diff --git a/src/python/gem5/simulate/simulator.py b/src/python/gem5/simulate/simulator.py
index 708a484ead..9aadee0169 100644
--- a/src/python/gem5/simulate/simulator.py
+++ b/src/python/gem5/simulate/simulator.py
@@ -470,6 +470,12 @@ class Simulator:
         """
         return self._last_exit_event.getCause()
 
+    def get_last_exit_event_code(self) -> int:
+        """
+        Returns the last exit event status code
+        """
+        return self._last_exit_event.getCode()
+
     def get_current_tick(self) -> int:
         """
         Returns the current tick.