Rockstar Games is renowned not only for its iconic franchises like Grand Theft Auto but also for incorporating various cheat codes in its games that either make certain game aspects easier or serve as an entertaining addition for those simply looking to have fun. Red Dead Redemption 2 is no exception.
Therefore, we have compiled a list of all the cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2, and we will also explain how to activate them and what effects they produce.
What are cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2?
Red Dead Redemption 2 cheat codes are hidden phrases that you can enter in the game to unlock various effects that alter gameplay.
There are a total of 37 cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2 that can grant you access to different interesting features and enhancements. Here are some examples of what you can get with cheats:
- Infinite ammo so you never run out of bullets.
- Instantly summon horses or wagons.
- Replenish health, stamina bars.
- Change your honor level (good or bad reputation).
- Get $500 to fill your wallet with extra cash.
- Become invincible by granting yourself infinite stamina or health.
It's an intriguing way to experiment and take control of certain game elements, for both fun and to bypass certain obstacles.
How to use cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2?
To enter a cheat code in RDR2, follow these steps:
- Pause the game (ESC) and open the main menu.
- Navigate to the "Settings" tab.
- Press the required button to enter the cheat code menu (Triangle on PlayStation, Y on Xbox, or the corresponding key on PC).
- Enter the cheat code phrase exactly as written (with correct letters and punctuation).
- Once entered, the cheat code will appear on your list, and you can enable or disable it.
What to know about cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2?
- Some cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2 require certain prerequisites to become available to the player. You need to meet specific requirements to activate them. Primarily, this involves purchasing newspapers.
- Using cheat codes in RDR2 will disable achievements and trophies. For this, you'll have to restart the game using a save from BEFORE using cheat codes. Therefore, it is advisable to make a backup of the save file or use cheats in a separate game session.
- The phrases for Red Dead Redemption 2 cheat codes need to be entered exactly as they are written, including case sensitivity and punctuation. Otherwise, the cheat may not work.
How to get newspapers in Red Dead Redemption 2
Some newspapers contain cheat codes in their articles. After purchasing a newspaper, you can open it in your inventory and find hidden cheat codes that can be entered in the game settings menu. To activate these codes, you typically need to possess a specific newspaper edition.
Newspaper vendors are usually located in major cities within the game. Primary locations to buy newspapers include:
- Valentine: The vendor is located near the main street.
- Saint Denis: The vendor is located at the market.
- Rhodes: The vendor is near the town's central square.
To purchase a newspaper:
- Approach the vendor, and the option to interact will appear.
- After interaction, you can buy the latest available newspaper issue for in-game currency of $0.25.
After purchase, the newspaper will be added to your inventory. Open your Satchel, navigate to the "Documents" tab, and find the purchased newspaper to read it.
List of all cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2
| Cheat Codes | Code Name | Effect | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abundance is the dullest desire | Unlimited Ammo | Grants unlimited ammo | Required newspaper: New Hanover Gazette No. 27, bought in Valentine during Chapter 1. |
| A simple life, a beautiful death | Basic Weapons | Grants a set of basic weapons | None |
| Greed is American Virtue | Heavy Weapons | Adds pump shotgun, bolt-action rifle, Mauser pistol, and semi-automatic pistol to your inventory | Required newspaper: Buy after completing the Chapter 3 mission "Advertising, the New American Art". |
| Death is silence | Stealth Weapons | Grants a set of stealth weapons (machete, throwing knives/improved knives/poisoned knives, tomahawks, homing tomahawks) | None |
| History is written by fools | Shooter's Weapons | Grants a set of shooter's weapons (second holster, double-action revolver, Schofield revolver, double-barreled shotgun) | None |
| You long for sight and see nothing | Fog of War | Reveals the entire map | Required newspaper: Buy after completing the Chapter 3 mission "Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern". |
| Greed is now a virtue | Add $500 | Adds $500 | None |
| Vanity. All is vanity | All Outfits | Unlocks all outfits in Arthur's wardrobe | None |
| Eat of Knowledge | Learn All Recipes | Learn all crafting recipes | None |
| Share | Buy All Camp Upgrades | Unlocks all camp upgrades from the ledger and increases maximum stock levels | None |
| Virtue Unearned is not virtue | High Honor | Increases honor level | Required newspaper: Buy after completing the Chapter 4 mission "Urban Pleasures". |
| You revel in your disgrace, I see | Lower Honor | Decreases honor level to minimum | None |
| Balance. All is balance | Reset Honor | Resets honor level to neutral | None |
| Be greedy only for foresight | Unlimited DeadEye | Grants unlimited DeadEye | None |
| The lucky be strong evermore | Unlimited Stamina | Grants unlimited stamina | Required newspaper: Buy after completing Chapter 5 |
| Guide me better | Set Dead Eye Level (1) | Allows automatic marking of targets in DeadEye | None |
| Make me better | Set Dead Eye Level (2) | Allows setting DeadEye skill level to rank 2 (marking targets in DeadEye) | None |
| I shall be better | Set Dead Eye Level (3) | Allows setting DeadEye to rank 3 (remaining in DeadEye after shooting) | None |
| I still seek more | Set Dead Eye Level (4) | Allows setting DeadEye to rank 4 (highlighting vital areas while aiming) | None |
| I seek and I find | Set Dead Eye Level (5) | Allows setting DeadEye to rank 5 (highlighting vital and critical areas while aiming) | None |
| You flourish before you die | Fill All Health, Stamina, and DeadEye Bars | Fills all health, stamina, and DeadEye bars | None |
| Seek all the bounty of this place | Increase Health, Stamina, and DeadEye | Increases stat levels | None |
| You Seek More Than The World Offers | Fortify Health, Stamina, and DeadEye Bars | Fills and fortifies all bars | Required newspaper: Buy after completing the Chapter 6 mission "The King's Son". |
| Better than my dog | Increase Whistle Range | You can call your horse from any distance | None |
| A fool on command | Drunk | Makes you instantly drunk | None |
| Run! Run! Run! | Create Race Horse | Spawns a racehorse | None |
| My kingdom is a horse | Increase Horse Bonding | Increases bonding with all your horses | None |
| You are a beast built for war | Create War Horse | Spawns a war horse | Required newspaper: Buy after completing the Epilogue events. |
| The best of the old ways | Create Stagecoach | Spawns a stagecoach | None |
| Keep your dreams simple | Create Wagon | Spawns a wagon with one horse | None |
| Would you be happier as a clown? | Create Circus Wagon | Spawns a circus wagon | Required newspaper: Buy after completing the Epilogue events. |
| You want more than you have | Create Superior Horse | Spawns a grey Arabian horse | None |
| You want something new | Create Random Horse | Spawns a random breed and color of horse | None |
| Keep your dreams light | Create Buggy | Spawns a buggy with a horse | None |
| You want punishment | Increase Wanted Level | Increases current wanted level | None |
| You want freedom | Lower Wanted Level | Decreases current wanted level | None |
| You want everyone to go away | Clear All Bounties and Wanted Zones | Removes current wanted status and bounties in towns | None |
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