What does the testingcheats cheat do in The Sims 4?
testingcheats cheat
Turns on the game's cheat mode, which the commands marked testingcheats need. testingcheats false turns it off. Type testingcheats true in the cheat console. It is the switch itself: type it once, then the cheats marked testingcheats work until you turn it off.
The testingcheats command turns on cheat mode in The Sims 4. You need this mode active before you can use many other commands in the game. It comes with the base game, so you do not need any extra packs to use it.
You can run this command on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox. Type testingcheats true into the cheat box during Live mode to activate it. If you want to turn cheat mode off later, type testingcheats false instead.
testingcheats trueType this in the cheat console (Ctrl + Shift + C)- NoNeeds testingcheats true first (PC and Mac)
- Base gamePack
What to type after testingcheats
| Part | What it is | Needed |
|---|---|---|
enable | true or false | Optional |
More game and screen cheats
| Cheat | What it does | Pack |
|---|---|---|
clock.setspeed three | Sets the game speed: paused, one, two or three. | Base game |
fps onengine cheat | Shows the frame rate on screen. fps off hides it. | Base game |
headlineeffects offengine cheat | Hides the effects above Sims' heads, like the plumbob and speech bubbles, with off. on brings them back. | Base game |
hovereffects offengine cheat | Turns off the highlight when you hover over objects. on brings it back. | Base game |
How to type testingcheats and what happens
First, load a household so you are in Live mode. Open the cheat console by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac. If you play on PlayStation or Xbox, hold down all four shoulder buttons at the same time.
Type testingcheats true into the text box that appears and press Enter. This action activates the game's cheat mode right away. Once cheat mode is on, you can enter other commands that require testingcheats to function.
The enable word at the end of the command is optional, and it accepts true or false. Typing testingcheats false disables cheat mode again. You can switch this setting on or off whenever you play in Live mode.
When testingcheats does not work and what to try
If the command does not work, check which mode you are playing in. The testingcheats command is a Live mode code, so you must load a household first. Try entering Live mode before you open the cheat console and type the text again.
Check your spelling carefully in the cheat box. The game does not recognize any aliases or alternate names for this command. Make sure you type testingcheats as one word, followed by a space and then true or false.
Console players on PlayStation and Xbox can run this command without turning other cheats on first. PC and Mac players also run it directly from the standard cheat bar. If a different cheat fails later, run testingcheats true again to make sure cheat mode is active.
Questions
How do you turn on testingcheats in The Sims 4?
Open the cheat console in Live mode and type testingcheats true. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, Cmd + Shift + C on Mac, or all four shoulder buttons on console to open the box.
How do you turn off testingcheats?
Open the cheat console while in Live mode and type testingcheats false. This command turns the game's cheat mode back off.
Does testingcheats work on PlayStation and Xbox?
Yes, this command works on both PlayStation and Xbox in Live mode. Hold all four shoulder buttons to open the console, then type testingcheats true.
Do you need any expansion packs to use testingcheats?
No, the testingcheats command is part of The Sims 4 base game. You do not need any extra packs to use it.
What does the testingcheats command do?
It turns on the game's cheat mode in Live mode. You must turn this mode on before you can use other commands that require testingcheats.