The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion: A Dive into Gameplay and Cheats
The Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion pack makes a definite statement, introducing an exciting new element to the game—horses! This eagerly awaited addition offers players the chance to purchase horses, along with adorable sheep and mini goats. While the title might be a mouthful, it truly captures the essence of ranch life, even if “The Sims 4 Horse and Mini Goat and Sheep Ranch”could be a bit of a tongue twister.
Additionally, this expansion pays homage to another popular aspect of rural living: nectar making. Players can now develop a skill that allows their Sims to ferment a variety of fruits into delicious, non-alcoholic beverages, offering a new dimension to the ranching experience.
As you may have noticed, **Horse Ranch** leans heavily on skill development. Alongside these new activities, players can also access several new traits that complement their Sims’ ranching lifestyles. Whether players prefer to embrace the gameplay organically or use cheats for a shortcut, we’ve compiled a helpful list of cheat codes for The Sims 4 Horse Ranch.
Table of Contents
- How to Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch
- Skill Cheats for Sims
- Skill Cheats for Horses
- Trait Cheats
- NPC Career Cheats
How to Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch
Before diving into cheat codes, make sure to enable testing cheats. This step is crucial, as many cheats require this setting to function correctly.
To enable testing cheats:
- Open the cheat console by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C (PC/Mac) or by simultaneously holding down all four shoulder buttons (Xbox/PlayStation).
- Type testingcheats true into the console and press enter. A confirmation notification will appear, indicating that cheats are now enabled.
After enabling cheats, simply enter any desired cheat code and hit enter to apply it. To disable testing cheats, reopen the console and type testingcheats false, receiving another notification once successful.
While using console and debug cheats in The Sims 4 is generally safe, it’s advisable to back up your saves frequently to prevent any unforeseen issues.
Skill Cheats for Sims
The Horse Ranch expansion introduces two new skill types: one for Sims and another for their equine companions. Below are the relevant cheats for Sim skills:
| Skill | Cheat Code | Level Range [X] |
|---|---|---|
| Equestrian | stats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_EquestrianSkill | 1-10 |
| Nectar Making | stats.set_skill_level AdultMinor_RanchNectar | 1-5 |
To utilize these cheats, replace [X] with your chosen number to adjust the respective Sim’s skill level accordingly.
Skill Cheats for Horses
Cheat codes for horses require a different approach, as players can’t directly control their animals. First, you’ll need the horse’s Sim ID number, obtainable through the following cheat:
sims.get_sim_id_by_name [First Name] [Last Name]
After noting the number returned, use it in combination with the following skill cheats:
| Skill | Cheat Code | Level Range [X] |
|---|---|---|
| Agility | stats.set_skill_level Horse_Agility [X] [SimID#] | 1-10 |
| Endurance | stats.set_skill_level Horse_Endurance [X] [SimID#] | 1-10 |
| Jumping | stats.set_skill_level Horse_Jumping [X] [SimID#] | 1-10 |
| Temperament | stats.set_skill_level Horse_Temperament [X] [SimID#] | 1-10 |
Ensure to substitute [SimID#] with the number you obtained earlier and [X] with your preferred skill level.
Trait Cheats
This expansion pack introduces a few new traits designed to reflect your Sims’ affinity for ranch life. Here’s what you can apply:
| Trait | Description | Type | Apply Code | Remove Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Lover | Sim enjoys being around horses and improves relationships with them quickly. | Create-A-Sim | traits.equip_trait trait_HorseLover | traits.remove_trait trait_HorseLover |
| Rancher | Sim feels happy around ranch animals and becomes anxious without ranch activities. | Create-A-Sim | traits.equip_trait trait_isRanchHand | traits.remove_trait trait_isRanchHand |
| Grand Champ Trainer | Sim earns benefits after completing the Championship Rider aspiration. | Aspiration Reward | traits.equip_trait trait_MasterTrainer | traits.remove_trait trait_MasterTrainer |
| Nectar Know-It-All | Sim benefits after achieving the Expert Nectar Maker aspiration. | Aspiration Reward | Not available yet | Not available yet |
NPC Career Cheats
Interestingly, while Horse Ranch doesn’t add new careers for playable Sims, it does introduce three NPC-exclusive roles. With the following cheats, you can assign these roles to your active Sims:
| Career | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| Horse Trainer | careers.add_career career_Adult_EP14World_NPC_HorseTrainer |
| Mysterious Rancher | careers.add_career career_Adult_EP14World_NPC_MysteriousRancher |
| Ranch Hand | careers.add_career career_Adult_NPC_RanchHand |
Note that these careers are full-time, meaning your Sim will exit their current job upon applying any of these cheats. Each role is marked as requiring daily work attendance, yet technically treats each day as a day off, offering a unique twist. However, once you move away or travel from the lot, the job will be permanently removed from your Sim’s career overview.
If you want to keep these roles active, navigate to Options > Manage Worlds > Manage Households and uncheck the heart/favorite icon on the household portrait, designating them as unplayed. This will help assign NPC roles until you next play with that household.
Despite their convoluted nature, these cheats provide a fantastic storytelling opportunity, allowing players to customize their ranch experience instead of relying on randomly generated characters.
Curious about cheats beyond the Horse Ranch expansion? Check out our extensive cheats guide dedicated to the base game and its updates!
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