💻Getting Started5 min read
Console Commands & Cheats Guide
Every cheat and console command in Early Access — enable console, use safely, fix issues.
📅 Published: 2026-05-26🔄 Updated: 2026-05-26
💻 Console Commands Overview
💡 Important: Using console commands may disable achievements for that save. Always back up your saves first.
🔧 How to Enable Console
- Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the console
- Type testingcheats true to enable cheat mode
- Enter any command below
💰 Money Cheats
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
money [amount] | Set household funds to exact amount |
motherlode | Add 50,000 to household |
kaching | Add 1,000 to household |
freeRealEstate on | All lots are free |
👤 Character Cheats
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
resetSim [name] | Reset a stuck Para |
fillNeeds | Max all needs for selected Para |
setMaxSkill [skill] [level] | Set skill to specific level |
addTrait [trait] | Add personality trait |
removeTrait [trait] | Remove personality trait |
setAge [stage] | Change age (baby, child, teen, adult, elder) |
🏠 Build Mode Cheats
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
bb.moveobjects on | Place objects anywhere (no collision) |
bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement | Unlock all career items |
bb.showhiddenobjects | Show debug objects |
bb.enablefreebuild | Build on any lot |
⚠️ Troubleshooting
- Console not opening? Make sure you press Ctrl+Shift+C (not Ctrl+C)
- Command not working? Check spelling and try with/without spaces
- Game crashing? Some commands conflict — restart game and try one at a time
- Achievements disabled? Using cheats disables achievements for that save