Research & Debate cheat for every level
Change the last number to pick the level. Research & Debate has 10 levels.
| Level | Cheat |
|---|---|
| 1 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 1 |
| 2 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 2 |
| 3 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 3 |
| 4 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 4 |
| 5 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 5 |
| 6 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 6 |
| 7 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 7 |
| 8 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 8 |
| 9 | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 9 |
| 10 (max) | stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10 |
How to max Research & Debate step by step
- Load your save, go to Live mode and click the Sim you want to change.
- Open the console: Ctrl+Shift+C on PC and Mac, L1+L2+R1+R2 on PlayStation, LB+LT+RB+RT on Xbox.
- Type
testingcheats trueand press Enter. - Type
stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10and press Enter. - The Research & Debate bar jumps to level 10. Close the console with Esc.
It needs Discover University installed. Without the pack the cheat does nothing.
Research & Debate cheat not working?
- Nothing happens: type
testingcheats truefirst. Type it again if you loaded a save or traveled. - Wrong Sim leveled up: the cheat changes the selected Sim. Click the right portrait and repeat.
- Spelling: the skill code is
major_researchdebate, with no spaces. Codes are not case sensitive. - Pack missing: Discover University must be installed and enabled.
- Console won't open: another app may be using the shortcut. See the fixes on the main skill cheats page.
Other Discover University skills:
- Robotics:
stats.set_skill_level major_robotics 10
FAQ
What is the max Research & Debate level in The Sims 4?
Research & Debate goes up to level 10. The cheat for the top level is stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10.
Do I need a pack for the Research & Debate skill cheat?
Yes. Research & Debate comes with Discover University.
Does the Research & Debate cheat work on PS5, PS4 and Xbox?
Yes. Hold all four shoulder buttons to open the console, type testingcheats true, then stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10. On consoles, cheats that need testingcheats turn off Achievements and Trophies for that save.