Nearly three years since its initial launch, State of Decay 2's loyal community continues the fight against the undead. Its unique blend of exploration and base building has helped it distance itself from similarly-themed juggernauts franchises like Valve's Left 4 Dead and Telltale's The Walking Dead.

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The world of State of Decay 2 is just as harsh and unforgiving as it is a personal playground for mayhem and carnage, but what if its main selling point was turned on its head? Previous concerns and responsibilities are nullified, making for a wild experience. A cheat engine is required to activate these cheats (as explained in EyeXombie's YouTube tutorial on the matter), many of which will drastically alter the experience (whether positively or negatively depends on your outlook).

Updated November 7, 2021, By Jessica Filby: Sometimes cheats are the easiest way to get what you want in a game. Especially tough games like State of Decay 2 that pride themselves on being a world of brutal carnage, both for you, and the undead you destroy. This can be pretty tough to do when playing without cheats. Luckily there's some amazing State of Decay 2 cheat engines out there, perfect for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation.

15 No Fatigue: Keep On Going

State of Decay 2 No Fatigue Mod

Fatigue can be easy to get and unbelievably frustrating to get rid of. Since fatigue is caused by having your character out for too long, it's pretty much unavoidable and can hinder your party if you're going on a longer adventure.

But with the No Fatigue cheat, you'll be running around forever, or until your inventory inevitably gets full. This cheat essentially does what it says it does, it makes it so you have no fatigue. While this isn't one that you'll notice immediately, it's certainly a big help when exploring the vast and deadly world of State of Decay 2.

14 Fast Construct Buildings: Wait No Longer

State of Decay 2 Construct Buildings Mod

Waiting is often something you don't have the luxury of when playing a game like State of Decay 2. Especially when you need to construct a building fast. When that's the case it always feels like that timer goes slower and slower, but with a cheat, it goes quicker than you ever need.

Being able to construct buildings almost instantly is an amazing help while still allowing you to play it semi-normally. It's like a cheat that doesn't feel like cheating.

13 Unlimited Ammo: Just Keep Shooting

State of Decay 2 unlimited ammo Mod

It's all well and good grabbing every cheat under the sun and making sure you don't take any damage, or you're gun never breaks. But if you run out of ammo, those cheats are absolutely useless. This is where the unlimited ammo cheat comes into its own.

RELATED: Every Difference Between State of Decay and State of Decay 2A lot of cheats try to hide in the background, while some prefer to be on full show, the unlimited ammo cheat is the latter. It will save your life and end so many others, well worth getting if this is a common problem.

12 Unbreakable Melee Weapons: Always The Sledgehammer

State of Decay 2 Unlimited melee durability Mod

There's nothing worse than going up against a plague heart, only to find out your favorite sledgehammer breaks on the first swing. Worry not, for this frustrating problem can disappear with the unbreakable melee weapons cheat.

There isn't really too much to get confused with when it comes to this cheat. Anything that classes as a melee weapon is now unbreakable. Perfect if you love getting up close and personal with the enemy.

11 Instant Upgrades: Wait No Longer 2.0

State of Decay 2 Instant Upgrades Mod

Having the fast construct buildings cheat applied to the game can be great, but if you don't have instant upgrades to go with it, then it's only really a one-time use perk. This cheat will allow you to upgrade buildings, vehicles, and anything you can upgrade instantly.

It's perfect for those impatient players or those who want to upgrade and get on with the game. Either way, this cheat can be perfectly combined with the fast construct buildings cheat.

10 Unlimited Survivor Health: Truly Undead

State of Decay 2 survivor screenshot

Unlimited Survivor Health essentially breaks State of Decay 2 and its core permadeath mechanic, but who doesn't enjoy becoming invulnerable and causing utter carnage now and then? Without the risk of losing your current character, resources will become more plentiful, leading to an exponential community and level growth.

While this particular cheat works well on its own (while still retaining most of the other limitations and challenges posed by the game), the player reaches whole new levels of power (akin to Project Zomboid's all-powerful God Mode cheat) when it's activated in tandem with other cheats.

9 Unlimited Stamina: Iron Lungs

State of Decay 2 attack Juggernaut with sledgehammer

Nothing is more rage-inducing than nearly reaching your goal only to be swarmed by the undead (or hindered by the litany of technical issues that continue to plague the game). Unlimited Stamina aims to free you from that annoyance by ensuring you'll never gasp for breath while being chased by a horde of zombies again!

Soon, you'll be on the same level of zombie-horde-hunting mastery as Deacon St. John of Days Gone, baiting and training the rapidly swarming horde only to gun them down one by one. No distance is too daunting when you have Unlimited Stamina. While most players will be racing to their vehicle for safety, you'll be far ahead without breaking a sweat.

8 No Reload: No Clip, No Problem

State of Decay 2 sniping zombies from rooftop

While not everything about State of Decay 2 is particularly realistic, players will still need to conserve ammo and reload when firing their weapon. If that's a little too cumbersome and time-consuming for you, you can skip it with the No Reload cheat.

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This cheat works particularly well in tandem with Unlimited Ammo, making you an unstoppable zombie-slaying force. There's no need to worry about forgetting to reload when a horde grows dangerously close, reducing a lot of the tension in favor of more of an arcade shooter feel.

7 Unlimited Car Fuel: A Long Distance Journey

State of Decay 2 vehicle zombie kill

Once the Unlimited Car Fuel cheat is activated, there really will be no stopping your vehicle of choice. Stock up on resources, take out a zombie or two, then make your way back home and implement some upgrades to your base. Advancing slowly and steadily is the key to State of Decay 2 (cheats notwithstanding), but souping up your vehicle like this to speed up your efforts is an option too.

Though seemingly not very important initially, having limitless fuel can pay dividends. It will save a lot of time and make excursions much more manageable at any time of the day.

6 Time Of Day: Rise And Shine

State of Decay 2 zombies more active at night

Night excursions are seldom for the faint of heart. Zombies are much more active once the sun sets and visibility drops dramatically. Typically, a new player wants to avoid night at all costs, but with the Time of Day cheat, it's possible to instantly set the clocks forwards or backwards.

This is more than powerful enough, but players even have the opportunity to freeze time completely. Needless to say, this eliminates all threats that the night poses.

5 Unlimited Weight: Doing The Heavy Lifting

inventory management screen State of Decay 2

State of Decay 2 incorporates a weight system that adds a new layer of responsibility fans need to keep in mind. Survivors can only carry up to 20 lbs of gear (Powerhouse characters being the exception). Unlimited Weight ignores this restriction, removing the weight mechanic entirely.

Excursions can become tense not only as a result of the constant pressure of the undead but also because your resources are limited by the weight you're hauling back and forth. Unlimited Weight, as a result, may not be a game-breaking cheat outright, but one that definitely has a substantial impact.

4 No Recoil: Point And Click

State of Decay 2 aiming at oncoming zombies

5v5 competitive shooters like Valorant and CS:GO maintain a high level of difficulty when it comes to recoil patterns and randomized spray. Professionals spend the entirety of their careers practicing good habits when it comes to aiming. In State of Decay 2, with the No Recoil cheat activated, players will be taking foes down just as effortlessly.

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Though not nearly as punishing as other, more competitive-focused games, State of Decay 2's recoil pattern is noticeable on several weapons. Power this cheat up alongside No Reload and the zombies won't even get the chance to spot you, let alone attack. For a game that prides itself on offering a more methodical experience, this cheat really is just too good.

3 Lua Script Hotkey: Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane?

State of Decay 2 waypoint marker on the map screen

No, it's just a vehicle dropping out of the sky. The Lua Script Hotkey Cheat allows the player to drop a waypoint down on the map and physically teleport to that location. It should be noted that Unlimited Survivor Health must be activated, as the player will take heavy damage or even a fatal amount from dropping out of the sky.

To make matters even more ridiculous, the player can even teleport from inside a vehicle and come crashing down on their personalized waypoint. It's hilarious fun, and any zombies that happen to be lurking in the teleport zone will never know what hit them.

2 Unlimited Weapon Durability: Golden Gun

Promotional art featuring various weapons from State of Decay 2

Weapon durability, a mechanic that many gamers find frustrating, has also been implemented in this title. Your arsenal will degrade from completely functional to slightly damaged (signified by yellow) to completely unusable (signified by red). This mechanic can make a gameplay experience feel too unforgiving. In this case, it's a core survival element, so it's not completely devastating.

Those who want to pick a favorite weapon to stick with can do so, though, via the Unlimited Weapon Durability cheat. Activate it, arm yourself, and get comfortable with your equipment: it's smooth sailing from here.

1 Instant Max Level: Started From The Bottom

State of Decay 2 high level survivor pirate costume

As you play State of Decay 2, you'll develop your skills and increase your Star level by completing certain tasks. There are certain ways to speed up this process without accessing cheats, such as focusing excursions on finding textbooks scattered around the world (they will develop your skills once activated in your inventory), but that's still just not fast enough for some.

The Instant Max Level cheat, as the name suggests, will complete that whole process for you immediately. If you'd like to see everything a character has to offer, this is the way to do it. Beware, though, much like any other cheat that offers instant gratification, you could be inadvertently ruining the game for yourself.

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