Sims 4: Unlocking Business and Hobby Cheats - A Guide %v

The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* offers a thrilling array of new gameplay options, allowing players to manage a small business or master the art of tattooing, among other exciting hobbies. However, for those who prefer a shortcut, here's a comprehensive guide on how to utilize *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies cheats to enhance your gaming experience.

How To Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion

Before diving into the world of cheats in The Sims 4, you'll 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: Hold down CTRL, Shift, and C.

Once the window is open, enter "testingcheats true" to activate the cheat system. This step is crucial as many cheats won't function without it. After enabling cheats, you're ready to explore the new possibilities in the Businesses and Hobbies expansion.

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All The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Cheats

Tattoo shop in The Sims 4 as part of an article about Businesses and Hobbies cheats.

Skill Cheats

In the Businesses and Hobbies expansion, you can master two new skills: Pottery and Tattooing. To skip the learning curve and become an expert instantly, use the following cheats:

stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery X	Replace X with a number from 1 to 10 to set your Pottery skill level.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing X	Replace X with a number from 1 to 10 to set your Tattooing skill level.

Trait Cheats

Enhance your Sims with new personality traits without the grind. Here are the cheats to add or remove these traits:

traits.equip_trait trait_Beloved	Adds the Beloved Brand trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_Beloved	Removes the Beloved Brand trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_Idealist	Adds the Idealist trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_Idealist	Removes the Idealist trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_Shady	Adds the Shady trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_Shady	Removes the Shady trait from your Sim.

Perk Cheats

Gain a competitive edge in The Sims 4 with Skill Mastery Perks. Here's how to unlock these beneficial boosts for your Sims:

traits.equip_trait AspirationalCreator	Unlocks the Active Aura perk.
traits.equip_trait AspirationalThinker	Unlocks the Aspirational Thinker perk.
traits.equip_trait AuraActive	Unlocks the Active Aura perk.
traits.equip_trait AuraCreative	Unlocks the Creative Aura perk.
traits.equip_trait AuraMental	Unlocks the Mental Aura perk.
traits.equip_trait FinalTouch	Unlocks the Final Touch perk.
traits.equip_trait InTheZone	Unlocks the In the Zone perk.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedActive	Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Active) perk.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedCreative	Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Creative) perk.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedMental	Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Mental) perk.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedSocial	Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Social) perk.
traits.equip_trait PowerfulPerformer	Unlocks the Powerful Performer perk.
traits.equip_trait SecondWind	Unlocks the Second Wind perk.
traits.equip_trait Spacebend	Unlocks the Spacebender perk.
traits.equip_trait SecretSpice	Unlocks the Secret Spice perk.

These are all the cheats available for The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies expansion. If you're interested in more gameplay 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.