In “The Sims 4,” I discovered a game-changer: the motherlode cheat. This nifty trick boosts your household’s funds by a lot, opening up endless possibilities for building and customizing.
Learning how to use this cheat was pretty easy, and it totally transformed my gameplay.
To get this cheat going, all you need to do is open the cheat console and type in the right command. It might sound a bit technical, but trust me, it’s super straightforward.
The moment I activated the cheat, my Sims’ bank account skyrocketed, which was amazing for unleashing my creative side without worrying about budget.
If you’re looking to push the boundaries of your creativity in the game, getting to grips with the motherlode cheat is a must.
Requirements
Before a player can use cheats in The Sims 4, certain prerequisites must be met to properly enable the cheat functionality.
Opening the Cheat Console:
- For PC users, one needs to press Ctrl + Shift + C.
- Mac users should press Command + Shift + C.
- On console versions, all four shoulder buttons must be pressed simultaneously.
Once the cheat console is open, the most crucial step is to activate cheat mode.
Enabling Cheat Mode:
- Type testing cheats true or testing cheats on and hit Enter.
List of Basic Cheat Commands
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| testingcheats true/on | Activates the cheat functionality. |
| motherlode | Adds 50,000 Simoleons to a player’s household funds. |
Note: Cheats can affect gameplay and achievements/trophies, so players should consider this before using them.
Before using cheats, make sure your game isn’t in the middle of an action or conversation to dodge any glitches. It’s crucial to get the cheat codes right because mistakes might not work and could even mess with your game.
For those on PC and Mac, don’t sweat about uppercase or lowercase letters in cheats; they don’t matter.
But keep in mind, turning on cheats might stop you from grabbing achievements or trophies while you play.
Enter the Cheat
The Motherlode cheat in The Sims 4 is a popular method for instantly increasing a Sim’s household funds by 50,000 Simoleons. To utilize the Motherlode cheat, players must first open the cheat console.
Warning: To use the “Motherlode” cheat in The Sims 4, players must first purchase a house.
| Cheat Code | Reward |
|---|---|
| rosebud | Receive 1,000 simoleons |
| motherlode | Receive 50,000 simoleons |
| money [enter amount] | Add the specified amount to the Sims’ family funds |
| sims.modify_funds -[enter amount] | Deduct the specified amount from the Sim’s account |
| households.force_bills_due | Trigger immediate bill payment |
For PC Users:
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+Cto bring up the cheat console window. - Type
testingcheats trueand pressEnterto enable cheats. - Afterward, players can enter
motherlodeand pressEnteronce more.
The Sim’s household will be immediately credited with the funds.
For Mac Users:
- Similar to PC, use
Command+Shift+Cto open the cheat console. - Proceed as with the PC instructions.
For Console Users:
- Activate the cheat console with all four shoulder buttons.
- Continue with the same subsequent steps as on PC.
Note: In The Sims 4, players are capped at holding a maximum of 9,999,999 simoleons.
