Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheat Codes & Requirements

When the day comes that Rockstar stop putting cheat codes in their video games, that will be the day that cheats finally die out. They’re more or less the only publisher still including them in their games, which should make it no surprise that there are plenty of Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats to dive into.

They range from the goofy — constantly making Arthur drunk — to the downright time-saving — revealing the entire map without needing you to actually explore it. There’s nothing quite as silly as big head mode or exploding unicorns, but they’re nice little additions that will warm the heart of basically anyone who remembers writing long codes on a piece of paper.

To make use of these cheats, you need to go to Settings and then press triangle (PS4) or Y (Xbox One). From there, simply write in the box that comes up, making sure that there are no spaces at the end of your phrase — the PS4 is a pain for this.

However, there a couple of important caveats when it comes to the cheats found in Red Dead Redemption 2. The first is that they will disable progression and also trophies, meaning that you will have to make a save file beforehand if you want to try them out. They’re honestly also best left for after you complete the game so as to not break the immersion with a magically appearing horse.

In addition, players will have to have purchased certain newspapers from vendors dotted around the map before they are able to use them — some Red Dead Redemption 2 cheat codes won’t even work until after you’ve beaten the story. You will also need to inspect the newspapers and not simply buy them; the codes are actually hidden within the text of some of them. Those that don’t need special requirements are actually dotted around the world, which we’re trying to find more of so watch this space.

Here, then, are all the codes you need for Red Dead Redemption 2 as well as the criteria you need to make use of them. Fair warning: the below does not contain spoilers as such, but it does reveal the formation of the game’s many chapters. Organised from those that don’t need you to meet any special conditions to those that do, here’s the full list of Red Dead Redemption 2 cheat codes.

 

Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheat Codes With No Requirements

Drunk

Code: A fool on command
Arthur will become drunk at the drop of the hat. Disable the cheat to sober him up.

Increase Horse Whistle Range

Code: Better than my dog
Your horse will come to you from a further distance than normal if you whistle for them. Bit of an essential, perhaps.

Set Dead Eye To Level 3

Code: I shall be better
A good way of upgrading your Dead Eye early on if you just want to mess around in Red Dead.

Set Dead Eye To Level 5

Code: I seek and I find
The same as above, just better. You can really get a lot of shots lined up at this level — using two Semi-Automatic Pistols is an absolute thrill.

Create Wagon

Code: Keep your dreams simple
Will spawn a wagon, as well as a horse, on your location. Not sure why you’d want this one, to be honest.

Create Race Horse

Code: Run! Run! Run!
You will spawn a Race Horse, allowing you to get around far easier and quicker.

Set Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye Bars to Full

Code: You flourish before you die
A handy code to have if you don’t want to mess around with eating peaches for a few minutes each play session.

Stealth Weapons

Code: Death is silence
Will instantly give you Machete, Throwing Knives, Poison Knives, Tomahawks, Homing Tomahawks in your inventory for the silent approach.

Create a Superior Horse

Code: You want more than you have
Will spawn a Superior Horse on your location.

Reset Honor

Code: Balance. All is balance
Immediately sets your Honor to a neutral status.

Own All Outfits

Code: Vanity. All is vanity
Add every single outfit in Red Dead Redemption 2 to your wardrobe. Lovely.

 

Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheat Codes with Requirements

Infinite Ammo

Code: Abundance is the dullest desire
Requirement: Player must have purchased the New Hanover Gazette No. 27 or Blackwater Ledger No. 62. Available from Chapter 2.
No need to worry about ammo with this cheat code, though the game does always give you a load anyway.

Infinite Stamina

Code: The lucky be strong evermore
Requirement: Player must have purchased the Blackwater Ledger No. 68. Available after the Dear Uncle Tacitus mission in Chapter 5.
Both you and your horse will instantly have infinite stamina, which is vital to get you around the map without having to slow down.

Maximum Honor

Code: Virtue unearned is not virtue
Requirements: Player must have purchased the Blackwater Ledger No. 67. Available after completing the Banking, The Old American Art mission during Chapter 4.
Will set your Honor to the maximum value, which means that you will be able to purchase new outfits and get discounts at shops among other small details.

Heavy Weapons

Code: Greed is American Virtue
Requirements: Player must have purchased the Blackwater Ledger No. 65 or the Saint Denis Times No. 46. Available after beating the Advertising, the New American Art mission in Chapter 3.
Will add the Bold-action Rifle, Mauser Pistol, Pump Action Shotgun, and Semi-Automatic Pistol to your inventory at no cost. That last weapon is a delight.

Create Circus Wagon

Code: Would you be happier as a clown?
Requirement: Player must have purchased Blackwater Ledger No. 73. Available after completing Epilogue Part 1.
Will spawn a circus wagon on you, if you’re feeling spicy.

Fog of War

Code: You Long for Sight but See Nothing
Requirement: Player must have purchased the New Hanover Gazette No. 31 or Blackwater Ledger No. 66 Available after completing the The Joys of Civilization mission during Chapter 4
Will reveal the entire map, including some areas that you might not have even realised were in the game.

Spawn a War Horse

Code: You are a beast built for war
Requirement: Player must have purchased the Blackwater Ledger No. 75. Available after the Epilogue concludes.
Will instantly spawn a big beefy War Horse lad on your location.

From our Red Dead Redemption 2 review:

“Despite it having some wrinkles, Red Dead Redemption 2 introduces more than enough innovations to provide one of the most immersive and captivating open world games ever made.”

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