Update Date: Jan 12, 2017 09:46 AM EST

Halloween 2017 may be still a long way off but that shouldn’t hinder EA from adding some vampires on “The Sims 4”. The much awaited “Vampire Pack” is expected to come out later this month, improved and entirely different from the previous version seen on “The Sims 3”. Vampires will now have motives and armed with powers that should send life-simulation players in a frenzy.

Among the things to expect for “The Sims 4: Vampire Pack” are players who get to act as plasma-thirsty monsters preying on innocent Sim civilians. They can creep up on unsuspecting folks and try to suck out the plasma sustenance they need. In all, the main goal of the vampires is to gain enough plasma, power, and sleep, a new twist that should keep life-simulation players busy.

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For most players, using cheat codes in The Sims is a big part of actually playing the game. With Sims 4, things have remained largely the same, except for one huge, awesome addition: vampires. Well, here’s my ‘Keep Vampires Away Checklist’ that I’m sure that you’ve been looking for. This is a comprehensive checklist that will require some purchases and allow you to keep a record of everything that you need to keep those pesky vampires at bay. In all, the main goal of the vampires is to gain enough plasma, power, and sleep, a new twist that should keep life-simulation players busy. Vampires on “The Sims 4” may have the option to do. The Sims 4 'Vampires' Game Pack will also come with a new world called Forgotten Hollow, it's completely different from the other worlds and is perfect for Vampires to live there. It's all centered around a plaza area dedicated to Vlad, the founding Vampire of Forgotten Hollow. These are going to help you as a regular sim because these things will keep vampires away. Vampire Lore Level 6 Being at level 6 of this skill your sims are going to unlock the ability to buy the encyclopedia vampirica volume II which will get you to level 10.

Vampires on “The Sims 4” may have the option to do it the easy but boring way. That includes buying plasma packs or planting plasma fruit. If those don’t pan up, there is the friendly way of asking other innocent Sims for a bite – assuming they don’t scare them away first. Aside from satisfying the plasma urge, the new Vampire Pack for “The Sims 4” empowers the creatures with something uncanny that could be a trip to players.

Apparently, vampires are now given the power to turn other Sims into vampires. Hence, innocent Sims agreeing to be bitten could very well turn into one of the pale creatures. Something astounding that may come along with that on “The Sims 4” is the ability to transform into a bat. “The Sims 4 Vampire Pack” is expected to come out on Jan. 24 with no word yet on price, GameSpot reported.

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“The Sims 4 Vampire Pack” will reportedly be set in Forgotten Hollow, according to The Sims.com. This place will have longer nights, a perfect respite for vampires. It should be interesting if Sims have the option to revert back to their old state once they get a 'big bite'.

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By Brittany Vincent

For most players, using cheat codes in The Sims is a big part of actually playing the game. With Sims 4, things have remained largely the same, except for one huge, awesome addition: vampires.

Yes, you can bring the creatures of the night into your game by transforming Sims into powerful, bloodthirsty vampires. But they bring a lot more to the table besides just looking different.

They also have special requirements that you'll need to pay close attention to, such as power points to fuel their special vampire powers, or how to fill up their vampire energy. And then there's the matter of turning your regular Sim into a vampire. You can do that too, with cheats!

With that in mind, we've put together a roundup of some of the best cheat codes you can use in the latest addition to the Sims series, Sims 4. Get your cheat on!

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Sims 4 Vampire Cheats: How to get started

Before you can use these cheat codes, make sure you're using the special cheat bar that will allow you to type in these commands. If you're using a PC, simply press and hold control + shift + C, or command + shift + C on a Mac. This will cause a white bar to pop up at the top of the screen, according to IGN.

To get things started, type in 'testingcheats true,' without the quotation marks, and press 'enter.' This will then allow you to type in additional cheat codes. If you need to disable this at any time, return to the white bar and instead type in 'testingcheats false.'

You'll also need to know your Sim ID for some of the vampire cheats. According to iDigitalTimes, you can type in 'sims.get_sim_id_by_name' in the command bar to obtain this, with your Sim's name after 'by_name.' You will see a longer number, which represents the Sim you've chosen. It looks a little something like this — Sim ID: 987311335093073942.

After you enable cheats, you can also shift + click the Sim in-game to 'Make Happy,' and this will max out your Vampire's Thirst, Energy and other needs.

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Sims 4 Vampire Cheats: Useful commands

If you were able to access the cheat console as explained above, you should be able to simply issue commands there now. Here's a selection of some very helpful cheat commands you can use to make your time with the vampire Sims a little more fun. These may be typed into the cheats bar at the top of your screen and have been culled from iDigitalTimes.

stats.set_skill_level VampireLore [level] —Raise your Vampire Skill level. Type in the Lore level you'd like to assign your Sim here where it says [level]. You can use a number from 1-15. For example: stats.stats.set_skill_level VampireLore 10.

stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_Occult_VampireXP 1593 — This will max out your selected Vampire's current rank and will award 2 extra power points for your trouble.

stats.set_stat commodity_Motive_Visible_Vampire_Power 100 — This command will max out your Vampire's energy level.

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bucks.lock_all_perks_for_bucks_type 40961 [simID]true — Resets your Vampire's current powers if you decide to start over from scratch. You must input your Sim ID in the code. For example: bucks.lock_all_perks_for_bucks_type 40961 987311335093073942 true.

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bucks.lock_all_perks_for_bucks_type 40962 [simID] false — Remove all weaknesses from your Vampire, but retain any perks. For example: bucks.lock_all_perks_for_bucks_type 40962 987311335093073942 false.

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