What are the build mode cheats in The Sims 4?
Sims 4 build mode cheats
The Sims 4 has 5 build mode cheats, including bb.moveobjects, bb.showhiddenobjects, bb.enablefreebuild. They run in the game engine, and the game's scripts don't mark them as needing testingcheats.
Build mode cheats in The Sims 4 remove placement limits and unlock restricted catalog items. You can overlap furniture, edit locked lots, and place neighborhood decorations.
All of these commands come with the base game and work as client engine cheats. They run directly from the main executable file on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Build mode cheats
| Cheat | What it does | Pack |
|---|---|---|
bb.moveobjects onengine cheat | Lets you place objects anywhere in build mode: overlapping other objects, through walls, or in midair. More about bb.moveobjects | Base game |
bb.showhiddenobjectsengine cheat | Shows objects the build and buy catalog normally hides, such as rewards and collectibles. More about bb.showhiddenobjects | Base game |
bb.enablefreebuildengine cheat | Lets you enter build mode on lots that are normally locked, like some community lots. | Base game |
bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlementengine cheat | Unlocks objects you normally earn, such as career rewards, in the buy catalog. | Base game |
bb.showliveeditobjectsengine cheat | Shows the live edit objects in the build and buy catalog, which it normally hides. | Base game |
How to enter build mode cheats in order
First, open the cheat console. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, Cmd + Shift + C on Mac, or hold all four shoulder buttons on console. If a command requires testing cheats, type testingcheats true and press Enter.
Next, type bb.moveobjects on to let items intersect with walls or other objects and float in the air. Type bb.enablefreebuild if you want to edit a locked lot, such as a restricted community lot.
Finally, unlock the full catalog before you start placing items. Enter bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement to buy locked career rewards. Type bb.showhiddenobjects first, and then enter bb.showliveeditobjects to reveal hidden collectibles and neighborhood decorations.
Common mistakes and what each cheat cannot do
Players often confuse the catalog unlock commands because they reveal different groups of items. The bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement cheat only unlocks gameplay rewards like career items, and it does not show collectibles. Conversely, bb.showhiddenobjects reveals hidden rewards and collectibles, while bb.showliveeditobjects only shows neighborhood decorations.
Typing a command incorrectly is another common mistake. The bb.moveobjects cheat takes an on or off argument, so typing bb.moveobjects on is the clearest way to start it. Also, bb.enablefreebuild only unlocks the build mode button on the current lot, and it does not change placement rules.
Questions
How do you overlap objects in The Sims 4?
Open the cheat console and type bb.moveobjects on. This command lets you place objects inside other objects, through walls, or in midair.
How do you edit locked lots in The Sims 4?
Use the bb.enablefreebuild cheat while visiting the locked lot. This unlocks the build mode button on restricted lots like certain community spaces.
What is the cheat to unlock career rewards in build mode?
Type bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement into the cheat console. This lets you buy items that normally require gameplay progress, such as career rewards.
What is the difference between showhiddenobjects and showliveeditobjects?
The bb.showhiddenobjects cheat reveals hidden catalog items like collectibles and rewards. The bb.showliveeditobjects cheat reveals the decorative objects used to dress the surrounding neighborhoods.
Do build mode cheats require expansion packs?
No, all of these build mode cheats belong to the base game. They work on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox without extra packs.