How to Unlock Everything in Ultimate Chicken Horse with the Cheat Code

The cheat code to unlock all levels, characters, and outfits in Ultimate Chicken Horse must be entered in the Treehouse lobby — not the main menu. The input differs slightly by platform: on Switch it’s Y → Y → X → X → Y → Y → R, on Xbox Y → Y → X → X → Y → Y → RB, on PlayStation Triangle → Triangle → Square → Square → Triangle → Triangle → R1, and on PC R → R → Shift → Shift → R → R → E. Enter it correctly and every level, animal, and outfit unlocks immediately. Fair warning though — using this code blocks certain achievements and trophies. More on that below.

The Complete Cheat Code for All Platforms

The logic maps cleanly across platforms — the face buttons and shoulder inputs just translate to their equivalents. On PC, the keyboard layout uses R for the face buttons and Shift for the secondary inputs, which isn’t immediately obvious. Get that wrong and nothing happens. The code is the same underlying sequence regardless of where you play.

How to Activate the Cheat in the Treehouse

This is where most people trip up. The code does not work from the main menu — it only activates inside the Treehouse, which is the in-game lobby where you pick characters and stages before a session.

Here’s exactly what to do:

1. From the main menu, select Play Local. This gets you into the Treehouse quickly without needing other players.
2. Once inside, select any animal character before entering the code. The game needs an active player assigned — trying the sequence before picking a character won’t register it.
3. Enter the button sequence for your platform (see table above) at a normal, steady pace. You don’t need to rush, but don’t pause mid-sequence for several seconds either.
4. If the code is accepted, you’ll hear a sound cue and new levels will visibly appear on the tree in the Treehouse. The extra animals become selectable, and the wardrobe unlocks.

If nothing happens, double-check that you’re pressing the right buttons — the Switch and Xbox sequences look identical until that final input (R vs RB). On PC, make sure no other application is intercepting keyboard inputs in the background.

To change outfits once everything is unlocked, walk your character over to the wardrobe mirror on the left side of the Treehouse. Every costume and accessory for all animals will be available there.

What You Get After Using the Code

The short answer: everything. All of it. At once.

Specifically, the cheat unlocks all stage locations that appear on the tree in the Treehouse, all playable animal characters beyond the default selection, and the complete wardrobe of outfits and accessories for each character. Normally these get drip-fed as you play through sessions with friends — stages unlock based on collective completion, characters come from party boxes, and outfits trickle in over time. The cheat skips all of that in one input.

It’s genuinely useful if you’re playing with a group who just wants access to the full stage roster without grinding through the earlier ones first. Nobody wants to explain to three friends why half the level slots are still locked on game night.

The Achievement and Trophy Situation

Here’s the part that matters if you’re a completionist. Using the cheat code will not earn you the associated achievements or trophies. The most obvious example is Building a Community, which normally unlocks after obtaining all characters through regular play. Triggering the cheat bypasses the legitimate unlock condition entirely, so the achievement flag never fires.

This applies to any progression-based achievement tied to collecting content — characters, stages, or otherwise. The game knows you used a shortcut.

So before you enter the code: decide what you actually want out of the game. If you’re a 100% hunter, hold off. If you just want a fully stocked Treehouse for a party session and don’t care about the achievement list, go ahead. There is a way back if you change your mind — see the next section.

How to Reset Your Progress and Start Clean

Changed your mind after using the cheat? The reset option is easy to find, though slightly buried.

1. While in the Treehouse, open the menu.
2. Select the Stats button — it’s the large button in the menu, hard to miss.
3. Inside Stats, you’ll see a red button that clears all game progress and resets your stats.
4. Confirm the reset. Everything reverts to a fresh state — all unlocks gone, back to the default character and stage roster.

After resetting, achievements and trophies tied to unlocking content become earnable again through normal play. The cheat code still works whenever you want it — using it post-reset will just put you back in the same no-achievements situation, so factor that in before pressing buttons.

One thing worth knowing: the reset is global for your save. There’s no partial reset option to, say, keep your characters but wipe the cheat flag. It’s all or nothing.

Common Questions About the Cheat

Does the cheat code work in online multiplayer?

The code is activated in the Treehouse lobby before a session, so it works regardless of whether you then play local or online. What’s unlocked stays unlocked for your session.

Can other players in my party also use the cheat?

The unlock applies to the local game session. Players joining your lobby will see the unlocked content during the session, but their own progression on their own saves isn’t affected.

Does this work on the Nintendo Switch version specifically?

Yes. The Switch sequence (Y → Y → X → X → Y → Y → R) uses the Switch’s face button and right shoulder button layout. Verified as of July 2025.

Will resetting progress affect my friends’ saves?

No. The reset only clears the local save file. Anyone playing on their own system with their own save is completely unaffected.

Is there a cheat code for just unlocking specific characters or stages?

There’s only one known cheat code in Ultimate Chicken Horse, and it unlocks everything at once. There are no known partial unlock codes.

If you’re on the fence about using it — most players find the legitimate unlock loop genuinely fun with a regular group, since party boxes and stage unlocks give sessions a built-in progression hook. But if you’re short on time or just want the full sandbox immediately, the code is there and it works exactly as described.