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Even after nearly a decade since its release, The Sims 4 still boasts a massive following, primarily because of the unrivaled control it gives players over their Sims' lives. In addition, new mods and expansion packs keep the players hooked on the gameplay. These add-ons allow players to explore new features for their Sims.

Needless to say, players can create as many Sims as they want to in the CAS (Create a Sim) mode. From creating Sims to choosing their lifestyles, players can shape every aspect of their lives in The Sims 4. However, if players need to make any changes, they can effortlessly do so with a few simple steps covered in this article.

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How To Edit Pre-Existing Sims in The Sims 4?

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Players can use multiple methods to edit their Sims in the game. Conventional methods are suitable for those players who don't mind putting in some effort, and those who want to play more flexibly and take the legwork out of the equation can even opt for cheats. Let's take a look at both methods.

Usual Approach To Edit Sims

If players want to make fundamental changes in their Sims, this method can be helpful.

  • Ensure that the Sim is with its family.
  • Press and hold the “Shift” key on the keyboard and simultaneously left-click on the Sim.
  • The "Modify in CAS" option will appear.
  • Now, players will be able to make necessary changes to their Sims.

This method solely allows players to alter the hairstyle, outfits, and accessories of the Sim.

Editing Sims with Cheat

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Cheats in The Sims 4 allow players to tailor their gameplay and obtain a favorable outcome. Cheats also come in handy when editing the Sims. The main advantage of opting for this method is that it gives players complete control over editing. Follow these steps to alter Sims’ aspects using cheats.

  • Enable cheats by pressing "CTRL + SHIFT + C" and all bumper buttons on PS4 and Xbox in The Sims 4.
  • Type in the command "testingcheats true".
  • To enable the edit sim cheat Sims 4, players need to type "cas.fulleditmode" in the cheat windows and hit "enter".
  • Hit "Esc" button on the keyboard to make the cheat box disappear.
  • To edit a sim, press shift, left-click on the Sim, and click on "Edit in CAS."

The process remains same for Xbox and PS4.

The Sims 4 is available now for PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.