The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* introduces an exciting array of new features, from running a small business to becoming a skilled tattoo artist. For those looking to bypass the grind, here's a comprehensive guide to all the cheats available in *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies expansion, and how to use them effectively.
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How To Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion
Before diving into the world of shortcuts in The Sims 4, you'll need to open the console command window. The method to do this varies depending on your platform:
- Mac: Press Command, Shift, and C simultaneously.
- PlayStation/Xbox: Simultaneously press all four shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, and R2).
- PC: Press CTRL, Shift, and C at the same time.
Once the command window is up, enter "testingcheats true" to enable cheat functionality. This step is crucial as some cheats won't work without it. After enabling cheats, you're ready to explore the array of shortcuts provided by the Businesses and Hobbies expansion.
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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 become a master without the hassle of learning, use these cheats to set your skill levels:
| stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery X | Set Pottery level by replacing the X with a number between 1 and 10. |
| stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing X | Set Tattooing level by replacing the X with a number between 1 and 10. |
Trait Cheats
Enhance your Sims' personalities with new traits without the need to earn them. Use these cheats to add or remove traits instantly:
| 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
Skill Mastery Perks can give your Sims an edge in the game. Use these cheats to instantly unlock various perks for your Sims:
| 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. |
These are all the cheats available in *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies expansion. Whether you're looking to master new skills, enhance your Sim's traits, or gain an edge with perks, these shortcuts can transform your gameplay experience. For more tips, check out how to break and repair a broken object during *The Sims 4* Blast from the Past event.
*The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
