The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* introduces exciting new opportunities for players to manage a small business, delve into the world of tattoo artistry, and explore various hobbies. But let's face it—not everyone enjoys the grind. Here's your comprehensive guide to using cheats in *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies expansion to unlock new skills, traits, and perks instantly.
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How To Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion
To start bending the rules in The Sims 4, you'll first need to open the console command window. The method varies by platform:
- Mac: Press Command, Shift, and C.
- PlayStation/Xbox: Simultaneously press L1, L2, R1, and R2.
- PC: Press CTRL, Shift, and C.
Once the console is open, type in "testingcheats true" to enable cheats. This is crucial because some cheats won't function without this command. With that out of the way, you're ready to dive into the world of shortcuts and instant gratification.
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
In this expansion, you can master Pottery and Tattooing. But if you're not in the mood to put in the hours, here's how to instantly level up:
| 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
Want to give your Sims unique personality traits without the grind? Use 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
For those looking to give their Sims an edge in life, here's how to unlock various Skill Mastery Perks:
| 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 there you have it—all the cheats for The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies expansion. Whether you're looking to master new skills, enhance your Sim's personality, or gain a competitive edge, these cheats will help you achieve your goals faster. For more tips, 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.
