A new expansion for *The Sims 4* has hit the scene, offering players the chance to run a small business, dive into the world of tattoo artistry, and engage in a plethora of new hobbies. For those who enjoy bending the rules, we've compiled a comprehensive guide on all the cheats available in *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies expansion, along with step-by-step instructions on how to use them.
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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 do this 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 up, enter "testingcheats true" to enable cheating functionality. This step is crucial as some cheats will only work with this command activated. With that out of the way, you're ready to explore the exciting world of cheats offered by the Businesses and Hobbies expansion.
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All The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Cheats

Skill Cheats
The Businesses and Hobbies expansion introduces two new skills: Pottery and Tattooing. If you're eager to master these without the grind, here are the cheats to instantly set your skill levels:
stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery X | Set your Pottery skill level by replacing X with a number from 1 to 10. |
stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing X | Set your Tattooing skill level by replacing X with a number from 1 to 10. |
Trait Cheats
Add unique personality traits to your Sims quickly with these cheats, bypassing the usual effort required to earn them:
traits.equip_trait trait_Beloved | Unlocks the Beloved Brand trait for your Sim. |
traits.remove_trait trait_Beloved | Removes the Beloved Brand trait from your Sim. |
traits.equip_trait trait_Idealist | Unlocks the Idealist trait for your Sim. |
traits.remove_trait trait_Idealist | Removes the Idealist trait from your Sim. |
traits.equip_trait trait_Shady | Unlocks the Shady trait for your Sim. |
traits.remove_trait trait_Shady | Removes the Shady trait from your Sim. |
Perk Cheats
Gain a competitive edge with Skill Mastery Perks, which can be added to your Sims using these cheats:
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. |
And that wraps up all the The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to utilize them effectively. If you're hungry for more, here's a guide on how to break and repair a broken object in The Sims 4 Blast from the Past event.
The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.