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How to use the Sims 4 free build cheat to build anywhere

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The Sims 4 free build cheat lets you bypass The Sims 4's strict grid system when it comes to building and placing items on your map. Simply, it allows you to place anything, anywhere in any neighborhood, and essentially gives you unobstructed planning permissions. It's just one of the great Sims 4 cheats available.

While the grid keeps everything organized, item collisions sometimes mean you can't place a door in a certain area or have your homes as realistically cluttered as you might want to see them. Terrible terrain? Not a problem. Want to build a densely-packed cityscape? You got it. And, if you want to fill it with new items, don't forget the Sims 4 debug cheat gives you access to hidden ones. Here's how to use the Sims 4 free build cheat to reshape the town entirely.

How to enable The Sims 4 free build cheat

Before you can start enabling cheats in The Sims 4, you’ll need to open the cheat console following the simple rules below:

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  1. The Sims 4 PC cheats: Hold Ctrl and Shift, then press c
  2. The Sims 4 Mac cheats: Hold Command (⌘) and Shift, then press c
  3. The Sims 4 PS4 cheats: Hold down all the four shoulder buttons at once
  4. The Sims 4 Xbox One cheats: Hold down all four shoulder buttons at once

A text box should appear across the top of the screen where you can then enter any cheat codes you want, including the free build one.

How to use The Sims 4 free build cheats to build anywhere

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Building in The Sims 4 can be tricky and time-consuming. It can also be really expensive. With The Sims 4 free build cheats you’ll be able to unlock endless building potential with the chance to not only build on lots you weren’t allowed to before, but move objects wherever you want, disregarding their grid placement. Simply follow the instructions below to get going.

Once you’ve enabled cheats, you must type testingCheats true into the console.

  • bb.enablefreebuild - build anywhere, even on locked lots such as the dorms in The Sims 4: Discover University or the hospital etc.
  • bb.moveobjects on - allows you to move objects wherever you want and adjust the height with 9 moving objects upwards and 0 moving downwards

Additionally, you can use the codes below to make a house for your Sims without worrying about the money you need to build it. Simply move your Sims into a lot and use the below cheat code to build their dream home with zero Simoleon stress. You can also use Sims 4 money cheats to relieve the stress forever.

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  • FreeRealEstate On - build anywhere for free
  • FreeRealEstate Off - turns build anywhere for free mode off

Want some more sneaky cheats? Here's the Sims 4 career cheats that'll have you promoted in no time.

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