The Prestige systems in The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy add long-term progression to life simulation, rewarding households that build influence across generations. In royalty-style legacy gameplay, Prestige reflects how powerful and established a dynasty has become. As it rises, players earn Dynasty Perk Points that unlock strong bonuses across social, mental, physical, and creative gameplay paths.
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For The Sims 4 players who want to skip the grind or quickly set up a storytelling scenario, Prestige Perk cheats allow full control over dynasty progression. Instead of slowly earning influence through events and milestones, these commands let you directly raise Prestige and apply perks instantly.
Before entering any of these cheats, the cheat console must be enabled. On PC, press Ctrl + Shift + C. On Mac, press Command + Shift + C. On PlayStation or Xbox, press all four shoulder buttons at once. In the console, type:
- testingcheats true
Press Enter to activate advanced cheats. Without this step, perk commands would not work properly.
How To Set Dynasty Prestige
Prestige determines how influential your household is within the dynasty system. Increasing it unlocks additional Perk Points that can normally only be earned through extended gameplay.
To manually set Prestige, enter:
- Stats.set_stat rankedstatistic_Dynasty_Prestige X
Replace “X” with any number you choose. Higher values represent a more established and influential dynasty. Once applied, the game immediately recognizes the new Prestige level and updates available perk points.
This command is especially useful for players who want to begin a save file with a powerful royal bloodline or simulate a long history without playing through multiple generations.
How To Add Dynasty Perks
Perks are normally purchased with Dynasty Perk Points, but they can also be added directly using trait cheats. Each category has three tiers, with higher levels providing stronger bonuses.
To add a perk, use:
- traits.equip_trait [TraitName]
Below are the available affinity perk cheats.
Social Affinity Perks
These perks improve charisma-based interactions and relationship gains.
- Traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinitySocial1
- traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinitySocial2
- traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinitySocial3
Higher tiers provide greater boosts to social performance and influence.
Physical Affinity Perks
These focus on athletic progression and physical skill development.
- Traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityPhysical1
- traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityPhysical2
- traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityPhysical3
Mental Affinity Perks
Mental perks benefit logic-driven and knowledge-based gameplay.
- Traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityMental1
- traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityMental2
- traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityMental3
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Creative Affinity Perks
Creative perks enhance artistic and imaginative skill paths.
- Traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityCreative1
- traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityCreative2
- traits.equip_trait trait_DynastyPerk_AffinityCreative3
These traits stack with existing skill bonuses, meaning high-tier perks can significantly accelerate skill gain. Applying multiple categories at once can create extremely well-rounded Sims capable of excelling in nearly every area.
How To Remove Dynasty Perks
If you change your mind, perks can be removed with:
- traits.remove_trait [TraitName]
Simply replace “[TraitName]” with the exact cheat name used to equip it. This makes it easy to rebalance gameplay or adjust storytelling direction mid-save.
When To Use Prestige Cheats
Prestige cheats are ideal for players setting up narrative-heavy saves. A newly crowned monarch can begin with max Prestige to reflect inherited power. Alternatively, lowering Prestige can simulate a fallen dynasty struggling to reclaim influence. They are also helpful for testing mechanics or exploring late-game perk bonuses without committing dozens of in-game hours.
However, keep in mind that Prestige systems are designed around long-term progression. Unlocking everything immediately removes the sense of gradual growth that legacy gameplay is built on. For some players, that progression is the entire appeal. Still, The Sims 4 is ultimately about customization and player freedom. Whether you’re building a generational empire or experimenting with dynasty mechanics, Prestige Perk cheats offer full control over how powerful your household becomes.
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Maxis
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Franchise
- The Sims
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
