Summary
Unlike other games, cheats are a core part ofThe Simsfranchise. Whether building the perfect home,leveling up skills, or simply trying to suppress those pesky needs, most players will find it hard not tooccasionally turn to these easy shortcuts when playingThe Sims 4.
While some classic cheats like motherlode or bb.moveobjects are staples inThe Simscommunity, other, equally useful ones fly under the radar. These underrated cheats are real game-changers, making playthroughs smoother, more immersive, and just a lot more enjoyable. Here are some of the best, lesser-knownThe Sims 4cheats all players should know.
To enable the following cheat codes, Simmers must inputtestingcheats trueinto the cheat console (triggered by hitting Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac).
1Keep Sims Still While In CAS
Makes Customization Easier By Freezing Sims In Create A Sim
One of the major gripes Simmers have withThe Sims 4is the way the Sims don’t stand still while in Create a Sim (CAS). Occult Sims have particularly dramatic idle animations, which can make their makeovers quite painstaking. Gamers have even turned tocreating mods to slow downtheir Sims during customization, but there is actually a much easier solution built into the game.
Entering the cheat codecas.clockspeed 0will freeze Sims in CAS, allowing players to focus on fine-tuning their Sims' features, outfits, and traits without distraction. To bring back movement, players can typecas.clockspeed 1into the console.
2Turn Off Plumbob And Thought Bubbles
For players trying to capture the perfect screenshots or those who valuemore realistic and immersive playthroughs, Sims' bright green plumbobs, speech bubbles, and random thought bubbles can be pretty intrusive. Thankfully, there’s an easy cheat to hide these distracting visuals entirely.
Typingheadlineeffects offremoves all overhead UI clutter, including names and titles. This cheat is the secret to clean, cinematic screenshots and game footage. When players want these effects back, they can easily restore them by enteringheadlineeffects on.
3Duplicate Items Easily
Makes Decorating Smoother And Faster
The Sims 4Build and Buy Mode has its fair share ofwell-loved shortcuts, but this one is criminally overlooked. Withtestingcheats trueactivated, players can holdshifton an item to instantly duplicate it, then useleft-clickto place it wherever they like.
This secret hack even works on roof pieces and entire rooms, things that are not usually cloneable using the eyedropper tool. By eliminating the need to drag the same item from the catalog repeatedly, this trick is a massive time-saver, especially when decorating very detailed builds.
4No More House Fires
Disables Potential Fire Hazards
Fire has always been one of the most iconic hazards inThe Sims.Fireplaces, clothes dryers, and ovens start uncontrollable house fires a lot more often than a new player would expect. For Simmers who want a safer and stress-free household, a lesser-known cheat disables fire hazards entirely.
Enteringfire.toggle_enabledwill allow players to enjoy cooking and the warmth of a cozy fireplace without the constant worry of a potential disaster, allowing for more relaxing and wholesome gameplay.
Players must activate the cheat in advance of a fire, as it won’t stop an ongoing one.
5Instant Friendship
Creates A Friend For Selected Sim
Each new expansion pack introducesnew social events, and most of them require Sims to have at least one friend to complete them, but making friends the traditional way can take time.
Gamers in need of a friend for their Sim can userelationships.create_friends_for_simto instantly create a friendship for the selected Sim. This new friend will also spawn on their lot, making it a lot easier to start an activity. This cheat is the go-to option for fast-tracking social goals and opening up gameplay that requires preexisting relationships.
6Change Sims' Workwear
Lets Players Customize Sims' Work Wardrobe
Sometimes a Sim’s dream career comes with a less-than-dreamy uniform, but the base game doesn’t allow players to edit their Sims' work outfits by default. Fortunately, there is a cheat that players can use to tailor their Sim’s work wardrobe to match their personal style.
Enteringsims.modify_career_outfit_in_casinto the console will instantly open Create a Sim and allow players to directly edit their Sim’s current career attire, including hair and makeup. No more sending Sims off to work in randomized, mismatched Style Influencer outfits or a full Llama Mascot suit as a professional Athlete.
7Free Housing Cheat
Makes All Housing Lots Free
It can be a pain to find a suitable home after finishing up with Create A Sim. With just §20,000 to start, it’s typical for Simmers to settleon a cheap starter lot, cheat their way into lots of Simeleons, and then swiftly move into the house they actually wanted. But there’s a much quicker, less-known way that skips all the hassle.
Players can shortcut their way into their dream home using the following hack:freerealestate on. The cheat must be activated in Manage Worlds and will permit players to purchase any lot for free, regardless of their households' current funds.
8Instantly Equip Traits
Unlocks Hidden And Special Traits
Alongsideregular Sims' traits found in CAS, there are hidden traits typically unlocked through gameplay or the Reward Store. These traits provide their own incredible buffs, such as a never-decaying Hygiene bar or guaranteed excellent quality meals that never spoil. But if players don’t have enough Satisfaction points to claim these traits, they can achieve them with a simple shortcut.
Typingtraits.equip_traitplus the trait name, for example,traits.equip_trait HardlyHungrywill instantly assign the selected Sim that trait. With this cheat, Simmers can drastically expand their Sims' personalities and instantly gain the benefits of special attributes like Seldom Sleepy or Steel Bladder without grinding for aspiration points.
9Set Exact Household Funds
A More Precise Free Money Cheat
Even veteranThe Simsplayers might not be aware that they don’t need to spammotherlodeorkachingto get the Simoleons they want. There’s a much simpler but overlooked cheat that allows players to set their household funds to a specific number, whether that’s §5 or §999,999,999.
Typingmoneyfollowed by the number the player wants will change the household’s funds to that exact figure. This hack is especially usefulfor gameplay challengesthat require a certain amount of funds, and is just a faster, much more precise money cheat that is perfect for players who want financial control without going overboard.
