Cheats for Sims 4: Unlocking Business and Hobby Secrets

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With The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies cheats, you can quickly advance in this expansion, allowing you to explore numerous new features that typically require time to fully master. One of the major highlights is learning how to manage a small business, along with gaining skills in Tattooing and Pottery, or even mentoring fellow Sims in the community. If this all sounds overwhelming, you’re likely in the right place. The Sims 4 cheats are well-recognized shortcuts for any tedious tasks you may encounter, and this is equally true for the Businesses and Hobbies expansion pack.

Fortunately, the game developers support the use of cheats to enhance your gameplay experience. From perfecting skills to acquiring special traits, these cheats can help ensure your small business thrives. Here’s what you need to know about The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to implement them. Master the right cheat combinations and you could achieve the Esteemed Entrepreneur aspiration before you know it!

Activating The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies Cheats

Before you can use any cheats in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies, you’ll need to open the cheat console:

* PC: Hold Ctrl and Shift, then hit C

* Mac: Hold Command and Shift, then hit C

* PlayStation: Press down all four shoulder buttons at the same time

* Xbox: Press down all four shoulder buttons at the same time

A text box will show up in the upper right corner where you can enter cheat codes. To activate cheats, type testingcheats true, which will enable additional options when you shift-click on Sims, items, etc. For consoles, use X+O (PlayStation) or A+B (Xbox) to shift-click. To disable cheats, follow the same steps but type testingcheats false. It’s always a good idea to make a quick save before diving into cheats, just to be extra cautious.

Trait Cheats for The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies

Delivering a speech in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies — (Image credit: EA)

Skill Cheats for The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies

A Sim practicing pottery in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies — (Image credit: EA)

stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery [1-10]
stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing [1-10] Choose any level from 1 to 10 based on your preference. If you want to become a master at a skill, go directly for level 10.

Skill Mastery Perks Cheats for The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies

Learning a new skill in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies — (Image credit: EA)

traits.equip_trait AuraActive – This trait helps your Sim assist nearby Sims in developing their active skills more quickly.
traits.equip_trait AspirationalCreator – Earn Satisfaction Points for crafting high-quality items.
traits.equip_trait AspirationalThinker – Gain Satisfaction Points by engaging in mental skills activities.
traits.equip_trait AuraCreative – Aids nearby Sims in enhancing their creative abilities more swiftly.
traits.equip_trait FinalTouch – Your Sim can enhance the quality of items with a single touch.
traits.equip_trait InTheZone – Allows your Sim to stay focused on tasks without being hindered by other needs.
traits.equip_trait AuraMental – This trait helps enhance mental skills of other nearby Sims.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedActive/PigeonholedCreative/PigeonholedMental/PigeonholedSocial – Boosts skill development in specific areas while making it harder to learn others.
traits.equip_trait PowerfulPerformer – Your Sim builds relationships with their audience more quickly and enhances their enjoyment.
traits.equip_trait SecondWind – Revitalizes your Sim after exercise, allowing them to continue longer.
traits.equip_trait Spice – Improves food and drink quality with just a sprinkle of seasoning.
traits.equip_trait Spacebend – Allows your Sim to bend reality and teleport.

You can easily remove any of these perks by switching ‘equip’ with ‘remove.’ Current cheats for Stellar Stamina, Skillful Sleep, and Mental Muscles are not yet available.

Small Business Cheats for The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies

A satisfied business owner in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies — (Image credit: EA)

You can also utilize cheats to manage your Business Renown and set your Business Alignment. After activating testing cheats, shift-click on your small business-owning Sim and select Pack Cheats, then Expansion Packs, then EP18.

In this menu, you’ll have two options to control your small business. The first is Change Small Business Renown, which allows you to raise it to a five-star ranking or reduce it as needed.

The second option is Set Small Business Alignment, which ranges from 1-7, with 1 being nefarious (Schemer) and 7 being virtuous (Dreamer), with neutral positioned at 4. You can pick any alignment and see how it impacts your business.

Interested in how the Businesses and Hobbies expansion compares to others? Check out our guide on the best Sims 4 expansion packs available right now.