Red Dead Redemption cheats and codes for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox

Red Dead Redemption cheats and codes for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox

Red Dead Redemption cheats and cheat codes can make your Wild West adventure a smoother (or more chaotic) ride — depending what sort of cowboy you are.

The following list can pad your wallet and arsenal, spawn you a quick getaway, and even make you the most wanted outlaw in the West.

Our Red Dead Redemption cheat codes guide lists all the available cheats in Red Dead Redemption, including Rockstar Social Club cheats, and how to enter them on PC, PS4, Xbox, and Switch.

How to enter Red Dead Redemption cheats

Before entering cheats in Red Dead Redemption, be aware that using cheat codes disables achievements and trophies. So, if you want to trophy hunt later on, you need to start a new game.

To enter cheats in Red Dead Redemption, enter your save file (or start a new game), then press pause to enter the Options menu. Next, navigate to the Cheats tab, and press the relevant button to Enter Cheat.

  • On PC: On PC, press the F button to enter cheats. If you’re using a controller on PC, use the relevant controller button below.
  • On PlayStation: On PS3 and PS4, press the Triangle button to enter cheats.
  • On Xbox: On Xbox consoles, press the Y button to enter cheats.
  • On Switch: On Nintendo Switch, press the X button to enter cheats.
Entering a cheat code in Red Dead Redemption

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Once you’ve opened the cheat interface, enter the relevant cheat from our list below. Successfully entered cheats then appear on a list under the Cheats tab. To activate a cheat, toggle it on. To deactivate a cheat, toggle it off. This means you only need to enter the code once and can simply toggle a cheat on when you want to use it.

If you are having issues, know that if you enter the cheat successfully, you get a pop-up saying, “Congratulations! You have successfully unlocked a new cheat code.” If the code has been entered incorrectly, a message will say, “Sorry! You have entered an invalid cheat code.” In some cases, we got a message saying, “Sorry! You have already validated this cheat code,” when I hadn’t entered the cheat before. If you get this message, check your cheat list as the cheat has likely still been successful.

Entering a cheat code successfully in Red Dead Redemption

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Additionally, ensure the punctuation is correct. Cheats must be entered including the correct punctuation, though they are not case-sensitive.

Finally, be aware that you cannot enter certain cheats, like spawning a horse or stagecoach, when partaking in an activity.

Red Dead Redemption cheat codes for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox

The “Old School” cheat in Red Dead Redemption

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Red Dead Redemption cheats can do everything from raising and lowering your Bounty level to changing the weather. Check out our full list of cheats, below.

Red Dead Redemption cheat codes

Cheat name

Effect

RDR cheat code

Coach Spawns a Stagecoach, wagon or cart Now who put that there?
Decrease Bounty Decreases Bounty level by 500 They sell souls cheap here
Diplomatic Immunity Clears Bounty level and immunity to future Bounty level increases I wish I worked for Uncle Sam
Famous Gives you maximum Fame I am one of them famous fellas
Gang Chic Unlocks Bollard Twins, Walton’s Gang, Treasure Hunter, Bandito, and Reyes’ Rebels gang outfits You think you tough, mister?
Good Guy Sets Honor level to maximum It aint pride. It’s honor
Gun Set 1 Unlocks Volcanic Pistol, Double-Barreled Shotgun, and Springfield Rifle It’s my consitutional right
Gun Set 2 Unlocks Buffalo Rifle, Fire Bottle, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Schofield Revolver, Semi-Automatic Pistol, and Winchester Repeater I’m an American. I need guns
Hic Makes you permanently drunk I’m drunk as a skunk and twice as smelly
Horse Spawns a horse Beasts and man together
Infinite Ammo Gives you infinite ammo Abundance is everywhere
Infinite Dead Eye Gives you infinite Dead Eye targeting I don’t understand imnfinity
Infinite Horse Stamina Gives horses infinite stamina Make hay while the sun shines
Invincibility Makes you invincible (except to duels and drowning) He gives strength to the weak
Jack Attack Turns John Marston into Jack Marston and completes all story missions Oh my son, my blessed son
Lewis and Clark Unlocks all areas You got yourself a fine pair of eyes
Man In Uniform Unlocks U.S. Army, U.S. Bureau, and U.S. Marshal military outfits I love a man in uniform
Money Gives you $500 The root of all evil, we thank you!
Old School Adds sepia camera filter The old ways is the best ways
Sharp Dressed Man Unlocks Legend of the West, Gentleman’s Attire, Rancher, and Elegant Suit fancy outfits Don’t you look fine and dandy
Who? Resets your Fame level Humility before the Lord

Red Dead Redemption Rockstar Social Club cheats

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While most Red Dead Redemption cheats are entered manually, there are also some cheats that automatically become available when you start Red Dead Redemption. Originally, these cheats were unlocked by linking your console account to the Rockstar Social Club, but once the Red Dead Redemption servers were switched off, they became available for all players. You can find these cheats under the Cheats tab, available to use straight away.

Cheat Name

Effect

Bad Guy Sets Honor level to the minimum
Beastmaster Wild animals become more friendly toward you and predatory creatures are non-aggressive
Change Weather Changes to another weather option
Clear Bounty Clears Bounty level
Dead-Eye Level 1 Sets Dead-Eye to Level 1
Dead-Eye Level 2 Sets Dead-Eye to Level 2
Dead-Eye Level 3 Sets Dead-Eye to Level 3
Donkey Rider Spawn a rideable donkey
Every Shot Counts You perform one-shot kills
Guns Blazing Bullets have chance to set enemies on fire
Gun Set 3 Unlocks Dynamite, Double-Action Revolver, Henry Repeater, Rolling Block Rifle, Pump-Action Shotgun, and High Powered Pistol
Gun Set 4 Unlocks Mauser Pistol, Carcano Rifle, LeMat Revolver, Evans Repeater, Throwing Knives, Bolt Action Rifle, and Semi-Auto Shotgun
Hitchcock Increases bird spawns
Increase Bounty Increases your Bounty level
Punch Out You can knock out enemies with one punch
Right to Bear Arms All civilians are armed
Rise Up Civilians are aggressive
So-so guy Sets Honor level to neutral

Is there a Red Dead Redemption 1 money cheat?

Yes, there is a money cheat code in Red Dead Redemption. The cheat code for more money is “The root of all evil, we thank you!”, but it only grants you $500 at a time.

So, if you want to rack up the cash, you need to toggle this cheat on several times. Unfortunately, there is no infinite money cheat in Red Dead Redemption.