Whether you’re looking to boost your Sim’s career, build the perfect house, or shake things up with relationship tweaks, this Sims 4 cheat guide for PlayStation players has you covered. The instructions here explain how to activate cheats, what codes to use, and how they function on the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game. Be aware that enabling cheats will disable trophies and achievements. Also, although these commands are widely used, some may not be fully verified on consoles, so use them with care.
How to Open the Cheat Console
To use any cheat in The Sims 4 on PlayStation, you’ll first need to access the cheat console. This is done by holding all four shoulder buttons (L1 + L2 + R1 + R2) at once. A narrow box will appear at the top of the screen, where you can type cheat commands. To exit, press the same button combination again.
Some cheats require an extra step—enabling advanced cheats. Type in:
testingcheats true
You must include the word “true” to activate advanced functions. To disable them later, you can use testingcheats false or testingcheats off.
On PC, shift-clicking is required for some actions. On console, this is done by holding Circle and pressing X.
Money and Household Funds Cheats
Using cheat codes, you can quickly adjust your Sim family’s finances:
Money [amount] – Sets the exact number of Simoleons
motherlode – Instantly adds 50,000 Simoleons
kaching or rosebud – Grants 1,000 Simoleons
Seasonal Event Items and Sugar Skulls
Past event collectibles like Sugar Skulls, Decorative Eggs, and Magic Beans can still be accessed. First, enable cheats and enter bb.showhiddenobjects. Then switch to Build Mode. In the Objects by Function menu, select the Decorations category, go to Miscellaneous, and scroll through to find the event items. Place them in the world, then have Sims collect them to add to their Household Collections.
Build Mode Enhancements
With testingcheats true enabled, the following commands modify object placement:
[ and ] – Increase or decrease object size
9 and 0 – Raise or lower objects
bb.moveobjects on/off – Place objects freely, regardless of rules
bb.showhiddenobjects – Reveals items normally hidden or collectible
bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement – Unlocks all Build Mode items typically tied to career progress
Speed Up Pregnancy Cheats
To control pregnancy states instantly, enable cheats and use these commands:
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester1 – Sets pregnancy to first trimester
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester2 – Sets to second trimester
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester3 – Sets to third trimester
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_inlabor – Initiates labor; use a bassinet for fake birth sequence
Trigger Sim Death
Enable testingcheats true and use the following to simulate imminent death:
sims.add_buff buff_death_electrocution_warning – Risk death when fixing electronics
sims.add_buff buff_death_elderexhaustion_warning – Death after physical exhaustion
sims.add_buff buff_mortified – Embarrassment-related death within 5 hours
sims.add_buff buff_motives_hunger_starving – Starvation-induced death within a day
Editing Sim Skills
Use this format to set skill levels (requires testingcheats true):
stats.set_skill_level [SkillType] [1-10]
For example, stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 7 sets the fishing skill to level 7.
Skill types include:
Major_Fishing, Major_Mischief, Major_Guitar, Major_Programming, Major_Gardening, Major_GourmetCooking, Major_Comedy, Major_Charisma, Major_Writing, Major_VideoGaming, Major_Violin, Major_RocketScience, Major_Painting, Major_Piano, Major_Logic, Major_Handiness, Major_HomestyleCooking, Major_Bartending, Major_Dj, Skill_Fitness, Skill_Child_Social, Skill_Child_Motor, Skill_Child_Creativity, Skill_Child_Mental
Sim and Object Interactions
By entering testingcheats true and typing cas.fulleditmode, players unlock full CAS editing. Press Circle + X on a Sim or object for more options:
Modify Sim (CAS) – Change appearance except name and inherited traits
Reset Object – Resets Sim or item
Add to Family – Adds Sim to active household
Make Happy – Fills all motives and boosts mood
Enable/Disable Motive Decay – Control how needs change
Make Object Dirty/Clean – Change object cleanliness state
Teleport Sim – Move selected Sim to clicked spot on ground
General Cheats and Utilities
Here’s a range of extra commands to manage gameplay and Sims:
Help cheats – Displays list of commands
FreeRealEstate [on/off] – All homes are free when used on neighborhood map
Death.toggle – Toggles death on or off
resetSim [First] [Last] – Resets named Sim
fullscreen – Toggles full screen
headlineeffects [on/off] – Show/hide plumbobs and emotion bubbles
households.autopay_bills – Automatically pay household bills
ui.dialog.auto_respond – Skip dialogue or make auto decisions
aspirations.complete_current_milestone – Completes the current aspiration task
careers.promote [CareerName] – Instantly promote Sim in chosen job
careers.demote [CareerName] – Demote Sim in selected career
careers.remove_career [CareerName] – Remove career
crafting.shorten_phases – Speeds up crafting processes
sims.fill_all_commodities – Max out one Sim’s needs
stats.fill_commodities_household – Max needs for entire household
sims.modify_funds [amount] – Adds or removes specified funds
sims.remove_all_buffs – Clears moodlets
sims.spawnsimple [number] – Spawns selected number of Sims (use with caution)
bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement – Unlock career reward items
sims.give_satisfaction_points [amount] – Adds satisfaction points for rewards
Adjusting Relationships
To change relationship values, use this format:
modifyrelationship [Sim1 First] [Sim1 Last] [Sim2 First] [Sim2 Last] [value] Ltr_Friendship_Main – Adds friendship points
modifyrelationship [Sim1 First] [Sim1 Last] [Sim2 First] [Sim2 Last] [value] Ltr_Romance_Main – Adds romance points
Adding the Grim Reaper to the Family
If a Sim dies and the Grim Reaper appears, you can add him to your household. With testingcheats true on, press Circle + X on him before he leaves and select “Add to Family.”
Using the MoveObjects Cheat
To bypass placement limitations, use bb.moveobjects in the cheat console. This toggles a mode that allows objects to be placed anywhere, even in unusual locations like on top of beds or inside pools. Note that this can make some items unusable, but it’s ideal for creative building.