Back in the day, cheat codes could be found in all kinds of games, allowing players to have a little extra fun or make life easier for themselves. However, with the rise of online multiplayer games and the introduction of Trophies and Achievements, cheats have become a lot less prevalent in modern games. Of course, Red Dead Redemption is not a modern game.
Like many of the other great games from Rockstar Games, Red Dead Redemption has plenty of cheats. Unfortunately, using them prevents players from unlocking Trophies and Achievements and disables autosaving, meaning that players can't gain any real advantage from them. However, that doesn't mean that they can't still be useful for having fun and causing a little chaos.
All Unlockable Red Dead Redemption Cheats
There are 21 unlockable RDR1 cheats, each of which requires players to enter a special code via the Cheats menu. To do so, players will need to navigate to the Cheats menu via the Options menu and then press Triangle (PlayStation), Y (Xbox), or X (Switch) to bring up the on-screen keyboard. They'll then need to type in the code, being sure to make note of any punctuation such as commas, apostrophes, or exclamation points, as failing to include these will lead to the code being invalid.
Cheat Name | Cheat Effect | Cheat Code |
|---|---|---|
Coach | Spawn a stage coach | Now who put that there? |
Decrease Bounty | Decrease Bounty by $500 | They sell souls cheap here |
Diplomatic Immunity | Immunity from Wanted Levels | I wish I worked for Uncle Sam |
Famous | Maximum Fame | I am one of them famous fellas |
Gang Chic | Unlocks the Walton's Gang, Bollard Twins, Treasure Hunter, Bandito, and Reyes' Rebels Outfits. | You think you tough, Mister? |
Good Guy | Maximum Honor | It ain't pride, it's honor |
Gun Set 1 | Unlocks the Volcanic Pistol, the Springfield Rifle, and the Double-barreled Shotgun | It's my constitutional right |
Gun Set 2 | Unlocks the Fire Bottle, Buffalo Rifle, the Sawed-off Shotgun, the Semi-Automatic Pistol, the Schofield Revolver, and the Winchester Repeater. | I'm an American. I need guns |
Hic | Marston becomes drunk | I'm drunk as a skunk and twice as smelly |
Horse | Spawn a random horse | Beasts and man together |
Infinite Ammo | Infinite ammo | Abundance is everywhere |
Infinite Dead Eye | Infinite Dead Eye | I don't understand Imnfinity |
Infinite Horse Stamina | Infinite horse stamina | Make hay while the sun shines |
Invincibility | God mode | He gives strength to the weak |
Jack Attack | Complete all story missions and change John into Jack | Oh my son, my blessed son |
Lewis and Clark | Unlock all areas | You got yourself a fine pair of eyes |
Man in Uniform | Unlocks the U.S. Army and Bureau Uniforms and the U.S. Marshal Outfit | I love a man in uniform |
Money | Gives Marston $500 | The root of all evil, we thank you! |
Old School | Unlocks sepia filter | The old ways is the best ways |
Sharply Dressed Man | Unlocks the Gentleman's Attire, the Legend of the West and Rancher Outfits, and the Elegant Suit | Don't you look fine and dandy |
Who? | Zero Fame | Humility before the Lord |
After entering a cheat code for the first time it will be automatically added to the list of RDR 1 cheats, ensuring that players won't need to enter it again in the future. Once unlocked, players will be able to toggle a cheat on and off using the option on the right.
All Social Club Cheats for Red Dead Redemption 1
In addition to the 21 unlockable Red Dead Redemption cheat codes listed above, players will also have access to 18 other cheats by default. These were originally tied to the Rockstar Social Club service, but as that's no longer available, they'll be unlocked automatically as soon as players boot up the game, allowing them to cause a little carnage right from the get-go.
Cheat Name | Cheat Effect |
|---|---|
Every Shot Counts | One-hit kills |
Donkey Rider | Spawn a donkey |
Increase Bounty | Increase Bounty by $500 |
Clear Bounty | Clear Bounty Level |
Gun Set 3 | Unlocks the Double-action Revolver, Dynamite, the Henry Repeater, the High Power Pistol, the Pump-action Shotgun, and the Rolling Block Rifle |
Gun Set 4 | Unlocks the Bolt Action Rifle, the Evans Repeater, the LeMat Revolver, the Mauser Pistol, the Semi-Auto Shotgun, and Throwing Knives |
Punchout | Improved melee attack |
Bad Guy | Minimum Honor |
So-so Guy | Reset Honor |
Change Weather | Cycle through weather conditions |
Beastmaster | Animals become friendly |
Hitchcock | Increases the spawn rate of birds |
Guns Blazing | Exploding bullets |
Right to Bear Arms | NPCs are armed |
Rise Up | NPCs become aggressive |
Dead-Eye Level 1 | Set Dead-Eye Level to 1 |
Dead-Eye Level 2 | Set Dead-Eye Level to 2 |
Dead-Eye Level 3 | Set Dead-Eye Level to 3 |
Red Dead Redemption is out now for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Switch.