Wishes for a Fresh Start
You’ve just lovingly crafted a new Sim, aged them up to a Young Adult, and the game gifts them with a Lifetime Wish that makes you groan. This is for the Sim who got a bad roll of the dice and needs a do-over before their story even begins.
The Core Cheat: First, open the cheat console by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + C. Type testingcheatsenabled true and press Enter. Now, with the cheat active, Shift-Click on your active Sim.
1. The "I'd Rather Be Painting" Wish: For the Sim who was assigned "Become a CEO of a Mega-Corporation" but whose soul is clearly that of a tortured artist.
2. The "No Kids, Thanks" Wish: When your free-spirited, commitment-phobic Sim rolls "Surrounded by Family." Grant them a wish for "Master of Seduction" instead.
3. The "Adventurer's Calling" Wish: Swap out a boring home-based wish like "The Perfect Garden" for something thrilling like "Physical Perfection" or "Great Explorer."
4. The "Simple Pleasures" Wish: Your Sim got a high-stress wish to become a World Leader, but all they really want is to be a "Professional Author" and work from home in their pajamas.
5. The "Wrong Career Path" Wish: For when the game suggests "Become an Astronaut" but you already built them a stunning hospital set for a career in medicine.
6. The "I Dislike Animals" Re-Roll: Your Sim has the "Hates Animals" trait, but their wish is to have "The Animal Rescuer" lifetime wish. Let's fix that obvious contradiction.
7. The "Supernatural Swap" Wish: Your human Sim rolled "Become a Master Vampire," but you have no intention of turning them. Grant them a more mortal ambition.
Wishes for the Master Storyteller
Your Sim's life has been a whirlwind of drama. They fell in love, had their heart broken, and are now a completely different person. Their original goal to "Become a Superstar Athlete" feels hollow now that they've discovered a passion for justice. This is how you change their destiny mid-stream.
The Core Cheat: With testingcheatsenabled true active, you can either Shift-Click your Sim to "Modify Traits" or Shift-Click the Lifetime Happiness treasure chest in the "Sim Panel" to change the wish directly.
1. The "Post-Divorce Reinvention" Wish: After a messy breakup, change their wish from "The Perfect Family" to "Heartbreaker." It's time for their villain era.
2. The "Mid-Life Crisis" Wish: Your buttoned-up executive Sim just quit their job. Swap their "CEO of a Mega-Corporation" wish for "Renaissance Sim" and let them learn everything.
3. The "Villain to Hero" Wish: Your evil Sim had a change of heart. Change their wish from "Emperor of Evil" to "Become a World-Renowned Surgeon" and let the redemption arc begin.
4. The "Empty Nester's New Hobby" Wish: After raising five kids to teens, your Sim has a lot of free time. Swap the completed family wish for "The Perfect Garden" or "Illustrious Author."
5. The "Unexpected Inheritance" Wish: Your poor Sim just inherited a fortune. Forget about "Living in the Lap of Luxury" (that's too easy now) and give them "The Philanthropist" to give it all away.
6. The "Saw a Ghost, Now I'm a Believer" Wish: After a terrifying paranormal encounter, your skeptical Sim is obsessed. Change their wish to "Paranormal Profiteer."
7. The "From Rags to Riches and Back Again" Wish: Your wealthy Sim lost it all. Give them a new, more humble goal, like "Master Mixologist," to get back on their feet.
Wishes for Instant Gratification
Let’s be honest. Sometimes you don’t want to spend 10 Sim-weeks achieving a goal. You just want that "Steel Bladder" trait or the "Food Replicator" *right now*. This wish is for instant access to the sweet, sweet Lifetime Happiness Points.
The Core Cheat: Ensure testingcheatsenabled true is active. Go to the Lifetime Happiness panel. Hold down the CTRL key and left-click your mouse in the empty space just to the right of the treasure chest icon. Each click grants you 500 points!
1. A wish for a bottomless stomach with the "Never Wears Out" reward.
2. A wish to make friends instantly with the "Attractive" trait.
3. A wish to never have to cook again with the "Food Replicator."
4. A wish to fast-track your career with the "Professional Slacker" reward.
5. A wish for a perfect garden with the "Super Green Thumb" ability.
6. A wish to find every gem, rock, and seed with the "Collection Helper."
7. A wish to become a master of all skills faster with the "Fast Learner" trait.
8. A wish to simply complete your current Lifetime Wish instantly. Just Shift-Click the treasure chest and select "Fulfill Lifetime Wish."
Wishes for the Ambitious Overachiever
Your Sim is a legend. They've already reached the pinnacle of their career, found the love of their life, and fulfilled their Lifetime Wish. But they're not done yet. Grant them a new purpose to keep the game interesting.
The Core Cheat: Once a Sim has completed a Lifetime Wish, you can often simply select a new one from the panel. If it doesn't appear, use the testingcheatsenabled true cheat and Shift-Click the treasure chest to bring up the option to choose a new one.
1. The "Second Act" Wish: For the retired rockstar who now wants to find inner peace by becoming a "Master of the Arts."
2. The "From Science to Sorcery" Wish: Your "Creator of a Robot-Creature Cross-Breeder" has seen it all. Now, give them the goal to become a "Master Alchemist."
3. The "Conquered the World, Now for the Home" Wish: After a life as a "Great Explorer," your Sim is ready to settle down. Give them the "Surrounded by Family" wish.
4. The "Money Isn't Everything" Wish: For the Sim who achieved "Swimming in Cash" and now wants a more meaningful goal, like "The Zoologist."
5. The "Master of One, Now Master of All" Wish: After maxing one skill-based wish, give them another, like going from "Illustrious Author" to "Master Mixologist."
6. The "Fame to Family" Wish: Your "Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous" Sim is tired of the spotlight. Now they want the quiet life with "The Perfect Family."
7. The "Eternal Life, Eternal Goals" Wish: For the vampire or immortal Sim who has centuries to kill. Give them a new grand challenge every few decades!
Wishes from the God-Mode Menu
You're not here to ask the game for a wish; you're here to build one from scratch. This is for the ultimate power player who wants to dictate the exact Lifetime Wish their Sim gets by reverse-engineering it through their personality.
The Core Cheat: With testingcheatsenabled true active, Shift-Click on your Sim and select "Modify Traits for Active Sim." By adding or removing specific traits, you can force the game to offer you the exact Lifetime Wish you want.
1. A wish to build the perfect "International Super Spy": Grant your Sim the "Athletic," "Handy," and "Charismatic" traits.
2. A wish to craft the ultimate "Gold Digger": Combine the "Ambitious," "Charismatic," and "Snob" traits, then send them to find a rich spouse.
3. A wish to create the quintessential "Mad Scientist": Give them "Genius," "Evil," and "Handy." The "Emperor of Evil" or robotics wishes are sure to follow.
4. A wish to guarantee a "Descendant of Da Vinci": Hand-pick the "Artistic," "Perfectionist," and "Handy" traits for a Sim destined for sculpting, inventing, and painting mastery.
5. A wish to create a Casanova with a goal: Grant them the "Charismatic," "Hopeless Romantic," and "Great Kisser" traits to unlock "Master of Seduction."
6. A wish to design the perfect "Professional Author": Simply give them the "Bookworm" and "Loner" traits.
7. A wish to force the "Physical Perfection" goal: Combine "Athletic" and "Disciplined" to put your Sim on the path to peak mind and body.
### Make the Wish Your Own
These cheats are your paintbrush, and your Sim's life is the canvas. The most rewarding part of playing The Sims is telling a story that is uniquely yours. Don't be afraid to change a Lifetime Wish that doesn't fit your narrative. Use these tools to create drama, inspire growth, or simply make life a little easier for your digital friends. Now go forth and grant some wishes