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Sims 4: Ultimate Guide to Business and Hobby Cheats

Author : Harper May 23,2025

The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* introduces a world of entrepreneurial and artistic opportunities. From running a small business to becoming a tattoo artist, the possibilities are endless. But let's face it, not everyone enjoys the slow climb to mastery. Here's your guide to all the cheats for *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies expansion, ensuring you can bypass the grind and dive straight into the fun.

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  • How To Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion
  • All The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Cheats
    • Skill Cheats
    • Trait Cheats
    • Perk Cheats

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

Before you can start using cheats to enhance your gameplay in The Sims 4, you need to access the console command window. The method varies depending on your platform:

  • Mac: Press Command + Shift + C.
  • PlayStation/Xbox: Press all four shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, and R2).
  • PC: Press CTRL + Shift + C.

Once the window pops up, type in "testingcheats true" to enable cheats. This step is crucial as it activates the ability to use the cheats listed below. With this out of the way, you're ready to explore the shortcuts this expansion offers.

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 this expansion, you can master two new skills: Pottery and Tattooing. If you're eager to showcase your expertise without the effort, here's how to instantly set your skill levels:

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

Trait Cheats

Want to give your Sims unique personality traits without the usual grind? Here are the cheats to add or remove specific traits:

traits.equip_trait trait_BelovedAdds the Beloved Brand trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_BelovedRemoves the Beloved Brand trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_IdealistAdds the Idealist trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_IdealistRemoves the Idealist trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_ShadyAdds the Shady trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_ShadyRemoves the Shady trait from your Sim.

Perk Cheats

Boost your Sims' abilities with these Skill Mastery Perks, giving them a competitive edge in their pursuits:

traits.equip_trait AspirationalCreatorUnlocks the Active Aura perk.
traits.equip_trait AspirationalThinkerUnlocks the Aspirational Thinker perk.
traits.equip_trait AuraActiveUnlocks the Active Aura perk.
traits.equip_trait AuraCreativeUnlocks the Creative Aura perk.
traits.equip_trait AuraMentalUnlocks the Mental Aura perk.
traits.equip_trait FinalTouchUnlocks the Final Touch perk.
traits.equip_trait InTheZoneUnlocks the In the Zone perk.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedActiveUnlocks the Pigeonholed (Active) perk.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedCreativeUnlocks the Pigeonholed (Creative) perk.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedMentalUnlocks the Pigeonholed (Mental) perk.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedSocialUnlocks the Pigeonholed (Social) perk.
traits.equip_trait PowerfulPerformerUnlocks the Powerful Performer perk.
traits.equip_trait SecondWindUnlocks the Second Wind perk.
traits.equip_trait SpacebendUnlocks the Spacebender perk.
traits.equip_trait SecretSpiceUnlocks the Secret Spice perk.

With these cheats at your fingertips, you can fully enjoy the new The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies expansion without the usual wait times. Dive in and let your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit soar!

The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.