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In Sims 4, life and death are more than just part of the game – they’re tools for storytelling, chaos, or a little extra fun. Want to bring a Sim back from the dead? Turn someone into a ghost? Or just experiment with the many ways Sims can meet their end? That’s where cheat codes come in handy.
These Sims 4 life and death cheat codes work on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. We’ll show you how to activate cheats on your platform, and then give you the codes you need to take control of life and death in your Sims world.
How to Use Cheat Codes in Sims 4?
Before using life and death cheat codes, you need to enable cheats in your game. Here’s how to do it for each platform:
PC
- Press
Ctrl + Shift + Cto open the cheat console. - Type testingcheats true and hit Enter.
- You’ll see a confirmation message that cheats are enabled.
Xbox
- Press
LT + RT + LB + RB(all triggers) at the same time to open the cheat console. - Type testingcheats true and confirm it.
- You’re good to go.
PlayStation
- Press
L1 + L2 + R1 + R2together to open the cheat console. - Enter testingcheats true and hit OK.
- Cheats are now enabled.
Sims 4 Life and Death Cheat Codes
Here are the most useful life and death cheat codes for Sims 4. Use these to change your Sim’s fate in an instant:
Bring a Sim Back to Life
- Code:
traits.remove_trait Ghost - Select any ghost Sim and use this code to bring them back to the living world.
Kill a Sim Instantly
- Code:
sims.add_buff Buff_Death_Electrocution_Warning- Causes a Sim to die from electrocution.
- Code:
sims.add_buff Buff_Death_Starvation- Makes a Sim starve to death.
Turn a Sim into a Ghost
- Code:
traits.add_trait Ghost_X - Replace X with the type of death you want (e.g., Drown, Overheat, OldAge, etc.).
Resurrect a Sim Using the Book of Life
- Code:
writenote BookOfLife - If you’ve completed the Bestselling Author aspiration, you can use this code to summon a Sim back to life.
Sims 4 Career Life and Death Cheats
| Cheat | Effect |
| Careers.Promote Mortician | Promote Sim in Mortician Career. |
| Careers.Demote Mortician | Demote Sim in Mortician Career. |
| Careers.Promote Active_Reaper | Promote Sim in Repear Career. |
| Careers.Demote Active_Reaper | Demote Sim in Repear Career. |
Trait Life and Death Cheat Codes
| Cheat | Effect |
| traits.equip_trait trait_grief_denial | Apply the Denial Grief Trait. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_grief_denial | Eliminate the Denial Grief Trait. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_Skeptical | Add the Skeptical Trait to your Sim. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_Skeptical | Remove the Skeptical Trait from your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait GhostWhisperer | Give your Sim the Ghost Whisperer Trait. |
| traits.remove_trait GhostWhisperer | Take away the Ghost Whisperer Trait. |
| traits.equip_trait Grimborn | Add the Grimborn Trait to your Sim. |
| traits.remove_trait Grimborn | Remove the Grimborn Trait. |
| traits.equip_trait GrimDescendant | Apply the Grim Descendant Trait. |
| traits.remove_trait GrimDescendant | Take off the Grim Descendant Trait. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_Macabre | Add the Macabre Trait for a darker vibe. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_Macabre | Remove the Macabre Trait from your Sim. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_grief_depression | Introduce the Sadness Grief Trait. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_grief_depression | Remove the Sadness Grief Trait. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_grief_anger | Give your Sim the Anger Grief Trait. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_grief_anger | Take away the Anger Grief Trait. |
| traits.equip_trait trait_ChasedByDeath | Apply the Chased By Death Trait. |
| traits.remove_trait trait_ChasedByDeath | Remove the Chased By Death Trait. |
Tips for Using Sims 4 Life and Death Cheats
- Experiment Safely: Always save your game before trying any cheat that alters life and death.
- Shift-Click Options: With testing cheats enabled, you can shift-click on Sims to reset them, modify their needs, or even kill them directly.
- Add Drama to Your Storylines: These cheats are great for creating dramatic or funny situations in your game.