Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a vast and immersive world, but sometimes you just want to fast-track your way to the finer things in life. That’s where Rdr2 Money Cheats come in. Imagine instantly boosting your wallet to afford the best guns, horses, and outfits without hours of grinding. While Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats cover everything from infinite ammo to spawning horses, the money cheat stands out as a particularly game-changing option for players looking to enhance their experience in the Wild West.
However, knowing how to enter cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t immediately obvious. This guide will walk you through the process of activating cheats and provide a comprehensive list of all available RDR2 cheats, with a special focus on the ever-useful money cheat.
If you’re looking for more ways to get ahead in Red Dead Redemption 2, be sure to check out our guides on the best horses, the best weapons, and where to find Legendary Fish locations and Legendary Animal locations.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheat Codes: Get Money and More
From instantly padding your pockets to becoming an unstoppable force, Red Dead Redemption 2 cheat codes offer a range of gameplay alterations. Here’s a complete list of all Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats, including the coveted money cheat:
| Cheat code | Cheat effect | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Greed is now a virtue | Add $500 | None |
| A simple life, a beautiful death | Basic weapons | None |
| Keep your dreams light | Create Buggy | None |
| Run! Run! Run! | Create race horse | None |
| You want something new | Create Random Horse | None |
| The best of the old ways | Create Stagecoach | None |
| You want more than you have | Create Superior Horse | None |
| Keep your dreams simple | Create Wagon | None |
| You revel in your disgrace, I see | Decrease Honor | None |
| You want freedom | Decrease Wanted Level | None |
| A fool on command | Forces you to become drunk | None |
| History is written by Fools | Gunslinger Weapons | None |
| Seek all the bounty of this place | Increase Health, Stamina and Dead Eye levels | None |
| My kingdom is a horse | Increase Horse Bonding | None |
| You want punishment | Increase Wanted Level | None |
| Better than my dog | Increase Whistle Range for Horse | None |
| Be Greedy only for Foresight | Infinite Dead Eye | None |
| Eat of Knowledge | Learn All Recipes | None |
| Vanity. All is vanity | Own all Outfits | None |
| Balance. All is balance | Reset Honor | None |
| You flourish before you die | Set Health, Stamina and Dead Eye Bars to Full | None |
| Guide me Better | Set Dead Eye to level 1 | None |
| Make me Better | Set Dead Eye to level 2 | None |
| I shall be better | Set Dead Eye to level 3 | None |
| I still seek more | Set Dead Eye to level 4 | None |
| I seek and I find | Set Dead Eye to level 5 | None |
| Death is silence | Stealth weapons | None |
| Share | Purchase all Camp upgrades | None |
| You want everyone to go away | Clear all Bounties and Lockdown Areas | None |
| Abundance is the dullest desire | Infinite Ammo | Own Newspaper Hanover 27 or Saint Denis 43 (acquired anytime in Chapter 2)  First person view of a newspaper showing the cheat code 'Abundance is the dullest desire' for infinite ammo. |
| Greed is American Virtue | Heavy Ammo | Own Newspaper Saint Denis 46 (acquired in Chapter 3 after Magicians for Sport)  First person view of a newspaper highlighting the cheat code 'Greed is American Virtue' for heavy ammo. |
| You long for sight and see nothing | Remove Fog of War from map | Own Newspaper Saint Denis 47 (acquired in Chapter 3 after Magicians for Sport)  Close up view of a newspaper displaying the cheat 'You long for sight and see nothing' to remove fog of war. |
| Virtue unearned is not virtue | Increase Honor | Own Newspaper Saint Denis Times 48 (after Chapter 4 mission Urban Pleasures)  A newspaper showcasing the cheat code 'Virtue unearned is not virtue' for increasing honor. |
| The lucky be strong evermore | Infinite Stamina | Own Newspaper Saint Denis Times 49 (after completing Chapter 5)  Newspaper view presenting the cheat 'The lucky be strong evermore' for infinite stamina. |
| You seek more than the world offers | Fortify Health, Stamina and Dead Eye | Own Newspaper Saint Denis Times 52 (after Chapter 6 mission The King’s Son)  A newspaper showing the cheat 'You seek more than the world offers' to fortify stats. |
| You are a beast built for war | Create War Horse | Own Newspaper Saint Denis Times 53 (after completing the Epilogue)  Newspaper close up featuring the cheat 'You are a beast built for war' for a war horse. |
| Would you be happier as a clown? | Create Circus Wagon | Own Newspaper Saint Denis Times 54 (after completing the Epilogue)  Newspaper image displaying the cheat 'Would you be happier as a clown' for a circus wagon. |
Credit to reader SoulPhoenix316 and DuPz on reddit for their contributions in compiling this list.
Remember that activating any Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats will prevent you from earning Achievements or Trophies in your current playthrough. Progress saving is also disabled when cheats are active. Think of cheats as a way to experiment and have uninhibited fun before returning to your main adventure.
Step-by-Step: How to Enter Cheat Codes in RDR2
Entering cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2 is a straightforward process. Just follow these steps:
- Pause the Game: First, pause your game to access the settings menu.
- Navigate to Settings: Open the ‘Settings’ menu from the pause screen.
- Access the Cheat Menu: Press ‘Triangle’ on PlayStation or ‘Y’ on Xbox to open the cheats menu. This might be indicated in the bottom right corner of your screen.
- Enter Your Cheat Code: Press ‘Triangle’ or ‘Y’ again to bring up the text entry field. Type in your chosen cheat code exactly as it appears in the list above, for example, “Greed is now a virtue” for the money cheat.
- Confirm Cheat Activation: Once you’ve entered the code, it will be unlocked. You’ll see a confirmation message indicating the cheat is now active.
Red Dead Redemption 2 pause menu with the settings option highlighted.
Red Dead Redemption 2 settings menu showing the button prompt to access cheats.
Typing a cheat code into the cheat menu in Red Dead Redemption 2.
A notification confirming a cheat has been unlocked in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Once unlocked, cheats can be toggled on or off in the cheats menu. You only need to enter a cheat code once to have permanent access to it within that playthrough.
Red Dead Redemption 2 cheat menu with a cheat unlocked and selected.
A warning message in Red Dead Redemption 2 explaining that cheats disable trophies and achievements.
Be aware: Activating cheats will display a warning informing you that game progress saving and Trophies/Achievements will be disabled. Any actions taken with cheats enabled will not count towards your official game progression.
For a visual guide, here’s a video demonstrating how to enter cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2:
YouTube video thumbnail for how to enter cheats in Red Dead Redemption 2
Unlocking More Cheats with Newspapers in Red Dead Redemption 2
As you can see in the cheat list, some cheats have newspaper prerequisites. Newspapers can be purchased from vendors in towns and settlements throughout the game world. To unlock these specific cheats, you must first acquire the corresponding newspaper edition. The required newspaper and the cheat code it unlocks are printed at the bottom when you inspect the newspaper, as shown in the image below.
First person view of a newspaper showing the cheat code 'Abundance is the dullest desire' for infinite ammo.
For example, the “Abundance is the dullest desire” cheat for infinite ammo requires owning the Hanover 27 or Saint Denis 43 newspaper. If you attempt to enter a cheat that requires a newspaper without owning it, the game will display an error message stating, ‘You do not meet the prerequisites to unlock this cheat’.
A popup message in Red Dead Redemption 2 indicating that a prerequisite is needed to unlock a cheat.
Newspaper editions are released progressively as you advance through the Red Dead Redemption 2 storyline. You can buy them from vendors in Valentine (New Hanover Gazette), Strawberry (Blackwater Ledger), and Rhodes (Saint Denis Times) as they become available, or you can purchase back issues later in the game.
Occasionally, you might encounter a situation where a newspaper vendor is temporarily unavailable. If this happens, simply return to the vendor at a later time. Rest assured that no newspapers are missable, so you don’t need to worry about permanently missing out on cheat unlocks.
In conclusion, RDR2 money cheats and other cheat codes offer a fun way to experience Red Dead Redemption 2 with a twist. Whether you want to quickly amass wealth or explore the game’s world with unlimited resources, cheats provide an accessible way to alter your gameplay. Just remember the trade-off: activating cheats will disable achievements and saving. Use them to experiment, have fun, and maybe give yourself a quick financial boost with the “Greed is now a virtue” money cheat!
