Red Dead Redemption 2 has a full built-in cheat code system. You enter phrases, not button combinations. Every code works across Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC.
HOW TO ENTER CHEAT CODES IN RDR2
1. Press Start to open the pause menu.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Press Triangle (PS5), Y (Xbox), or Backspace (PC) to open the Cheat Codes menu.
4. Type the exact phrase listed below.
5. Press Enter to activate.
Note: Enabling cheats disables saving and achievements for that session. Save before activating any code.
MONEY AND RESOURCES CHEATS
Infinite Money (adds $500):
Phrase: GREED IS NOW A VIRTUE
You get $500 each time you enter this code. Enter it multiple times.
Unlock All Weapons:
Phrase: GREED IS AMERICAN VIRTUE
Infinite Ammo:
Phrase: ABUNDANCE IS THE DULLEST DESIRE
Heavy Weapons Unlock:
Phrase: STRENGTH AND HONOUR
HEALTH AND DEAD EYE CHEATS
Infinite Dead Eye:
Phrase: I SHALL BE BETTER THAN I WAS
This fills and freezes your Dead Eye meter at maximum.
Infinite Health:
Phrase: YOU SEEK MORE THAN THE WORLD OFFERS
Full health bar and no damage for the session.
Full Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye:
Phrase: FOOL ME ONCE
HORSE AND TRANSPORT CHEATS
Spawn a Fast Horse:
Phrase: BETTER THAN MY DOG
Spawns a superior horse directly next to you.
Spawn a War Horse:
Phrase: THE LUCKY BE STRONG EVERMORE
Raise Wanted Level:
Phrase: YOU WANT PUNISHMENT
Adds one star to your wanted level each activation.
Lower Wanted Level:
Phrase: YOU WANT FREEDOM
Clears your current wanted level completely.
WORLD AND WEATHER CHEATS
Set Weather to Fog:
Phrase: A FOG OF WAR
Set Weather to Snow:
Phrase: HAIR TRIGGERS
Set Weather to Clear:
Phrase: BLUE SKIES LIE
Unlock All Areas of the Map:
Phrase: WOULD YOU BE TAKEN IN
HONOUR SYSTEM CHEATS
Set Maximum Honour:
Phrase: VIRTUOUS DEEDS AND LOVING GRACE
This unlocks discounts at all shops and changes NPC dialogue.
Set Minimum Honour:
Phrase: YOU REVEL IN YOUR OWN FILTH
TIPS FOR USING CHEATS EFFECTIVELY
Use infinite dead eye with a high-accuracy weapon like the Carcano Rifle for long-range combat.
Stack the full health cheat with infinite ammo to complete any story mission without failure.
The $500 money cheat does not stack with in-game wealth. Use it before major purchases.
Enter the map unlock cheat before starting the story to explore all regions from chapter one.