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.

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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 2025.

Table of contents

  • How to use cheats in Sims 4
  • Best money cheats in Sims 4
  • Best build cheats in Sims 4
  • Best skill cheats in Sims 4
  • Best weather cheats in Sims 4
  • Best relationship cheats in Sims 4
  • Best career cheats in Sims 4
    • All Sims 4 careers
  • Best Live Mode and CAS cheats in Sims 4

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.

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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 voilà, you got a bunch of cash in just a few seconds (if only it were that easy in real life).

Money CheatsWhat They DoRosebud1,000 SimoleonsKaching1,000 SimoleonsMotherlode50,000 SimoleonsMoney [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 into the 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 DoFreeRealEstate On/OffMake all homes free in World Viewbb.moveobjects on/offMove around objects in places the base game grid doesn’t allowbb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlementUnlocks all Build Mode content (including career-specific items)bb.showhiddenobjectsUncover hidden objects in the Build catalogbb.enablefreebuildBuild 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.

SkillCheatsCharismastats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10Comedystats.set_skill_level Major_Comedy 10Cookingstats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking 10Fishingstats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10Fitnessstats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10Gardeningstats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10Handinessstats.set_skill_level Major_Handiness 10Logicstats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10Paintingstats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10Photographystats.set_skill_level Major_Photography 10Video Gamingstats.set_skill_level Major_VideoGaming 10Writingstats.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 Sims 4 weather cheats I found most useful:

Weather CheatsWhat They Doweather.start_weather_event weather_Sunny_WarmChange the weather to a warm, sunny dayweather.start_weather_event weather_SunShower_CoolChange the weather to a warm, sunny, rainy dayweather.start_weather_event weather_Snow_StormActivate a snowstormweather.start_weather_event weather_Cloudy_DryLightningInitiates a lightning, sunny dayweather.lightning_strike_object (simID)Strike down a Sim with lightningweather.summon_lightning_strikeActivate lightning strikes within a neighborhood radiusseasons.advance_seasonAdvance to next seasonseasons.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, and 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 Domodifyrelationship (Sim1Name) (Sim2Name) 100 LTR_Romance_MainFully max out a romantic relationship with a Simmodifyrelationship (Sim1Name) (Sim2Name) -50 LTR_Romance_MainFully decrease a romantic relationship with a SimModifyRelationship (Sim1Name) (Sim2Name) 100 LTR_Friendship_MainMax out a friendshipModifyRelationship (Sim1Name) (Sim2Name) -50 LTR_Friendship_MainDecrease friendshiprelationships.create_friends_for_simInstantly make a Sim your friend relationship.introduce_sim_to_all_othersSim 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 Docareers.promote [enter career here]Promote your Sim in their current professionalcareers.add_career [enter career here]Place a new career to your Simcareers.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 are 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 offer 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 Docas.fulleditmodeFully customize already made Sims, including their age and traitsdeath.toggle true/falseMake your Sim immortalresetsim [Enter Sims’s first and last name]If your Sim has become frozen, use this cheat to unstick themsims.give_satisfaction points [Enter number here]Gain satisfaction point to use in the Aspiration tab. Unlock unique buffs for your Sim. sims.fill_all_commoditiesFill up all motivesheadlineeffects on/offTurn off effects like Plumbobs and speech bubbles above Simsfullscreentoggle Creates a fullscreen window for your gamefps on/offShow 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.

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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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