How to Activate Cheatsįirst, we need to activate your Sims 4 Cheats. The newest edition, Sims 4, was released in September 2014, features 14 pieces of additional content as well as an easy to use cheat system that can provide hours of experimentation and customization. The Sims is a life-based simulation game where you manage a single Sim, or a family of Sims, as they work, play and grow.