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Sims 4: Unlock All Business and Hobby Cheats Guide

by Allison Apr 22,2025

The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* introduces exciting new opportunities for players to run their own small businesses, become tattoo artists, and delve into various hobbies. But for those who prefer to bend the rules, here's a comprehensive guide to all the *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to use them to enhance your gameplay experience.

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

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

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

Once the window is open, type in "testingcheats true" to enable cheats. This step is essential as some cheats require this command to function properly. After enabling cheats, you're ready to dive into the array of cheats offered by 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 eager to become an expert without the grind, 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 these trait cheats, which can be added or removed without the usual effort:

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

Boost your Sims' abilities with these Skill Mastery Perks, which can give them a competitive edge in various aspects of life:

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 *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to use them. Whether you're looking to skip the grind or just experiment with different aspects of the game, these cheats can enhance your gameplay significantly. If you're interested in more tips, learn how to break and repair a broken object during the *The Sims 4* Blast from the Past event.

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

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