The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking All Characters in The Sims 4

Life simulation fans, rejoice! Whether you love crafting the perfect suburban dream or diving into the bizarre and supernatural, The Sims 4 has a vast array of characters waiting to be discovered. Some are easy to befriend, while others are locked behind hidden mechanics or require creative modding to access. If you’ve ever wondered how to unlock every character in the game, this guide has you covered!

Official Methods to Unlock Special Sims

1. Summoning NPCs via Cheats

Many special Sims, including the Grim Reaper and Father Winter, are not playable by default. However, with a few console commands, you can make them part of your household!

How to Unlock Special NPCs:

  1. Open the cheat console:
    • PC: Press Ctrl + Shift + C
    • Mac: Press Command + Shift + C
    • Console: L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 (PlayStation) or LT + LB + RT + RB (Xbox)
  2. Enable testing cheats by typing: testingcheats true
  3. Use bb.enablefreebuild if you need to edit locked lots.
  4. Summon the Sim:
    • Grim Reaper: sims.spawn (Then wait for a Sim to die to interact with him!)
    • Father Winter: traits.equip_trait trait_FatherWinter
    • Guidry (Paranormal Investigator Pack): traits.equip_trait trait_Guidry
  5. To add them to your household: testingcheats true, then Shift + Click on the Sim and select Add to Household.

2. Unlocking Secret World Sims

Some Sims are hidden within secret locations, such as:

  • Sylvan Glade (Base Game) – Befriend the tree in Willow Creek and enter the portal.
  • Forgotten Grotto (Base Game) – Requires level 10 Handiness to break open the cave entrance in Oasis Springs.
  • Sixam (Get to Work Expansion) – Build and upgrade a rocket ship or use the Scientist career portal.

3. Marriage and Friendship Unlocks

You can invite any NPC into your household through marriage or by increasing your friendship to the maximum level and using the “Ask to Join Household” option.


Creative Mod-Based Methods

For those who love customizing their Sims 4 experience, modding is a fantastic way to unlock special NPCs or even create entirely new ones!

1. MC Command Center (MCCC) – The Ultimate Control Mod

  • Download and install MC Command Center (MCCC) from Deaderpool’s official site.
  • Click on any Sim and use the MCCC menu to add them to your household or adjust their traits to match NPCs like Grim Reaper or Father Winter.

2. Playable Ghosts and Reapers with Mods

  • Use Playable NPC Mod to make usually unplayable Sims, like Bonehilda and Guidry, join your active family.
  • Try Playable Grim Reaper Mod from TwistedMexi, which allows you to control the Grim Reaper, complete with all his spooky abilities!

3. Full Control with the UI Cheats Extension

  • This mod lets you right-click on needs, careers, and Sim panels to change their stats instantly—perfect for unlocking hidden Sims without effort!

Final Tips & Community Fun!

  • Join Sims 4 modding communities like ModTheSims and Sims4Studio for the latest unlock mods.
  • Explore EA’s Gallery to download custom versions of NPCs if you prefer a mod-free approach.
  • If you love storytelling, integrate these special Sims into your narratives for added depth!

Now that you know how to unlock every character in The Sims 4, it’s time to bring your dream household to life! Have fun, Simmers, and happy playing! 🎮✨

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