"Sims 4: Unlock All Business and Hobby Cheats - How to Use"

Author: Emery May 04,2025

The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* introduces an exciting array of new opportunities for players to dive into the world of small business management and explore creative hobbies like tattoo artistry. However, for those eager to bypass the usual progression and dive straight into mastery, here's a comprehensive guide on how to utilize cheats in the *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies expansion to enhance your gameplay experience.

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

Before you can start leveraging cheats in The Sims 4, you'll need to access the console command window. The method to open this window varies depending on your platform:

  • Mac: Press Command, Shift, and C simultaneously.
  • PlayStation/Xbox: Press all four shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, and R2) at the same time.
  • PC: Press CTRL, Shift, and C together.

Once the command window is open, type in "testingcheats true" to enable cheats. This step is crucial as some cheats won't function without it. With cheats activated, you're ready to explore the full potential of the Businesses and Hobbies expansion.

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

The Businesses and Hobbies expansion introduces two new skills: Pottery and Tattooing. If you're looking to skip the learning curve and become an instant expert, use these skill cheats:

stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery XSet Pottery level by replacing the X with a number between 1 and 10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing XSet Tattooing level by replacing the X with a number between 1 and 10.

Trait Cheats

Enhance your Sims' personalities with these trait cheats, allowing you to add or remove specific traits without the usual effort:

traits.equip_trait trait_BelovedUnlocks the Beloved Brand trait for your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_BelovedDeletes the Beloved Brand trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_IdealistUnlocks the Idealist trait for your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_IdealistDeletes the Idealist trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_ShadyUnlocks the Shady trait for your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_ShadyDeletes the Shady trait from your Sim.

Perk Cheats

Gain a competitive edge in The Sims 4 with these perk cheats, which unlock various Skill Mastery Perks to boost your Sims' abilities:

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

With these cheats at your fingertips, you can fully customize your experience in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies expansion. Whether you're looking to master new skills, enhance your Sim's traits, or gain powerful perks, these cheats offer a shortcut to achieving your in-game goals.

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