Welcome to the ultimate guide for unleashing chaos in Stilwater! Saints Row 2 is renowned for its over-the-top action and sandbox freedom, but sometimes you just want to break the rules entirely. Whether you’re stuck on a difficult mission, looking to cause maximum mayhem without consequences, or simply want to experiment with the game’s wildest features, cheat codes are your golden ticket. This guide solves the problem of searching scattered forums and wikis by providing a comprehensive, one-stop resource for every cheat code you’ll ever need.
Using cheats in Saints Row 2 allows you to bend the game to your will. You can become an invincible super-soldier, fill your bank account with a few button presses, or summon a fighter jet in the middle of a traffic jam. It’s the perfect way to enhance your gameplay experience after completing the main story or to just have some mindless fun.
How Cheats Work in Saints Row 2
Unlike many games that require complex button combinations, Saints Row 2 integrates its cheat system cleverly through the in-game cell phone. You’ll be dialing special numbers to activate cheats, which are then stored in a dedicated ‘Cheats’ menu on your phone for easy toggling. It’s an intuitive system that makes managing your god-like powers a breeze.
Important Warning: Before we dive in, it’s crucial to understand that activating cheats will disable autosaving and achievements/trophies for your current gameplay session. To avoid losing progress, always manually save your game before you start using cheats. You can then reload this ‘clean’ save to continue playing normally.
Prerequisites & Tools Needed
- A copy of Saints Row 2 (on any platform: PC, Xbox 360, or PlayStation 3).
- Access to the in-game cell phone, which is available after the introductory missions.
- This guide for the complete list of cheat codes!
The Steps: How to Enter Cheat Codes
Follow these simple steps to activate any cheat in the game. Once a cheat is entered correctly for the first time, it’s permanently added to your phone’s cheat menu.
Step 1: Open Your In-Game Cell Phone
First, you need to bring up your character’s cell phone. On consoles, this is typically done by pressing the ‘Back’ or ‘Select’ button. On PC, the default key is ‘Tab’.
Step 2: Navigate to the Dialpad
Once the phone is open, use the directional pad or mouse to navigate to the ‘Dial’ option, which looks like a classic phone keypad. Select it to bring up the dialing screen.
Step 3: Enter the Cheat Number
Carefully type in the cheat code you wish to use, including the ‘#’ symbol at the beginning. For example, to get $1,000, you would type ‘#2274666399’.
Step 4: Call the Number
After entering the number, press the ‘Call’ button. If the code was entered correctly, you’ll receive a notification on screen confirming that the cheat has been activated and added to your cheat list.
Step 5: Manage Your Activated Cheats
To turn cheats on or off, open your phone again. Navigate to the ‘Cheats’ menu. Here, you will find a list of all the codes you’ve successfully entered. You can select any cheat from this list to toggle it on or off without having to re-enter the number.
The Ultimate Saints Row 2 Cheat Code List
Player & Ability Cheats
- Full Health: #1
- Add Cash ($1,000): #2274666399
- Get All Weapons: #9327
- Infinite Ammo: #11
- Infinite Sprint: #6
- No Cop Notoriety: #50
- No Gang Notoriety: #51
- Heavenly Might (Melee attacks send victims flying): #12
- Player Pratfalls (Press a button to ragdoll): #5
Vehicle Cheats – Cars, Trucks & Vans
- Repair Current Vehicle: #1056
- Ambulance: #1040
- Anchor (News Van): #1041
- Attrazione (Supercar): #1042
- FBI (FBI Sedan): #1046
- Justice (Supercar): #1048
- Kent (Vintage Car): #1049
- Mag (SUV): #1050
- Superiore (Supercar): #1055
- Taxi: #1057
- The Job (Diplomatic Car): #1058
- Zenith (Luxury Car): #1061
Vehicle Cheats – Motorcycles & Aircraft
- Kaneda (Motorcycle): #1047
- Kenshin (Motorcycle): #1048
- Melbourne (Motorcycle): #1051
- Sabretooth (Motorcycle): #1054
- Tornado (Attack Helicopter): #1059
- Wolverine (Motorcycle): #1060
- Gyrocopter: #4976
- Small Airplane: #801
- Large Passenger Jet: #803
Vehicle Cheats – Boats & Special Vehicles
- Commander (Power Boat): #1044
- Miami (Speed Boat): #1052
- Python (Speed Boat): #1053
- Shark (Jetski): #802
- UFO: #728237
- Peewee Mini-Bike: #7266837
Weapon Cheats (Adds specific weapon to inventory)
- 12 Gauge Shotgun: #920
- 44 Shepherd Pistol: #921
- AR200 SAW Machine Gun: #922
- AR50 XMAC Assault Rifle: #923
- AS14 Hammer Shotgun: #924
- Baseball Bat: #925
- Chainsaw: #926
- Fire Axe: #927
- Flamethrower: #928
- GAL 43 SMG: #929
- GDHC .50 Pistol: #930
- Grenade: #931
- Kobra Pistol: #933
- Machete: #935
- Minigun: #937
- Molotov Cocktail: #938
- Nightstick: #939
- NR4 Pistol: #940
- Pimp Cane Shotgun: #942
- Pipe Bomb: #943
- RPG Launcher: #944
- Satchel Charges: #946
- SKR-9 Threatz SMG: #947
- T3K Urban SMG: #948
World & Mayhem Cheats
- Super Explosions: #7
- Super Saints (Your gang becomes nearly invincible): #8
- Drunk Pedestrians: #19
- Evil Cars (Drivers try to run you over): #16
- Pedestrian War (Peds and gangs fight each other): #20
- Raining Pedestrians: #9
- Everybody Must Get Shrunk (Everyone is tiny): #200
- Clear Skies: #78669
- Heavy Rain: #78666
- Light Rain: #78668
- Overcast: #78665
- Set Time to Midnight: #2400
- Set Time to Noon: #1200
Common Pitfalls & Troubleshooting
Even with a simple system, you might run into an issue. Here are some common problems and their solutions.
Problem: My cheat code isn’t working!
Solution: Double-check the number you dialed. It’s easy to mistype a long string of digits. Make sure you are including the ‘#’ symbol at the very beginning of the number. Also, ensure you are in-game and not on a menu screen when you bring up the phone.
Problem: I can’t save my game after cheating!
Solution: This is not a bug; it’s a feature. The game disables autosaving to prevent you from permanently locking achievements on your primary save file. You can still perform a manual save, but be aware that this new save file will be flagged as a ‘cheat save’ and will also have achievements disabled.
Problem: I reloaded my game, and my cheats are gone!
Solution: Cheats do not stay active when you reload a save file (unless you saved while they were active). However, once you enter a code once, it is permanently stored in your phone’s ‘Cheats’ menu. Simply open the phone, go to Cheats, and toggle them back on without needing to redial the number.
Conclusion: Embrace the Chaos
Saints Row 2’s cheat codes are a gateway to a whole new level of fun and experimentation. They empower you to create your own brand of chaos, turning the city of Stilwater into your personal playground. Now that you have the ultimate list and know exactly how to use it, go ahead and try them out. Spawn a fleet of supercars, start a city-wide war, or just fly around in a UFO. The only limit is your imagination. Just remember to save first!
