Red Dead Redemption 2: all the cheats, hidden codes and newspapers

If you've made it this far, it's because you want to get the most out of Red Dead Redemption 2 with all its features. tricks, secret codes and hidden advantagesIn this Rockstar game, you can not only experience one of the best adventures of the Wild West, but you can also activate special phrases that give you money, weapons, infinite health, horses of all kinds, and a good number of curious effects.

As with other titles from the studio, RDR2's cheats work like a “Controlled cheat” that disables achievements, trophies, and normal savingThat means you can go wild without worrying too much, but you'll have to accept that this progress won't count towards 100% completion. On the other hand, the code system is very comprehensive and integrated with the newspapers that children sell and offers a lot of combinations to customize your games.

How to activate cheats and codes in Red Dead Redemption 2

Before you start typing phrases like crazy, it's important to be clear about... Where are the Red Dead Redemption 2 codes entered?The process is virtually the same on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC, although the button you have to press to open the cheat menu changes.

On consoles, the first thing to do is go to Pause menu and enter the Settings sectionOnce inside, you'll see on the screen that you can press a button to open the cheat menu: in PlayStation It's the triangle button, and on Xbox, the Y button. Doing so will bring up the section where all available cheats are managed.

Within that cheat menu, you will have to press again triangle or Y to bring up the game's internal keyboardThat's where you should write the exact code for the cheat you want to activate, respecting spaces and words, but don't worry about uppercase and lowercase letters, because the game ignores them.

On PC the system works the same, but if you play with a keyboard and mouse, the controller button is replaced by the SHIFT key in the settings menuThat is, pause, go to settings, press the indicated key, and then enter the code using the game's keyboard. If the cheat works, you'll receive an on-screen notification confirming that it has been unlocked; if you experience audio and video sync issues while playing, consult [link to relevant documentation]. outdated audio and video problems.

One of the advantages of this system is that, when you enter a valid phrase for the first time, the trick It is saved in the internal list and the code does not need to be rewritten.From that moment on, simply enter the cheats menu and activate or deactivate it with a single click whenever you want.

However, keep in mind that when you activate any cheat, RDR2 itself warns you that You temporarily lose the ability to save your game normally and to unlock achievements or trophies.The idea is that you can experiment without breaking your serious progress, so it's recommended to make a separate manual save before you start playing with codes.

Newspapers and hidden codes: how they work and where to buy them

Not all Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats can be used from the start: some are "blocked" until you buy certain newspapersThese diaries are an important part of the game world; they can be read like any collectible item and also include phrases that serve as a key to unlock advanced codes.

In the game there are three major newspaper headlinesThe New Hanover Gazette, the Saint Denis Times, and the Blackwater Ledger. Each is sold in several cities, but the copy is the same no matter where you buy it, so it doesn't matter if you pick up an issue in Valentine or Annesburg, for example.

Newspaper vendors are marked on the map with a press sheet iconThey're usually kids shouting the day's news in city centers. Just approach them and open the purchase menu to see which issues are available at that point in the main story.

Access to each number is linked to campaign progress and certain key missionsFor example, right after completing "Eastbound" in Chapter 2, you can buy the New Hanover Gazette No. 27 and the Blackwater Ledger No. 62, both of which are needed to unlock the infinite ammo cheat. Later, after "Hunting the Wizard" in Chapter 3, newspapers like the Saint Denis Times No. 46 and the Blackwater Ledger No. 65 appear, which allow you to activate heavy weapons.

Good news for completionists is that no newspaper is worthlessEven if you progress to Epilogue 2 without having purchased previous issues, vendors will still offer all the old issues alongside the new ones. So you can focus on the main story without worry and, when you feel like it, go on a shopping spree to unlock several powerful cheats in bulk.

Among the most important newspapers for cheating are those that They unlock infinite ammo, heavy weapons, reveal the map, increase honor, gain infinite stamina, or fortify all bars.Each of these effects is associated with a specific issue of the New Hanover Gazette or the Blackwater Ledger, so it's worth carefully reviewing the list of missions that activate them.

Full list of cheats: money, weapons, health, horses, and more

Red Dead Redemption 2 features a huge list of cheats, structured by type of advantage: Money, weapons, statistics, horses, honor, wanted levels, and various effectsMost of them are English text codes, usually short phrases that you must type into the cheat menu for them to take effect.

The method for entering them is always the same, but some require having previously purchased a specific newspaper. Even so, All codes work the same on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PCwhich makes it easy to use this same list without worrying about the platform.

Money tricks and gold bars

One of the first desires of any virtual outlaw is to get dollars and gold bars without breaking a sweatIn RDR2 there is at least one direct code related to money in the campaign, in addition to several methods and glitches discussed by the community to obtain large amounts quickly.

In story mode you can use a code that adds $500 to your wallet every time you activate itby entering the phrase "Greed is now a virtue". It doesn't require a prior newspaper and works like the other cheats: you enter it only once and then it will be available in the menu to use whenever you want, with the usual limitations on saving and achievements.

Beyond the codes, the community discovered a very popular glitch for duplicate gold barsIt relies on exploiting a glitch when collecting an ingot from a specific chest and reloading the game at the exact moment so the item reappears, allowing you to accumulate many in a short time. Keep in mind that these types of system exploitation tricks can be... patched by Rockstar in any updateso they are not guaranteed in the long term.

In Red Dead Online, things get more complicated, because the game is designed for slower player progress and higher prices. There are no classic codes in online mode, but there are... methods to farm money and gold relatively quicklyThese include chaining together certain missions, free events, and roles that offer good rewards. They aren't "cheats" in the strictest sense, but they serve the same purpose: helping you fill your pockets without getting desperate.

Weapon Cheats and Infinite Ammo

If you want to always be well-armed, RDR2 offers a good number of tricks focused on unlimited ammo and special weapon packsSome require progressing through the story and purchasing specific newspapers, while others can be activated from the start.

The star trick is the infinite ammoThis is activated with the phrase "Abundance is the dullest desire." Some guides indicate that it's unlocked by purchasing Chapter 1 or Chapter 2 newspapers, such as the New Hanover Gazette No. 27 or the Blackwater Ledger No. 62, which are obtained after completing the mission "Eastbound." Once you've entered the code, you'll never have to worry about counting bullets again.

In addition to unlimited bullets, there are codes to obtain different sets of weaponsFor example, "A Simple Life, A Beautiful Death" adds the basic weapons pack to your inventory with no prerequisites, ideal at the beginning of the adventure. "Greed is American Virtue" grants heavy weapons like the Pump-Action Shotgun, Bolt Rifle, Mauser Pistol, and Semi-Automatic Pistol, although to use them you must have purchased newspapers linked to missions in Chapter 3.

You also have a trick to unlock stealth weapons The phrase “Death is silence” grants you a machete, throwing knives, and a tomahawk, no newspaper required. And if you fancy feeling like a Wild West gunslinger, “History is written by fools” gives you a double-barreled shotgun and a double-action revolver.

The combat skills section is completed with a series of codes that They directly modify the Dead Eye level“Guide me better” sets level 1, “Make me better” raises it to level 2, “I shall be better” to level 3, “I still seek more” to level 4, and “I seek and I find” places it at the maximum level 5. Furthermore, “Be greedy only for foresight” grants unlimited Dead Eye, turning Arthur into a veritable slow-motion shooting machine.

Health, stamina, and skill tips

Beyond weapons, one of the most useful categories of tricks is the one that It affects health, stamina, and Dead Eye bars.Thanks to these codes you can boost your overall stats, fill them to the maximum, or even keep them permanently fortified for the duration of the cheat session.

Using the code “Seek all the bounty of this place” increases the Base levels of health, stamina, and Dead Eye, as if you had improved your stats with ThereIt's a quick way to make Arthur more resilient from the early stages of the story.

On the other hand, “You Flourish Before You Die” completely fills all the bars, leaving them at the maximum possible at that moment. If you want to go a step further, “You Seek More Than The World Offers” not only restores them, but also fortifies themThis makes them take much longer to run out. This last trick requires having purchased advanced newspapers, such as the New Hanover Gazette No. 36, which is unlocked after the mission "The King's Son" in Chapter 6.

Resistance also has a specific code: “The Lucky be strong evermore” Infinite stamina for Arthur and his horseIn some lists, it's mentioned as a cheat associated with Blackwater Ledger No. 68, available after completing the mission "Dear Uncle Tacitus" in Chapter 5. In any case, once entered, you can run and sprint without worrying about depleting the core.

By combining these stat tricks with those for weapons and Dead Eye, you can achieve a near “god” configurationFull bars, infinite ammo, unlimited Dead Eye, and a top-notch arsenal. Perfect for a crazy afternoon without worrying about resources or risks.

Horse tricks, carriages and bonding

Horses are at the heart of movement in Red Dead Redemption 2, and naturally, they also have their own set of cheat codes. These tricks allow you to summon special mounts, improve your relationship with them, or extend the range of your whistle so that they will always come, wherever you are.

One of the most practical is “Better than my dog”, which greatly expands the rank you can call your horseWith this code, even if your mount has fallen quite far behind, it will still respond to the whistle, preventing strenuous walks or unnecessary fast trips.

As for specific mounts, there are several codes to make them appear. different types of horse“Run! Run! Run!” generates a very fast racehorse, “You want more than you have” summons a white Arabian horse, considered one of the best in the game, and “You are a beast built for war” creates a robust warhorse, which is unlocked after buying newspapers from Epilogue 1, such as the Blackwater Ledger No. 72.

If you prefer not to always repeat the same mount, “You want something new” brings forth a random horse Every time you activate it, it's ideal for adding variety to your stable. And if you're looking to boost confidence, "My kingdom is a horse" increases the bond with all your horses, facilitating advanced maneuvers like drifts or quick stops.

It's not all limited to animals: there are also codes to generate horse-drawn vehicles“Keep your dreams simple” summons a medium-sized caravan or wagon, “Keep your dreams light” summons a lighter carriage, and “The best of the old ways” brings out a classic stagecoach. Finally, “Would you be happier as a clown?” generates a flashy circus wagon, available after purchasing certain newspapers in Epilogue 1, such as Blackwater Ledger No. 73.

Honor tricks and wanted levels

The honor system and wanted level are two key mechanics in RDR2, and of course, they can also be manipulated with codes. With them, you can become a frontier saint or the biggest villain on the map in a matter of seconds, as well as modify the pressure of the law on your misdeeds.

To quickly raise your honor, there's the cheat "Virtue Unearned is not virtue," which increases the honor index without needing to perform good deeds. To use it, some guides recommend having purchased the Blackwater Ledger No. 67 after the "Urban Pleasures" mission in Chapter 4, although once entered it will remain in your list permanently.

If you fancy the exact opposite, “You revel in your disgrace, I see” reduces your honor to very low levels, turning Arthur into a true feared outlawAnd if at any point you want to return to moral neutrality, “Balance. All Is Balance” restores honor to a middle ground.

Regarding the wanted level, there are also specific codes. “You want punishment” increases your Wanted level, making law enforcement take your presence very seriously. Conversely, “You Want Freedom” lowers your Wanted level, making it easier to move around areas where you were previously pursued.

When you want to get rid of the authorities completely, you can resort to “You want everyone to go away,” which Remove all rewards and confinement zones from the map. It's a quick way to clear your name so you can continue exploring without problems, at least during the cheat session.

Various tricks: map, outfits, recipes, camp, and curious effects

In addition to the major categories, Red Dead Redemption 2 includes a good number of "miscellaneous" codes that affect outfits, map, recipes, camp, and visual or status effectsThey don't influence direct combat that much, but they do significantly change the way you play.

One of the most striking is “You long for sight and see nothing” (also written in some lists as “You Long for Sight but See Nothing”), which reveals the full map at once without needing to explore every corner. To activate it, you usually need to buy newspapers like the New Hanover Gazette No. 31 or the Blackwater Ledger No. 66, which appear after the mission "The Pleasures of Civilization" in Chapter 4.

If you like customizing Arthur's appearance, the code “Vanity. All is Vanity” unlocks all suits and outfits available, allowing you to change your look whenever you want without going to the stores. In addition, there are other cosmetic effects like "A fool on command," which makes the character behave as if they were completely drunk.

For craft lovers, the "Eat of Knowledge" trick helps Arthur learn all the creation recipesThis includes hunting, cooking, and upgrades. This way, you won't have to discover them little by little by combining ingredients or reading specific documents.

The camp also benefits from the "Share" traps, which grant all camp upgrades available in the ledger and raises the maximum supply levels. It's a way to have your base fully equipped without spending time or resources upgrading each aspect little by little.

By combining these various codes with those for weapons, horses, and honor, you can shape the gameplay experience to your liking, whether to create a chaotic game full of excesses or to set up a kind of "photo mode" where you just explore the world without worrying about progression systems.

Other practical tricks and popular glitches: horses and infinite skins

Beyond the official codes entered in the cheat menu, the community has discovered glitches and curious systems While not traditional cheating, these methods allow you to gain significant advantages, such as horses of any breed or duplicating large hides for trading. And if you're also experiencing performance issues like stuttering, try these. tricks to reduce stuttering.

One of the best-known methods is the trick to get any domesticated horse for free In Saint Denis, without resorting to classic exploits. It works like this: during the day, if you approach a specific location in the city, a horse will appear that can be of any breed, even those that only appear in the Epilogue, such as the Mustang or certain Arabians.

As long as it's daylight and the horse has gone outside, if you're not convinced by the breed, you can save and load the game to force the animal to respawn. Each time you repeat the operation, the horse's breed will change completely randomly. This means it could take five minutes or five hours to see the model you want, but the system doesn't exploit serious game bugs, simply the way certain spawns are generated.

When the mount you want finally appears, all you have to do is capture it, mount it, and take it to the stable. saddle her up and officially make her yoursOtherwise, you risk losing it if you wander too far or if an incident occurs in the area.

Another much-discussed glitch is the one that duplicate large skins such as those of alligators, bears, bison, bulls, elk, moose, oxen, or cows. These hides are so bulky that Arthur rolls them up and places them on the back of his horse, and they are very valuable both to the trapper and for certain specific crafting recipes.

For this trick to work you need at least owning two horses and having unlocked the horse mooring area at the camp using the ledger. The process involves arriving at the hitching post with a large hide on your main horse, activating the system to call another horse, and watching as the first horse's hide floats in the air.

Touching the floating hide will cause it to fall to the ground, but if you call your main horse back, you'll see it's still carrying the hide on its rump. Repeating the mount change will cause the hide to reappear, allowing you to... accumulate multiple copies in a matter of minutesIt's a perfect method to make the most of the perfect skin you've worked so hard to achieve.

Although these types of glitches are not official codes, in practice they function as such. unlimited cheats to obtain specific resources, with the caveat that Rockstar can correct them through patches at any time, just as with the famous gold ingot exploit.

With this arsenal of codes, newspapers, and minor glitches, Red Dead Redemption 2 becomes a veritable playground for those who enjoy experimenting with its systems. You can set up serious, cheat-free games to fully appreciate the story, or dedicate entire sessions to testing out new features. Infinite ammo, fortified health, luxury horses, discovered maps, and fully equipped camps, completely changing the pace and tone of the adventure as you please at any given moment.