The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* introduces exciting new gameplay elements, allowing players to run a small business, become a tattoo artist, and explore various hobbies. For those who enjoy bending the rules, here's a comprehensive guide to all the cheats available in *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies expansion, along with detailed instructions on how to use them.
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How To Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion
Before diving into the world of shortcuts in The Sims 4, you'll need to access the console command window. The method varies by system:
- Mac: Press Command, Shift, and C simultaneously.
- PlayStation/Xbox: Press all four shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, and R2) at once.
- PC: Hold down CTRL, Shift, and C together.
Once the command window is open, type in "testingcheats true" to enable cheats. This step is crucial as some cheats will not function without it. With that out of the way, you're ready to explore the cheats offered by the new expansion.
Related: How To Study a Historical Display in The Sims 4 Blast From the Past Event
All The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Cheats
Skill Cheats
The Businesses and Hobbies expansion introduces two new skills: Pottery and Tattooing. To instantly master these skills, use the following cheats:
| stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery X | Replace X with a number from 1 to 10 to set your Pottery skill level. |
| stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing X | Replace X with a number from 1 to 10 to set your Tattooing skill level. |
Trait Cheats
Enhance your Sims' personalities with these trait cheats, which you can add or remove at will:
| traits.equip_trait trait_Beloved | Equip your Sim with the Beloved Brand trait. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_Beloved | Remove the Beloved Brand trait from your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_Idealist | Equip your Sim with the Idealist trait. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_Idealist | Remove the Idealist trait from your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_Shady | Equip your Sim with the Shady trait. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_Shady | Remove the Shady trait from your Sim. |
Perk Cheats
Boost your Sims' abilities with these Skill Mastery Perk cheats, designed to give them an edge in their pursuits:
| traits.equip_trait AspirationalCreator | Unlock the Active Aura perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait AspirationalThinker | Unlock the Aspirational Thinker perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait AuraActive | Unlock the Active Aura perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait AuraCreative | Unlock the Creative Aura perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait AuraMental | Unlock the Mental Aura perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait FinalTouch | Unlock the Final Touch perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait InTheZone | Unlock the In the Zone perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PigeonholedActive | Unlock the Pigeonholed (Active) perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PigeonholedCreative | Unlock the Pigeonholed (Creative) perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PigeonholedMental | Unlock the Pigeonholed (Mental) perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PigeonholedSocial | Unlock the Pigeonholed (Social) perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PowerfulPerformer | Unlock the Powerful Performer perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait SecondWind | Unlock the Second Wind perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait Spacebend | Unlock the Spacebender perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait SecretSpice | Unlock the Secret Spice perk for your Sim. |
With these cheats at your disposal, you can customize your Sims' journey through the world of businesses and hobbies in The Sims 4. For more tips, check out how to break and repair a broken object during The Sims 4 Blast from the Past event.
The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
