The best Sims 4 cheats to use in 2024

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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 CheatsWhat 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 CheatsWhat 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.

SkillCheats

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 CheatsWhat 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 CheatsWhat 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 CheatsWhat 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:
  - Education
  - Engineer
  - Law
- Dream Home Decorator: Interior Decorator
- Eco Lifestyle: Civil Designer
- Get to Work:
  - Detective
  - Doctor
  - Scientist
- Life and Death:
  - Reaper
  - Undertaker
- Lovestruck: Romance Consultant
- Snowy Escape: Salaryperson
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 CheatsWhat 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.

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