What does the motherlode cheat do in The Sims 4?
motherlode cheat
Adds §50,000 to your household funds. Type motherlode in the cheat console. It works without testingcheats on PC and Mac.
The motherlode cheat gives your household 50,000 Simoleons in The Sims 4. You enter this money command in Live mode. It comes with the Base game.
You do not need extra arguments or numbers when you type the word motherlode. On PC and Mac, the command works right away without enabling testing cheats first. On PlayStation and Xbox, the game counts it as a cheat, so you must turn cheats on first.
motherlodeType this in the cheat console (Ctrl + Shift + C)- NoNeeds testingcheats true first (PC and Mac)
- §50,000The amount, read from the game code
- Base gamePack
On PC and Mac it works without testingcheats. On PlayStation and Xbox the game counts it as a cheat, so cheats must be on.
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How to enter the motherlode money cheat
Load your household in Live mode before you open the cheat console. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, or press Cmd + Shift + C on Mac. On PlayStation and Xbox, hold down all four shoulder buttons at the same time.
Type motherlode into the cheat console. You do not add any extra words, symbols, or spaces to the command. The game adds 50,000 Simoleons directly to your household funds.
PC and Mac players can use this command as soon as the cheat console opens. You do not need to type testingcheats true on a computer for this money cheat. Console players have an extra step because the command counts as a cheat on PlayStation and Xbox.
Why the motherlode cheat is not working
Make sure you are in Live mode when you use the command. Cheats go in Live mode, so the command will not add money to your household on other screens. Check that an active household is loaded on the screen.
PlayStation and Xbox players must turn on cheats before motherlode works. Open the cheat console with all four shoulder buttons and type testingcheats true. After you turn cheats on, type motherlode into the console.
Check your spelling if your household funds do not change. The command is one word with no spaces, aliases, or extra parameters. Typing a space between mother and lode causes the command to fail.
Questions
How much money does the motherlode cheat give in The Sims 4?
The motherlode cheat adds 50,000 Simoleons to your household funds. It does not accept custom numbers or extra arguments.
Do you need testingcheats true for motherlode on PC and Mac?
No, the motherlode command works without testingcheats on PC and Mac. You only need to open the cheat console in Live mode and type motherlode.
How do you use the motherlode cheat on PlayStation and Xbox?
Press all four shoulder buttons in Live mode to open the cheat console. Turn cheats on by typing testingcheats true, then type motherlode to get 50,000 Simoleons.
Does the motherlode cheat require any expansion packs?
No, the motherlode cheat is part of the Base game in The Sims 4. You do not need any other packs to add the 50,000 Simoleons.