Resident Evil 2 Cheat Codes: PS1 & N64 GameShark Codes and Remake Unlockables

Resident Evil 2 (1998) is one of the most beloved survival horror games ever made, and its cheat codes are still hunted down today.

This guide collects verified Resident Evil 2 cheat codes for the original PlayStation and Nintendo 64 releases — GameShark codes copied verbatim from classic cheat archives — plus no-device secrets and every unlockable in the 2019 remake.

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Resident Evil 2 PS1 GameShark Codes

These PlayStation GameShark codes were archived from classic cheat databases. Enter them exactly as shown:

Effect	Code
Play as Hunk (Leon disc)	800C7CE4 0048
Play as Tofu (Leon disc)	800C7CE4 0049
Play as Hunk (Claire disc)	800C7AAC 0048
Play as Tofu (Claire disc)	800C7AAC 0049
Infinite Health (Disc 1)	800C7E7A 00C8
Infinite Health (Disc 2)	800C7C42 00C8

Resident Evil 2 N64 GameShark Codes

Nintendo 64 GameShark codes for Resident Evil 2. The master code must be enabled first:

Effect	Code
Master Code (enable first)	F10004F0 2400 + F10004F4 2400
Infinite Health	810E1322 00C8
Play as 4th Survivor	800E10EF 0048
Play as Tofu	800E10EF 0049

Resident Evil 2 Secrets (No Cheat Device Needed)

On the Dual Shock controller configuration screen, hold R1 and press Square 10 times for infinite ammo
Kill the zombie Brad without picking up any items to earn a special key, which unlocks Claire’s biker outfit and the Colt SAA
Finish Scenario A with an A or B rank to unlock the infinite rocket launcher
Finish Scenario B in under 4 hours with an A or B rank to unlock the infinite submachine gun

Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019) Unlockables

The 2019 remake doesn’t use cheat codes — instead it has unlockables earned through play:

4th Survivor mode — complete the 2nd Run
Tofu Survivor — complete 4th Survivor mode
Infinite Samurai Edge handgun — finish on Standard with an S rank under 3:30
Infinite LE-5 submachine gun — finish on Hardcore with an S rank under 2:30
Infinite rocket launcher and minigun — finish on Hardcore with an S+ rank
Unbreakable combat knife — destroy 15 Mr. Raccoon statues

Resident Evil 2 Cheat Codes FAQs

Does Resident Evil 2 have cheat codes?

The 1998 original has GameShark codes for PlayStation and Nintendo 64, plus no-device secrets like infinite ammo. The 2019 remake uses unlockables instead of codes.

How do you unlock Hunk in Resident Evil 2?

On PS1, use GameShark code 800C7CE4 0048 (Leon disc) or 800C7AAC 0048 (Claire disc). In the remake, complete the 2nd Run to unlock 4th Survivor mode starring Hunk.

Who is Tofu in Resident Evil 2?

Tofu is a giant block of tofu and a long-running joke bonus character. Unlock him with GameShark code 800E10EF 0049 on N64, or by completing 4th Survivor in the remake.

Was Resident Evil 2 released on Dreamcast?

No — Resident Evil 2 was released on PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast was skipped; the Dreamcast got Resident Evil: Code Veronica instead.

How do you get infinite ammo in Resident Evil 2 without cheats?

On the Dual Shock controller configuration screen, hold R1 and press Square 10 times.

For more community-verified codes, see the GameFAQs Resident Evil 2 cheats page.

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