The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* opens up exciting new avenues for players to explore, from running a small business to becoming a skilled tattoo artist. Yet, for those who prefer a shortcut, here's your guide to all the cheats available in the Businesses and Hobbies expansion, and how to leverage them to enhance your gameplay experience.
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How To Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion
Before you can start using cheats in The Sims 4, you need to access the console command window. The method varies depending on your platform:
- Mac: Press Command, Shift, and C.
- PlayStation/Xbox: Simultaneously press all four shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, and R2).
- PC: Press CTRL, Shift, and C.
Once the command window is open, type in "testingcheats true" to enable cheating functionality. This step is crucial as it activates the cheats you're about to use. With this out of the way, you're ready to dive into the world of shortcuts and instant gratification provided by the new expansion's cheats.
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. If you're eager to master these without the grind, here's how you can instantly set your skill levels:
| stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery X | Set Pottery level by replacing X with a number between 1 and 10. |
| stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing X | Set Tattooing level by replacing X with a number between 1 and 10. |
Trait Cheats
Enhance your Sims' personalities with new traits, or remove them just as easily, using these cheats:
| traits.equip_trait trait_Beloved | Unlocks the Beloved Brand trait for your Sim. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_Beloved | Deletes the Beloved Brand trait from your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_Idealist | Unlocks the Idealist trait for your Sim. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_Idealist | Deletes the Idealist trait from your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_Shady | Unlocks the Shady trait for your Sim. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_Shady | Deletes the Shady trait from your Sim. |
Perk Cheats
Unlock a variety of Skill Mastery Perks to give your Sims an edge in the game with these cheats:
| traits.equip_trait AspirationalCreator | Unlocks the Active Aura perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait AspirationalThinker | Unlocks the Aspirational Thinker perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait AuraActive | Unlocks the Active Aura perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait AuraCreative | Unlocks the Creative Aura perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait AuraMental | Unlocks the Mental Aura perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait FinalTouch | Unlocks the Final Touch perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait InTheZone | Unlocks the In the Zone perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PigeonholedActive | Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Active) perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PigeonholedCreative | Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Creative) perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PigeonholedMental | Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Mental) perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PigeonholedSocial | Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Social) perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait PowerfulPerformer | Unlocks the Powerful Performer perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait SecondWind | Unlocks the Second Wind perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait Spacebend | Unlocks the Spacebender perk for your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait SecretSpice | Unlocks the Secret Spice perk for your Sim. |
And that wraps up all the The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to use them. For those seeking more ways to manipulate their game, check out how to break and repair a broken object in The Sims 4 Blast from the Past event.
The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
