The Sims 4 Guide To Unlocking Free Items And Content Through In-Game Cheats

The Sims 4 offers players a vast array of customization options, but accessing certain items, unlocking career rewards, and manipulating game environments can sometimes require specific actions or progression. For players seeking to expand their in-game inventory without the standard gameplay grind, The Sims 4 features a robust cheat system. These cheats allow users to unlock hidden objects, bypass gameplay restrictions, and gain access to content that is typically unavailable through normal purchasing channels. By utilizing specific codes within the game’s cheat console, players can effectively access "free" items and build materials that would otherwise be locked behind career milestones or hidden from the standard Buy Mode catalog.

How to Activate the Cheat Console

Before entering any codes to unlock items or manipulate the game economy, players must first enable the cheat console. This is a fundamental step that unlocks the ability to use additional cheat commands.

On a personal computer, the cheat console is opened by pressing the key combination Ctrl + Shift + C. On gaming consoles, such as Xbox and PlayStation, players must press all four trigger buttons simultaneously. Once the text box appears on the screen, the command testingcheats true (or testingcheats on) must be entered and confirmed. This activation command enables shift-click interactions and unlocks the full range of available cheats.

Unlocking Free Build Mode and Objects

For players interested in building and interior design, several cheats remove restrictions on where and how objects can be placed, effectively unlocking the full potential of the game’s assets.

• bb.enablefreebuild: This cheat allows players to build anywhere, removing the requirement to own a lot or be in build mode on a specific property.
• bb.moveobjects: This code ignores placement rules for objects, allowing players to cluster decor, clip items into one another, and create custom layouts that are otherwise impossible.
• bb.showhiddenobjects: Often referred to as the "debug cheat," this reveals hundreds of items that are normally hidden from players. These items often include neighborhood scenery, small clutter pieces, and other buildable assets that cannot be purchased in standard Buy Mode.
• bb.showliveeditobjects: This cheat unlocks additional debug and environment items found in Buy Mode. It is recommended to use this after bb.showhiddenobjects to access hundreds of new objects for building.
• bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement: This code unlocks all career rewards, making them available for purchase in buy and build modes without needing to reach the required career level.

Accessing Free Simoleons (Currency)

Financial restrictions within the game can limit a player's ability to purchase items. Several cheats provide an immediate influx of Simoleons, allowing players to buy whatever they need without the gameplay grind.

• kaching: Adds 1,000 Simoleons to the household funds.
• rosebud: Also adds 1,000 Simoleons. This is a nostalgic code for veteran players of the franchise.
• motherlode: Grants 50,000 Simoleons instantly, a popular choice for players wanting substantial funds without drastically disrupting the game’s economy.
• Money [#]: Sets the household funds to an exact number specified by the player.
• FreeRealEstate on: When entered in neighborhood or world view, this makes all residential lots free to purchase.

Unlocking Skills and Career Progression

While these cheats do not directly provide physical items, they allow players to bypass the time required to level up skills and careers, which in turn unlocks specific rewards and items associated with those progression paths.

• stats.setskilllevel Major_SKILLNAME 10: This cheat maxes out a specific skill. The player must replace *SKILLNAME* with the name of the skill they wish to level (e.g., Painting, Guitar, Logic).
• careers.promote [career name]: This command (implied by the source data regarding career cheats) promotes the Sim in the specified career, unlocking the associated rewards and items.

Accessing Miscellaneous Free Content

Additional cheats exist that unlock specific gameplay elements or provide utility that aids in item acquisition.

• sims.spawnsimple NUMBER: Spawns a specific number of Sims into the game world.
• pregnancy.forceoffspringcount SIM ID NUMBER: This unique cheat allows players to determine the number of babies a Sim will have. To use it, the player must first identify the Sim’s ID number.
• households.autopay_bills: Automatically pays all household bills, freeing up household funds for other purchases.
• crafting.shorten_phases: Speeds up the crafting process, allowing players to create items more quickly.

Important Considerations Regarding Mods

It is noted that a vibrant modding community exists for The Sims 4. While the cheats listed above are native to the game, some players may utilize mods to further expand their access to free content or alter game mechanics. However, the use of mods requires downloading third-party files and is distinct from the built-in cheat system.

Conclusion

The Sims 4 provides a comprehensive set of built-in cheat codes that allow players to unlock a wide variety of items, currency, and gameplay advantages. By activating the cheat console and entering specific commands, players can bypass standard restrictions to access hidden build items, generate funds, and max out skills. These tools effectively provide a "free" method to experience the full breadth of the game's content without adhering to the intended progression or financial constraints.

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