The Sims 4 is a game that thrives on creativity, storytelling, and total control over your virtual world. But sometimes, life in the game can be a bit too realistic especially when it comes to aging and death. For players who want their Sims to live forever, whether to continue an epic legacy, maintain a certain household balance, or simply explore endless gameplay possibilities, the immortality cheat becomes an essential tool. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about achieving immortality in The Sims 4, from cheats and mods to in-game mechanics that prevent aging or death.
Understanding Immortality in The Sims 4
In The Sims 4, Sims naturally age and eventually die. This is part of the standard life cycle and is determined by the game’s time settings and lifespan options. However, for players who want to keep certain Sims alive indefinitely, several tools and cheats are available. Immortality in the game doesn’t always mean the same thing it can refer to stopping aging, preventing death, or using in-game items to live forever. Knowing the difference between these methods is key to choosing the best solution for your gameplay goals.
Stopping Aging with Cheats
One of the most straightforward ways to keep a Sim from aging is to use cheats to disable the aging process altogether. Here’s how you can do it:
- First, open the cheat console by pressingCtrl + Shift + Con your keyboard (Command + Shift + C on Mac).
- Type in
testingcheats trueand press Enter to enable cheat commands. - Next, use the cheat
aging offto stop all Sims from aging.
This cheat stops the passage of time in terms of aging, meaning no Sim in your household or in the game world will grow older. If you only want one Sim to stay young forever, you might prefer other methods such as using mods or in-game objects instead of freezing the entire world.
Preventing Death with Cheats
If your goal is to make your Sim completely immortal not just young forever, but incapable of dying you’ll need a different set of commands. With cheats enabled, follow these steps:
- After enabling
testingcheats true, type insims.getsimidbyname FirstName LastNameto get the Sim’s ID. - Use the command
traits.equiptrait traitGhostImmuneto make your Sim immune to death.
This trait effectively renders the Sim invincible. They won’t die from old age, accidents, or extreme emotions. However, note that this is not an official cheat listed in the game’s UI, so it may work best with up-to-date versions of the game or alongside certain mods.
Using Potions and Rewards
If you prefer not to rely on console commands, The Sims 4 also includes in-game features to extend or freeze a Sim’s life. One of the most powerful tools is the Potion of Youth. Here’s how it works:
- Earn Satisfaction Points through aspirations and whims.
- Open the Rewards Store via the Aspiration Panel.
- Purchase thePotion of Youthfor 1,500 Satisfaction Points.
Drinking the Potion of Youth resets your Sim’s age to the beginning of their current life stage. If used regularly, it can keep a Sim perpetually at the beginning of adulthood. While this method doesn’t make the Sim completely immortal, it effectively grants immortality as long as you keep earning Satisfaction Points.
Ambrosia: The Culinary Path to Immortality
Another well-known method is through crafting Ambrosia a mythical dish that brings Sims back to life or resets their age. Creating Ambrosia requires a few specific steps and skill levels:
- Level 10 Cooking and Level 10 Gourmet Cooking skills.
- Level 5 Gardening skill to harvest special ingredients.
- Ingredients: Angelfish, Death Flower, and a Potion of Youth.
Angelfish can be caught in specific fishing spots, Death Flowers require careful grafting or rare finds, and the Potion of Youth is available via the Rewards Store. Once cooked and eaten, Ambrosia can bring a ghost Sim back to life or reset an aging Sim’s clock, keeping them alive indefinitely when used periodically.
Using Mods for Immortality
For players who want more advanced control over life and death in The Sims 4, mods offer powerful customization options. Mods like MC Command Center (MCCC) allow users to make Sims immortal with just a few clicks.
MC Command Center Immortality
After installing the MCCC mod, follow these steps:
- Click on your Sim and open the MCCC menu.
- Select Sim Commands, then Set Age, and freeze their age.
- Go to MC Cheats and disable death types for that Sim.
With these settings applied, your Sim will no longer age or die from any cause. MCCC is one of the most popular and stable mods, frequently updated and highly recommended by players who want complete control over Sim behavior and lifespan.
Vampires: Built-in Immortality
If you own the Vampires game pack, turning a Sim into a vampire is another way to make them immortal. Vampires do not age and can only be killed under extreme circumstances, such as exposure to sunlight without protection.
How to Become a Vampire
To become a vampire:
- Meet a vampire and build a relationship.
- Ask them to turn your Sim into a vampire.
- Wait a few in-game days for the transformation to complete.
Once the transformation is complete, your Sim will no longer age and will live forever as long as they avoid the sun and keep feeding. Vampirism offers a built-in method of achieving immortality without cheats or mods.
Things to Consider
While immortality opens up new gameplay opportunities, it can also present challenges. For example, an immortal Sim might outlive all their friends and family, potentially leading to loneliness or repetitive storytelling. To keep the game interesting, consider pairing immortality with diverse careers, skill development, and new relationships.
Possible Drawbacks of Immortality
- Limited character development over time.
- Need to manage evolving households and generations.
- Immortal Sims may dominate the storyline too much.
Balancing these factors can lead to more satisfying gameplay. Even immortal Sims need fresh goals and environments to thrive.
Making a Sim immortal in The Sims 4 is entirely possible, whether you choose to use cheats, potions, rewards, or mods. From stopping aging to blocking death entirely, players have many tools at their disposal to keep their favorite characters alive for generations. Whether you’re building a long-lasting dynasty, telling an epic fantasy story, or just don’t want to say goodbye to a beloved Sim, immortality gives you the freedom to play your way. Use these methods wisely and enjoy the endless possibilities that eternal life brings to your Sims’ world.