What are all the Sims 4 cheats?

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Unleash Your Inner Architect and God: The Ultimate Guide to Sims 4 Cheats

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The Sims 4, a sandbox of endless possibilities, can sometimes feel constrained by its inherent rules. Fear not, aspiring Sim gods and masterful architects! A plethora of cheat codes exist to bend the game to your will. This guide serves as your comprehensive compendium to unlocking the full potential of your Sims 4 experience. From granting unlimited wealth to manipulating relationships and build modes, we’ll cover everything you need to know to become a true Sims 4 virtuoso.

The Core Cheats: Your Gateway to Unlimited Power

Before diving into specifics, remember the golden rule: activate the cheat console by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C (or all four shoulder buttons simultaneously on consoles). A text box will appear at the top of your screen where you’ll enter your commands. Many cheats require you to first type “testingcheats true” and press Enter. This enables advanced cheat functionality.

Here’s a breakdown of essential cheat categories:

  • Money Cheats:

    • kaching: Grants 1,000 Simoleons.
    • rosebud: Grants 1,000 Simoleons.
    • motherlode: Grants 50,000 Simoleons.
    • Money [Amount]: Sets your household’s Simoleons to a specific amount (e.g., “Money 500000” gives you 500,000 Simoleons).
    • FreeRealEstate On/Off: When in neighborhood or world view, use “FreeRealEstate On” to make all lots free. Use “FreeRealEstate Off” to revert to original prices.

  • Build Mode Cheats: (These often require “testingcheats true”)

    • bb.moveobjects: Allows you to place objects anywhere, ignoring grid restrictions and object collision. Extremely useful for creative builds!
    • bb.showhiddenobjects: Reveals hidden objects in the Buy Mode catalog, including debug items used by the game developers.
    • bb.showliveeditobjects: Reveals even more debug objects, specifically those used to decorate the game’s worlds.
    • bb.enablefreebuild: Allows building on locked lots, such as community lots and secret lots.
    • bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement: Unlocks all career reward objects in Build/Buy mode, regardless of career progression.

  • Sim Manipulation Cheats: (Requires “testingcheats true”)

    • sims.givesatisfactionpoints [Number]: Adds satisfaction points to a selected Sim, which can be used to purchase reward traits.
    • careers.promote [Career Name]: Promotes a Sim in their current career. Replace “[Career Name]” with the actual career name (e.g., “careers.promote detective”).
    • careers.demote [Career Name]: Demotes a Sim in their current career.
    • careers.add_career [Career Name]: Adds a specific career to the selected Sim.
    • careers.remove_career [Career Name]: Removes a specific career from the selected Sim.
    • modifyrelationship [Your Sim’s Name] [Target Sim’s Name] [Relationship Level] [Liking/Romance]: Manually adjusts the relationship between two Sims. This is a complex cheat! For example, “modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth 100 Liking” sets their liking relationship to 100. Replace the relationship level with a number (0-100). Use “Liking” or “Romance” for the relationship type.
    • relationship.destroy [Sim ID 1] [Sim ID 2]: Completely removes the relationship between two Sims. This requires finding the Sim IDs, which can be found with further cheats. Use with caution!
    • stats.setskilllevel [Skill Name] [Level]: Sets a Sim’s skill level. Replace “[Skill Name]” with the skill name (e.g., “Major_Guitar”) and “[Level]” with the desired level (1-10, or 1-5 for child skills).
    • sims.addbuff BuffMotives_Visible: Makes a Sim’s motives (hunger, energy, etc.) visible, even when not actively selected.
    • sims.removebuff BuffMotives_Hidden: Reverses the above cheat.

  • Death Cheats: (Requires “testingcheats true”)

    • sims.add_buff Ghostly: Turns a Sim into a ghost for four hours.
    • sims.removeallbuffs: Removes all buffs from a Sim, including moodlets and ghost status.
    • traits.equiptrait [Trait Name]: Adds a specific trait to a Sim. (e.g., “traits.equiptrait Vampire” makes them a Vampire if you have the Vampires game pack.)
    • traits.remove_trait [Trait Name]: Removes a specific trait from a Sim.
    • sims.getsimidbyname [First Name] [Last Name]: Provides the Sim ID, necessary for some advanced cheats.

  • Pregnancy Cheats: (Requires “testingcheats true”)

    • sims.addbuff buffPregnancy_InLabor: Immediately puts a pregnant Sim into labor.
    • sims.addbuff buffPregnancy_Trimester1: Sets a Sim to the first trimester of pregnancy.
    • sims.addbuff buffPregnancy_Trimester2: Sets a Sim to the second trimester of pregnancy.
    • sims.addbuff buffPregnancy_Trimester3: Sets a Sim to the third trimester of pregnancy.
    • pregnancy.forceoffspringcount [Sim ID] [Number]: Forces the number of offspring in a pregnancy. Requires the Sim ID and the desired number of babies. Be careful, as the game may not handle more than 6 babies in a single pregnancy well!

  • Aspiration Cheats: (Requires “testingcheats true”)

    • aspirations.completecurrentmilestone: Instantly completes the current milestone of a Sim’s aspiration.

  • Gameplay Cheats: (Requires “testingcheats true”)

    • resetSim [First Name] [Last Name]: Resets a stuck Sim. This is a lifesaver when Sims get glitched or unresponsive.
    • headlineeffects on/off: Toggles the display of plumbobs and thought bubbles above Sims’ heads. Turning them off can be useful for taking screenshots.
    • fullscreen: Toggles fullscreen mode.
    • fps on/off: Displays the game’s frame rate.
    • hovereffects on/off: Disables the yellow highlight that appears when hovering over objects and Sims in Live Mode.
    • ui.dialog.auto_respond: Automatically chooses dialogue options for you.

  • Expansion Pack/Game Pack Specific Cheats:

    • Many Expansion and Game Packs add their own unique cheats. It’s best to search online for these, specifying the pack you’re interested in. Examples include cheats related to Vampires, Werewolves, Realm of Magic, and Island Living.

Important Considerations

  • Typos are your enemy! Cheats are case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as written. Double-check spelling and capitalization.
  • Cheats can break your game. While most cheats are safe, some can cause unexpected issues or corrupt your save file. Save your game frequently, especially before using potentially risky cheats.
  • Cheat responsibly! Overuse of cheats can diminish the enjoyment of the game for some players. Experiment, but don’t let cheats completely overshadow the core gameplay.
  • The Games Learning Society, at GamesLearningSociety.org, offers insights into how games, including The Sims 4, can be powerful learning tools. Explore their website for more information on the educational aspects of gaming.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I find a Sim’s ID for cheats that require it?

To find a Sim’s ID, you must first enable cheats by typing “testingcheats true” into the cheat console. Then, enter the cheat “sims.getsimidbyname [First Name] [Last Name]”. The Sim ID will be displayed in the cheat console.

2. Can I use cheats on consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S)?

Yes! The cheat console is accessed the same way: by pressing all four shoulder buttons simultaneously. All the cheats listed in this guide work on consoles as well, although typing can be a bit more cumbersome.

3. What do I do if a cheat isn’t working?

First, ensure that you’ve enabled testing cheats by typing “testingcheats true“. Then, double-check your spelling and capitalization. Ensure there are spaces where required and no extra spaces. If the cheat still doesn’t work, it might be outdated or specific to an expansion pack you don’t own.

4. Are there any cheats to make my Sim immortal?

While there isn’t a direct “immortality” cheat, you can use the “traits.equiptrait traitNeverWeary” cheat to make your Sim never need to sleep. You can also use the “traits.equip_trait LongLived” trait to extend their lifespan. For complete immortality, you could regularly use the potion of immortality if you have the Elixir of Life.

5. How do I get rid of an unwanted moodlet?

You can try “sims.removeallbuffs” to remove all moodlets, both positive and negative. If you want to remove a specific negative moodlet, you’ll need to find its specific buff ID and use “sims.remove_buff [Buff ID]”. Finding the correct buff ID requires external resources.

6. What’s the best way to quickly increase my Sim’s skills?

The fastest way is to use the “stats.setskilllevel [Skill Name] [Level]” cheat. Remember to replace “[Skill Name]” with the correct skill code (e.g., Major_Guitar for guitar skill) and “[Level]” with the desired level.

7. Can I use cheats to unlock all aspirations?

There isn’t a single cheat to unlock all aspirations, but you can complete the current milestone of an aspiration using “aspirations.completecurrentmilestone“.

8. How do I cheat to get twins or triplets?

First, ensure the Sim is pregnant. Then, use the cheat “pregnancy.forceoffspringcount [Sim ID] [Number]” to set the number of babies. Replace “[Sim ID]” with the pregnant Sim’s ID and “[Number]” with the desired number of offspring.

9. Is there a cheat to instantly complete a career?

No, there isn’t a cheat to instantly complete a career. However, you can use “careers.promote [Career Name]” repeatedly to quickly advance through the career levels.

10. How do I get access to debug items in Build/Buy mode?

Use the cheats “bb.showhiddenobjects” and “bb.showliveeditobjects” in Build Mode. These will reveal a vast number of hidden objects in the catalog.

11. Can I use cheats to change a Sim’s traits?

Yes! Use “traits.equiptrait [Trait Name]” to add a trait and “traits.removetrait [Trait Name]” to remove one.

12. How do I reset a Sim who’s stuck or glitching?

Use the cheat “resetSim [First Name] [Last Name]“. This will reset the Sim to a safe location.

13. Are there any cheats that disable needs decay?

You can use a combination of the “sims.addbuff BuffMotives_Visible” cheat to make motives visible and then drag the motives to full. While the game is paused to increase needs. Use rewards to make them need the needs less.

14. Can I use cheats to change a Sim’s appearance after creating them?

Yes, you can. Open the cheat console, type “testingcheats true,” then type “cas.fulleditmode” and press Enter. Now, click on your Sim and select “Plan Outfit” to enter Create-A-Sim with full editing capabilities.

15. Where can I learn more about the educational value of games like The Sims 4?

Explore the website of the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/ for resources and research on the intersection of games and learning.

With this comprehensive guide, you are now equipped to manipulate your Sims 4 universe with unprecedented power. Happy Simming!

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