Re-enter testingcheats true
5. Try your cheats again

Post-Patch Best Practice: Always verify cheat functionality after major patches (version 1.118 as of November 2025).

Skill Cheats Not Working

Common Issues:

Wrong Skill Code: Verify you’re using the exact skill code from our master list. Major_Painting works, Painting doesn’t.

Missing Expansion: Can’t cheat expansion skills without owning that expansion. Verify you own the required DLC.

Incorrect Format: Command format: stats.set_skill_level [SkillCode] [Number] Example: stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking 10

Hidden Skills: Some skills (like vampire powers) use different systems and can’t be cheated traditionally.

Career Cheats Not Working

Common Issues:

Wrong Career Code: Career codes are often different from career names. “Secret Agent” uses SecretAgent (no space).

Sim Not in Career: Some career cheats require the Sim to already be in that career. Use careers.add_career [code] first, then careers.promote [code].

Retired Sim: Retired Sims can’t be promoted. Use careers.add_career to add a new career.

Teen/Elder Restrictions: Some careers have age restrictions. Teens can’t access adult careers even with cheats.

Relationship Cheats Not Working

Common Issues:

Wrong Name Format: Must use exact first and last names with correct spelling and spaces. Works: modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth 100 LTR_Friendship_Main Fails: modifyrelationship BellaGoth MortimerGoth 100 LTR_Friendship_Main

Wrong Relationship Type: Must specify LTR_Friendship_Main or LTR_Romance_Main exactly.

Family Relationships: Basic relationship cheats don’t create family bonds. Use CAS or trait cheats instead.

Build Mode Cheats Not Working

Common Issues:

Not in Build Mode: Enter Build Mode (F3 on PC) before using build cheats.

Cheat Already Enabled: Some cheats like bb.moveobjects stay enabled even after being entered once. Typing it again doesn’t show confirmation but it’s still working.

Objects Still Won’t Place: Even with bb.moveobjects on, extremely large objects might not fit in tiny spaces. Try the location from a different angle.

Cheats Work But Cause Glitches

Solutions:

Reset the Sim: resetSim [FirstName] [LastName] fixes many cheat-induced glitches.

Save and Reload: Sometimes cheats cause temporary desync. Save, exit to main menu, reload.

Remove Problematic Buff: If a cheat gave a weird moodlet, use sims.remove_all_buffs to clear it.

Restore from Backup: If cheats broke your save, restore from a backup save file.

Console-Specific Issues

D-Pad/Button Not Responding: Press all four shoulder buttons precisely at the same time. Timing matters.

On-Screen Keyboard Issues: If the text cursor disappears, close and reopen the console.

Cheat Console Won’t Open: Some console configurations may conflict. Try plugging in a USB keyboard for direct input.

Mod Conflicts

If Using Mods: Broken or outdated mods can prevent cheats from working. Disable all mods, test cheats, then re-enable mods one by one to find the culprit.

Common Culprits:

• Outdated MCCC
• Broken UI Cheats Extension
• Gameplay overhaul mods

When All Else Fails

1. Repair Game: Use Origin/EA App/Steam to repair game files
2. Remove Mods: Move all mods out of Mods folder temporarily
3. Delete Localthumbcache.package: Located in Sims 4 folder (regenerates automatically)
4. Check EA Help Forums: Search for your specific error
5. Fresh Save Test: Try cheats on a brand new save to rule out save corruption

Advanced Cheating Techniques & Strategies

Move beyond basic cheating with these expert strategies.

Combining Cheats for Maximum Effect

Perfect Sim Creation:

1. cas.fulleditmode
2. Create Sim with desired appearance
3. testingcheats true
4. Max all desired skills (stats.set_skill_level commands)
5. aspirations.complete_current_milestone (repeat for full aspiration)
6. sims.give_satisfaction_points 50000
7. careers.add_career [career]
8. careers.promote [career] (repeat to max level)
9. Money 999999

Result: A complete, maxed-out Sim ready for any story.

Ultimate Building Freedom:

1. bb.moveobjects on
2. bb.showhiddenobjects
3. bb.showliveeditobjects
4. bb.enablefreebuild
5. bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement
6. FreeRealEstate on
7. Money 9999999

Result: Unlimited building power with access to every object and lot.

Storytelling Setup:

1. testingcheats true
2. cas.fulleditmode (modify all characters)
3. Set specific skill levels for realism
4. modifyrelationship (set up all relationships)
5. Money [realistic amount]
6. traits.equip_trait (add story-relevant traits)

Result: Fully customized scenario ready for roleplay.

Cheat-Enhanced Challenges

100 Baby Challenge with Cheats:

• Use relationship cheats to speed up romance
• Money cheats for larger house
• Skill cheats for matriarch to manage better

Rags to Riches Cheat Start:

• Money 0 to start with nothing
• bb.enablefreebuild to build on any lot
• Test your skills without barriers

Legacy Challenge Setup:

• FreeRealEstate on for perfect starter home
• cas.fulleditmode for ideal founder
• Then play legitimately

Testing & Debugging Uses

Content Creators: Cheats are essential for making videos, screenshots, and tutorials:

• Quick scene setups with money/skills
• Perfect lighting/weather with seasons cheats
• Pose Sims anywhere with teleport cheats

Build/Buy Catalog Testing:

• bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement for full catalog access
• Test all objects without career grinding

Save File Recovery:

• resetSim to fix stuck Sims
• sims.remove_all_buffs to clear bugged moodlets
• money cheat to restore lost funds

Efficiency Tips

Command History: Press Up Arrow in console to recall previous cheats. Speeds up repeated commands dramatically.

Batch Cheating: For multiple Sims, queue up several cheats:

stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking 10
stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10
stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10

Use Up Arrow + Enter for each Sim.

Macro Software (PC Only): Advanced users can create keyboard macros to execute multiple cheats with one keypress. Use responsibly and check Terms of Service.

Save Before Cheating: Always save before experimenting with unfamiliar cheats. Easy rollback if something breaks.

Cheat Ethics & Balance

When Cheats Enhance Fun:

• Skipping tedious grinding
• Setting up specific stories
• Testing game features
• Recovering from bugs

When Cheats Reduce Fun:

• Removing all challenge
• Eliminating goals
• Making achievements meaningless

Personal Philosophy: Only you can decide what’s fun for your game. Cheats are tools use them to enhance your experience, not replace gameplay you enjoy.

Mod-Enhanced Cheating: UI Cheats Extension & MCCC

While traditional cheats require typing commands, two popular mods revolutionize cheating through intuitive interfaces. Neither mod is required for any gameplay, but both dramatically streamline the cheating experience.

UI Cheats Extension by weerbesu

What It Does: Transforms clicking-based cheating. Right-click almost anything in the UI to instantly modify it without typing commands.

Key Features:

• Right-click money to add/remove funds
• Right-click skills to set levels
• Right-click needs to fill them
• Right-click relationships to modify them
• Right-click career panel for instant promotions
• Left-click certain elements for one-shot actions

Where to Download: weerbesu’s Patreon – Completely free, no subscription required

Installation: See our comprehensive Sims 4 UI Cheats Extension guide for complete installation instructions, compatibility info, and every feature explained in detail.

Current Version: 1.50 (updated for November 2025 patch)

Why It’s Essential: Eliminates the need to memorize cheat codes. Perfect for creators, storytellers, and anyone who cheats frequently.

Compatibility: Works alongside most other mods including MCCC. Cannot be used on consoles.

MC Command Center (MCCC) by Deaderpool

What It Does: Comprehensive story progression and gameplay modification tool with extensive cheating capabilities.

Cheating Features:

• Click Sims to modify money, skills, careers, relationships
• Pregnancy controls
• Age manipulation
• Trait addition/removal
• Household management
• And 100+ other options

Where to Download: Deaderpool’s MCCC Website

Why Use Both:

• MCCC: Handles story progression, automation, and complex modifications
• UI Cheats: Provides faster, click-based access to common cheats

Many players use both simultaneously for complete control.

Mod Note: Both mods require updates after game patches. Always check for new versions after The Sims 4 updates.

Other Useful Cheat Mods

More Columns in CAS: Not a cheat mod, but essential for managing large custom content libraries. See our Sims 4 More Columns Mod guide.

All Cheats Mod: Various modders create “unlock all” mods for debug items, career rewards, and hidden content.

For even more mods, check out our Best Sims 4 Mod Manager guide to organize all your mods efficiently.

Platform-Specific Tips & Limitations

Each platform has unique advantages and limitations for cheating.

PC/Mac Advantages

Full Access:

• All cheats work
• Mods available (UI Cheats, MCCC)
• Fastest text input
• Macro software compatible
• Easy file management

Keyboard Shortcuts:

• Up Arrow recalls previous commands
• Tab autocompletes some commands
• Easy copy/paste for complex cheats

Best For: Content creators, serious players, mod users, anyone wanting maximum control

Steam vs Origin vs EA App

All three PC platforms support identical cheat functionality. Choose based on your preference cheats work identically across all.

Console Limitations

No Mod Support: PlayStation and Xbox cannot use:

• UI Cheats Extension
• MC Command Center
• Any script mods

All cheating must be manual via typed commands.

Achievement Impact: Testing cheats permanently disable achievements on that save file.

Slower Input: On-screen keyboards slow down cheat entry significantly.

Best For: Players wanting occasional cheat use, those without PC access

Legacy Console Considerations

Xbox One/PS4 vs Series X|S/PS5:

Newer consoles handle cheats better due to:

• Faster loading times
• Better performance with need-filling cheats
• Smoother interface when using cheat console

Older consoles work identically but may experience slowdowns with extensive cheat use.

Cheat Safety & Save File Management

Protect your game while cheating with these best practices.

Always Backup Save Files

Before Major Cheating:

1. Save your game normally
2. Exit to main menu
3. Copy your saves folder
4. Proceed with cheats

Save Location: PC/Mac: Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/saves PS4/PS5: Cloud save backup through PlayStation Plus Xbox: Cloud save through Xbox Live

How Often: Backup before:

• Testing unfamiliar cheats
• Making major changes
• Installing new mods
• Game patches

Recognize Save Corruption

Warning Signs:

• Game crashes on load
• Sims stuck in actions
• Missing relationships
• Inventory items disappeared
• Money reset to zero
• Skills disappeared

If Corruption Occurs:

1. Don’t save over existing file
2. Load most recent backup
3. Remove mods (if using any)
4. Repair game files
5. If severe, may need to abandon save

Cheat-Safe Practices

Low-Risk Cheats:

• Money cheats
• Build mode cheats
• Need filling cheats

Medium-Risk Cheats:

• Skill cheats
• Career cheats
• Relationship cheats

High-Risk Cheats:

• Death toggle
• Pregnancy manipulation
• Occult transformation
• Debug spawning commands

Minimize Risk:

• Test on duplicate saves
• Save before and after cheating
• Don’t spam cheats rapidly
• Give game time to process between cheats

Post-Cheat Save Management

After extensive cheating:

1. Save the game
2. Exit to main menu
3. Reload the save
4. Verify everything works correctly

This ensures all changes register properly.

Secrets, Easter Eggs & Hidden Cheats

The Sims 4 contains hidden commands and easter eggs many players never discover.

Classic Sims References

Rosebud: The original Sims money cheat still works in Sims 4, adding §1,000. A nostalgia trip for veteran players.

Kaching: Another classic money cheat from earlier games.

Developer Commands

Some cheats exist primarily for developers but work for players:

autonomy.show_queue: Prints autonomy data to console (mostly meaningless to players but interesting to see)

sims.hard_reset: More aggressive reset than standard resetSim

various debug commands: Many debug cheats exist in the game code but are undocumented or don’t function as players would expect

Cheat Code Origins

Testingcheats: Has existed since Sims 2, where it was originally boolProp testingCheatsEnabled true. The Sims 3 shortened it, and Sims 4 simplified further to just testingcheats true or testingcheats on.

Motherlode: First appeared in The Sims 2, giving §50,000. The name comes from “hitting the motherlode” striking it rich.

bb.moveobjects: The “bb” prefix indicates “Build/Buy mode.” Most build cheats use this prefix.

Unused/Broken Cheats

Some cheats appear in community lists but don’t actually function:

autopilot: Supposed to make Sims play themselves, but doesn’t work in Sims 4

slowmotionViz [0-8]: Intended for slow motion, inconsistent functionality

freerealestate on/off in Live Mode: Must be entered in neighborhood view, doesn’t work in Live Mode despite some guides suggesting it

Hidden Object Names

After using bb.showhiddenobjects, search for:

DEBUG: Shows all debug items Spawner: Various spawn points Clutter: Tiny decorative objects World: Items from worlds as decoration

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cheats disable achievements?

PC/Mac: Cheats do NOT disable achievements permanently. You can freely cheat and still earn achievements.

Console (PS4/PS5/Xbox): Any cheat requiring testingcheats true PERMANENTLY disables achievements/trophies for that specific save file. Build mode cheats and basic money cheats don’t disable achievements.

Will EA ban me for using cheats?

No. Cheats are an officially supported feature. EA explicitly encourages using cheats, and they’re documented on official EA websites.

Mods are different: While cheats are safe, mods exist in a gray area. EA doesn’t endorse mods but generally doesn’t punish players for using them. Use mods at your own discretion.

Why do cheats stop working after updates?

Game patches sometimes change underlying code, breaking cheats temporarily. Usually cheats work again within hours or days once the game stabilizes. For mods like UI Cheats and MCCC, creators must update them specifically for each patch.

Solution: Always check mod websites after patches for updated versions.

Can I use cheats on a legacy challenge?

Technically yes, but purists argue cheats violate challenge rules. Many challenge rules explicitly ban cheats.

Acceptable cheat uses in challenges:

• Fixing bugs
• Recovering from game crashes
• Build mode cheating for house aesthetics (if rules allow)

Generally banned:

• Money cheats
• Skill cheats
• Relationship cheats
• Need cheats

Check your specific challenge rules.

What happens if I use the wrong cheat code?

Nothing harmful. The game will either:

• Display “Cheat not recognized”
• Do nothing
• Return an error message

Wrong cheats won’t corrupt saves or break your game.

Can I cheat on console without disabling achievements?

Yes, but very limitedly. Only build mode cheats and basic money cheats work without testingcheats true, meaning you get:

Achievement-Safe Cheats:

• motherlode / kaching / rosebud
• Money [amount]
• FreeRealEstate on
• All bb. prefixed cheats

Disabled for Achievements:

• Skill cheats
• Career cheats
• Relationship cheats
• Most advanced cheats

How do I undo a cheat?

Most cheats can’t be undone directly. You must manually reverse them:

Skills: No reverse cheat. Would need to start new save or manually let skills decay.

Money: Use negative amounts or Money [lower amount] to remove money.

Relationships: Use negative values in relationship cheat to lower relationships.

Traits: Use traits.remove_trait [trait] to remove added traits.

Best practice: Save before cheating so you can reload if needed.

Why isn’t cas.fulleditmode working?

Common reasons:

1. Not enabling testing cheats first: Must enter testingcheats true before cas.fulleditmode
2. No confirmation message: This cheat doesn’t give confirmation. Just proceed to shift-click > Modify in CAS
3. Trying in CAS mode: Enter the cheat in Live Mode before opening CAS
4. Typo: Must be exactly cas.fulleditmode with a period, no spaces

Can I cheat celebrity fame levels?

Yes, use famepoints [amount] from Get Famous expansion. Add enough points and your Sim will rank up automatically.

How do I get a specific ghost type?

Use traits.equip_trait [ghost_trait] from our death cheats list. This transforms a living Sim into a ghost who “died” that way.

Example: traits.equip_trait ghost_fire creates a fire ghost.

Will cheats work with pirated games?

This guide supports only legitimate copies of The Sims 4. Pirated versions may have unpredictable behavior with cheats, lack DLC access, and can’t receive updates. Purchase the game officially through Origin, EA App, Steam, or console stores.

The base game is often free or heavily discounted, making piracy unnecessary.

Can I use cheats in multiplayer mode?

The Sims 4 has no true multiplayer mode. The Gallery allows sharing creations but isn’t real-time multiplayer. Cheats affect only your local save file and can’t impact other players’ games.

How do cheats affect gameplay longevity?

Personal preference entirely. Some players find cheating:

Extends enjoyment:

• Removes frustration
• Enables creative freedom
• Facilitates storytelling
• Saves time on grinding

Reduces enjoyment:

• Eliminates challenge
• Removes sense of accomplishment
• Makes progression meaningless

Best approach: Use cheats for aspects you don’t enjoy, play legitimately for aspects you do. Example: Cheat money for building, but earn skills naturally.

Latest Patch Notes – June 2026

Current Game Version: 1.118 (Released November 4, 2025)

The November 4, 2025 patch included over 150 community-voted bug fixes, making it one of the largest quality-of-life updates in Sims 4 history. While the patch primarily addressed bugs rather than adding new content, several fixes impact cheat usage:

Key Changes:

• Photos no longer turn black (applies to new saves)
• Children inherit features from parents better
• Mixologists more responsive
• Aspiration goals no longer reset
• Various interaction and autonomy improvements

Cheat Compatibility: All documented cheats in this guide work with version 1.118. If you experience issues:

1. Verify your game updated to 1.118
2. Check mod compatibility if using mods
3. Re-enable testingcheats true after loading
4. Report persistent issues to EA forums

Future Updates: The Sims team has committed to continued quality improvements throughout 2025 and beyond. This guide will be updated with each major patch to ensure cheat code accuracy.

Related Sims 4 Resources

Enhance your Sims 4 experience with these comprehensive guides:

Mods & Custom Content:

• Sims 4 UI Cheats Extension – The ultimate click-based cheating mod
• How to Install Sims 4 UI Cheats – Step-by-step installation guide
• Sims 4 More Columns Mod – Improve CAS browsing with 3-6 columns
• Best Sims 4 Mod Manager – Organize hundreds of mods efficiently
• Basemental Drugs Sims 4 – Mature gameplay mod guide

Gameplay Guides:

• All 20 Sims 4 Expansion Packs Ranked – Which packs are worth buying?

Official Resources:

• EA Sims 4 Official Site
• The Sims 4 Bug Reports Forum
• Sims Community News

Conclusion: Master Your Sims 4 Experience

Cheats transform The Sims 4 from a life simulation into a creative sandbox where your imagination sets the only limits. Whether you’re building architectural masterpieces, crafting intricate stories, or simply having fun without the grind, the hundreds of cheats documented in this guide give you complete control over every aspect of gameplay.

From basic money cheats to advanced occult transformations, from simple skill boosts to complex relationship manipulation, you now possess comprehensive knowledge of every cheat available in The Sims 4 as of June 2026. This guide will continue to be updated with each new expansion, game pack, and major patch to ensure you always have access to the most current and accurate cheating information available.

Remember the golden rules:

• Always save before experimenting with new cheats
• Enable testingcheats true before advanced cheats
• Backup saves regularly
• Use cheats to enhance your fun, not replace gameplay you enjoy
• Check back after patches for updated information

The Sims 4 continues to evolve with new content, features, and expansions. Bookmark this guide and return whenever you need a refresher, want to explore new cheats, or need troubleshooting help. Happy Simming, and may your plumbobs always be green!