Almost every Simmer has used a cheat at some point in their life. I’ve done it more times than I can count, from the originalSimstoBustin’ Out’sgnome feature. Over the years, more and more cheats have come out, easing the stress of the tumultuous virtual life.

While some offer more niche purposes, others set the stage as the stand-outs. Here’s a list of the bestSims 4cheats to use in 2025.

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How to use cheats in Sims 4

Toenable cheatsinSims 4, open your text box withCTRL + SHIFT + Con your PC, or hitall four triggerson your controller (Xbox and PlayStation). Enter ‘testingcheats on’ to activate this feature.

Most cheats don’t require you to use the second step. For instance, you can open the text box and plug in any money cheats. However, others still may require the ‘testingcheats on’ string to work properly.

Opening cheat text box in Sims 4

Best money cheats in Sims 4

Sims 4’smoney cheats are one of the most used features in theSimscommunity. Just enter a string, and voilà, you got a bunch of cash in just a few seconds (if only it were that easy in real life).

Best build cheats in Sims 4

You’ll undoubtedly be putting in plenty of hours into theSims 4’sBuild Mode. It’s the one place you can customize any environment, creating the world of your dreams. The cheats below help bypass some of the restrictions placed on it, whether it be through locked objects or expensive lots.

Best skill cheats in Sims 4

There are plenty ofskill cheatsto take advantage of inSims 4, especially if you have an abundance of expansion packs. However, some attributes are more mandatory than others when setting off a specific career. Here’s a breakdown of the most common skills you’ll need to advance in your job or improve your Sim’s life for the better.

Best weather cheats in Sims 4

If you have theSims 4 Seasonspack, you have the power to change the weather. Here are some of the bestSims 4weather cheatsI found most useful:

Best relationship cheats in Sims 4

The relationships you build inSims 4are crucial for any playthrough. They’ll help you progress further in your career, and create memories for your family’s legacy. Increasing your relationship levels will take some time, and you may need to spend more than a few days talking to a Sim. Luckily, relationship cheats can make it more accessible, permitting you to max out romantic or friendship-based connections.

Best career cheats in Sims 4

Advancing in a Sim’s career can be one of the most challenging and longest journeys. But, if you want to skip the whole process, you can do so with the game’s many career cheats.

All Sims 4 careers

If you aren’t sure what job to plug into the cheat, here are all the jobsSims 4has to offer:

Best Live Mode and CAS cheats in Sims 4

Entering Live Mode is the part of the gameplay where you actually control your Sims, as opposed to Build Mode and Create a Sim. While UI controls offer better general gameplay, other hacks make your entire household happy. Besides Live Mode, Create-a-Sim only features one cheat to use, removing specific restrictions from already-made Sims.

While you’re in Live Mode, you’re able to activate hidden features when selecting a Sim. For PC, hold down ‘Shift’ and click on your Sim. Xbox users can hit ‘A +B,’ while PlayStation players can press ‘X +O’ for this interaction.

Sims 4 Live Mode cheats

You’ll see various cheats through the speech bubbles, such as a ‘Cheat Need…’ interaction. ThisSims 4cheat is my go-to feature, as it fills up a Sims mood and disables any need decay. You can also use this technique on the mailbox instead, showcasing another needs decay section. Through this method, players can make everyone happy in their Sim’s household or even the whole world. That way, you can have a conversation without any negative moodlets.

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