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.
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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.
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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
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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.
