Cheats are a time-honored tradition of Sims players everywhere. We won’t judge you for using them. In fact, we encourage it! Learn all about console cheats for The Sims™ 4 ahead, or find cheats for PC/Mac here.
- Console Cheats vs. PC/Mac Cheats
- How to Open the Cheat Console
- Build Mode Cheats
Console Cheats vs. PC/Mac Cheats
There are a few differences between entering cheat codes on a PC/Mac and entering them on a console like the PlayStation®4 or Xbox One. The most important, though, is that enabling some cheats on a console actually disables Achievements and Trophies on your current game save. You’ll need to earn those the old-fashioned way, without using cheats.
Specifically, any of the cheat codes that require you to input “testingcheats true” are the ones that disable Achievements in your current game save. (Note that it does not disable Achievements in your other saves!)
Luckily, Build mode cheats like the ones listed here are fair game!
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How to Open the Cheat Console
To enter cheat codes for The Sims 4 on a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, start by launching a new game or opening a saved game. Then, open the Cheat Console by holding down all four shoulder buttons while in game (or, if you’re using a mouse and keyboard with your console, press CTRL+Shift+C). This will bring up the cheat dialogue box.
While most Build mode cheats only require entering the cheat code you want to use, Live mode cheats may involve an extra step, which you can read about here.
To close the Cheat Console once you’ve entered your cheat codes, press all four shoulder buttons again (or pressing ESC if you’re using a mouse and keyboard).
Additionally, some cheats may require shift-clicking Sims or objects. To execute a shift-click, hold Circle and press X (on PlayStation 4) or hold B and press A (on Xbox One).
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Build Mode Cheats
There are three different modes in The Sims 4: Create-a-Sim mode, Build mode, and Live mode. You can enter Build/Buy cheats in both Live mode or Build mode, but you must be in Build mode to use them. The Build mode cheats include codes for moving objects, expanding the Build/Buy catalog, and more.
If you’re looking for Live mode cheats, you can find them here.
Hold L2+R2 (PlayStation 4) or LT+RT (Xbox One) and press up/down on the D‑pad
Increases/decreases size of selected object
bb.enablefreebuild
Enables ability to build anywhere, including locked lots
bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement
Unlocks all career rewards in Buy mode
bb.moveobjects
Removes restrictions on item placement
bb.showhiddenobjects
Shows all in-game items that aren’t available for purchase
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