Dive into the vibrant world of *The Sims 4* Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack! This exciting update lets you run your own business, become a tattoo artist, and much more. But who says you have to play by the rules? Unlock the secrets to instant mastery with our comprehensive guide to *The Sims 4* Businesses & Hobbies cheats.
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How To Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion
Before unleashing your Sim's inner cheat-master, you need to access the console command window. The method varies depending on your platform:
- Mac: Command + Shift + C
- PlayStation/Xbox: L1 + L2 + R1 + R2
- PC: Ctrl + Shift + C
Once the window appears, type "testingcheats true" and hit Enter. This crucial step unlocks many of the cheats below. Now you're ready to bend the rules of Sim life!
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All The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Cheats

Skill Cheats
Master Pottery and Tattooing instantly! These cheats bypass the learning curve, letting you set your skill level directly:
stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery X | Set Pottery skill level (replace X with 1-10). |
stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing X | Set Tattooing skill level (replace X with 1-10). |
Trait Cheats
Want to instantly shape your Sim's personality? These cheats add or remove specific traits:
traits.equip_trait trait_Beloved | Adds the Beloved Brand trait. |
traits.remove_trait trait_Beloved | Removes the Beloved Brand trait. |
traits.equip_trait trait_Idealist | Adds the Idealist trait. |
traits.remove_trait trait_Idealist | Removes the Idealist trait. |
traits.equip_trait trait_Shady | Adds the Shady trait. |
traits.remove_trait trait_Shady | Removes the Shady trait. |
Perk Cheats
Unlock powerful Skill Mastery Perks to give your Sim a competitive edge. Use these cheats to instantly acquire them:
traits.equip_trait AspirationalCreator | Active Aura perk |
traits.equip_trait AspirationalThinker | Aspirational Thinker perk |
traits.equip_trait AuraActive | Active Aura perk |
traits.equip_trait AuraCreative | Creative Aura perk |
traits.equip_trait AuraMental | Mental Aura perk |
traits.equip_trait FinalTouch | Final Touch perk |
traits.equip_trait InTheZone | In the Zone perk |
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedActive | Pigeonholed (Active) perk |
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedCreative | Pigeonholed (Creative) perk |
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedMental | Pigeonholed (Mental) perk |
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedSocial | Pigeonholed (Social) perk |
traits.equip_trait PowerfulPerformer | Powerful Performer perk |
traits.equip_trait SecondWind | Second Wind perk |
traits.equip_trait Spacebend | Spacebender perk |
traits.equip_trait SecretSpice | Secret Spice perk |
That's your complete guide to *The Sims 4* Businesses & Hobbies cheats! For more Simming tips and tricks, learn how to repair broken objects in the Blast from the Past event.
The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.