List of The Sims 4 cheats for money, skills, build mode, and more (2024)

Cheats in The Sims 4 are a big part of the game, granting further ways to customise the sandbox experience.

From money and skill cheats to more freedom in build mode, there is a huge variety of codes in the game, and we've rounded up some of the most noteworthy ones to use, including for some of the latest and best Sims 4 expansions.

We have tested these cheats on PC, but all of the ones listed should work on Mac, PS4, PS5, and Xbox consoles as well.

If you're on PC or Mac, some of the best Sims 4 mods make using cheats even easier. We also have coverage on the best Sims 4 kits, Sims 4 expansion pack deals, and the latest Sims 5 news.

Remember that for any cheats to work, they must first be enabled by inputting the "testingcheats true" code into the cheats console.

Before you can start using cheats, you need to activate them. Doing so is simple: you type "testingcheats true" into the cheat console.

How to load up the cheat console varies depending on which platform you are on. Press and hold the following buttons:

• PC – Ctrl + Shift + C
• Mac – Command + Shift + C
• PS4/PS5 – L1 + R1 + L2 + R2 (all four shoulder/trigger buttons)
• Xbox – LB + RB + LT + RT (all four shoulder/trigger buttons)

Once you turn on cheats in the game, you can use any of the cheat codes in this article to your heart's content.

If your Sims are in debt or you can't afford a splashy purchase, these cheats will boost your household's bank balance.

Cheats must be enabled using "testingcheats true" before any of these will work.

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It can take a while for a Sim to raise a skill from one to ten, even at max speed. You can use cheat codes to bypass the wait.

Change a skill level by using the relevant code below. The number at the end determines the level number. We have set the default to the max level number (usually 10 for major skills, 5 for minor skills), but you can change this if you only wanted to boost a skill to, say, level 7.

Cheats must be enabled using "testingcheats true" before any of these will work.

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There are a number of codes that can significantly enhance the build mode experience, helping you to get your lots looking exactly how you want them to.

Cheats must be enabled using "testingcheats true" before any of these will work.

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There are a couple of cheat codes that offer more flexibility while in CAS mode.

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So you want to reach the top of the career ladder in an instant. Fortunately, there's a cheat for that. Promote a Sim in their career by using the below codes.

For additional cheats, replace the word "promote" with "demote", "add_career", "remove_career", or "retire" (e.g. "careers.demote Astronaut" gives a Sim an Astronaut career demotion).

Cheats must be enabled using "testingcheats true" before any of these will work.

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Want to get around managing a Sim's needs bars, such as energy and social? There are a few ways you can do this with cheat.

Firstly, enable cheats using "testingcheats true".

Then take advantage of one of the below (click on a category to expand it)...

Make two Sims instant friends or enemies with the "ModifyRelationship" cheat code.

Firstly, enable cheats using "testingcheats true", then use the relevant codes below.

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There are a lot of traits in the game, and some useful ones are locked behind gameplay such as careers and aspirations.

You can unlock a specific trait for your Sim by using the cheat code "traits.equip_trait" followed by the trait code name listed below. To remove a trait from a Sim, use "traits.remove_trait" instead.

Remember that cheats must be enabled using "testingcheats true" before this will work.

If a personality trait does not work, it may be because your Sim has the maximum number (six) of personality traits.

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If you have The Sims 4 Vampires installed, your Sims can become vampires and gain special powers. These codes provide shortcuts if you want to unlock the benefits in an instant rather than through gameplay.

Cheats must be enabled using "testingcheats true" before any of these will work.

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The Sims 4 Realm of Magic comes with the ability to play with spellcaster Sims, and there are plenty of cheat codes to go with that if you want to take a shortcut or two.

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With The Sims 4 Werewolves, your Sims can turn into werewolves. Here are the cheat codes you need to know for this occult.

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There are so many other cheats for the game that it's impossible to list them all. However, here are some useful cheat codes that don't fit into any of the other categories in this article.

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And that's the end of our cheats list. Happy cheating.