How to change traits in The Sims 4

One of the main reasons players love The Sims games is the wide range of character personality traits and how they affect gameplay. However, sometimes you may not like the traits you have chosen. If you’re wondering how to change them, we’re here to help.

In this guide, we will explain how to change traits in The Sims 4 while creating a Sim and after, with and without cheats. We’ll also answer some of the most common questions related to The Sims 4 traits.

Change traits on PC, XBOX or PS4

For those players who prefer not to use cheats, changing character traits once created is not so easy. To do this on a PC, Xbox or PS4, follow the steps below:

1. Get 5000 satisfaction points. This can be done by collecting quirks or using traps.
   
2. Visit the rewards shop and purchase the Retraiting Potion.
   
3. Drink the potion. A pop-up window will appear; Select the traits you would like to change.
   

How to Change Traits in The Sims 4 with a Cheat on PC

If you don’t want to waste time collecting points, you can use cheats to change your Sim’s traits. To do this on a PC, follow the instructions below:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on your keyboard and type test tricksthen press Get into.
   
2. Write cas.fulleditmode and press Get into.
   
3. Press Esc on your keyboard to close the cheat input box.
4. Hold Change and click on the Sim whose traits you want to change.
   
5. Choose Modify in CAS.
   
6. The Create a Sim menu will appear, where you can edit any trait.

The Create a Sim menu will appear, where you can edit any trait.

How to change traits in The Sims 4 with a trick on Xbox and PS4

For console players, the steps for editing Sim traits using cheats are only slightly different than those for PC players. To use cheats on Xbox and PS4, follow the steps below:

1. Press R1/R.B., R2/RT, L1/poundand L2/L.T. at the same time and hold it for a few seconds.
2. Write test tricks and select Get into.
3. Select a Sim whose traits you want to edit and press R1/R.B., R2/RT, L1/poundand L2/L.T. at the same time once again.
4. Write cas.fulleditmode and select Get into.
5. Choose Modify in CAS and change the desired traits.

How to choose traits in The Sims 4 CAS mode

To choose traits in Create a Sim mode, follow the steps below:

1. Enter the CAS modeeither by choosing to create a new Sim or by using a cheat code.
   
2. Once you’ve chosen your Sim’s name, age, and gender, the traits menu will open.
   
3. Click on the trait hexes to see all the options.
   
4. Choose the traits. You can choose to choose them at random by clicking on the dice icon.
   

NOTE: Some mutually exclusive traits cannot be chosen together.

Frequent questions

Read this p to find answers to some of the most common questions related to The Sims 4 traits.

Can you change traits in Sims 4 in the MC Command Center?

Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to change traits using the MC Command Center. The creator of MCCC does not plan to work on it until the game developers implement a new UI element.

Why can’t I change my Sim’s traits?

Once you’ve created a character, their traits can no longer be changed unless you drink a trait-changing potion or use cheats. Sometimes traits cannot be changed even in CAS mode; This happens when you are using Story mode. In this mode, character traits are determined by your answers to a quiz. However, you can also change traits in Story Mode using cheats.

What types of traits are there in The Sims 4?

There are several types of traits in The Sims 4: personality, death, bonus and reward. Personality traits include emotional, hobby, lifestyle, and social traits. Death traits determine how a Sim will die and how he will act when he becomes a ghost. Bonus and reward traits are different and are mainly related to a Sim’s skills. For example, a character can learn to act or improve relationships with animals.

How many traits can a Sim have?

In CAS mode, you can choose up to three personality traits for an adult Sim, up to two traits for a teenager, and just one trait for children and toddlers. As your child Sims grow, you’ll have the option to select more traits. Bonus traits can be selected along with a character’s aspiration. You can only choose one additional trait and you will not be able to change it later. Death traits can be chosen upon death, only one per character. The reward traits are unlimited.

Customize your Sim as you wish

Hopefully, with the help of our guide, you will now be able to change your Sims’ traits at any point in the game. After all, characters can change over time, just like real people. The ability to make each Sim unique is what makes the game so fun.

Which Sims traits are your most and least favorites? Do you prefer to do it quickly and use cheats to change traits or play nice and buy the withdrawal potion? Share your thoughts in the comments p below.