Game Cheats:
Easy PP:
To easily reach Level 50 (max level) and max out all attributes in Chapter 1, build the Ultimate Grim Reaper by first collecting the Grim Reaper, Fire Reaper, Death Mask Reaper, and Ultimate Grim Reaper blueprints. The necessary items to build all these weapons can be found at the same locations as the blueprints for these weapons. Then, find a large horde of zombies, and use the Ultimate Grim Reaper to easily kill them and get a high combo, resulting in lots of easy and quick PP. It is recommended to do this during the night, as more zombies appear at night. Make sure to get as high of a combo as possible
when doing this to obtain a lot of extra PP. When the Ultimate Grim Reaper breaks, simply go back to a Safe House to get another one. Repeat this process until you have reached Level 50 and maxed out all attributes. Additionally, equip the Thrifty Trader book and level up the "Smarts" attribute to increase the amount of PP earned for each kill. Level up the "Melee" attribute to increase weapon durability so the Ultimate Grim Reaper last longer, and the "Inventory" attribute so you can carry more weapons. Note: To find more large hordes of zombies, defeat the Gang Leader to open up the map.
Easy items and leveling:
When first installing the game, the "Explore while Rhonda is busy..." mission is only available while the rest of game downloads after the initial startup. Disconnect from the internet to interrupt the rest of the installation while that mission is in progress. Since that mission does not end until the installation is completed, you can level up and collect combo items as long as desired without using any game time. Then, restore your connection to finish the installation.
How to Remove the 30 FPS Cap:
To remove the 30 FPS Cap, find the installation directory that contains Deadrising3.exe and create a custom .ini file. Check the steps below:
1.To create the custom .ini file on PC, start a new Notepad (Or any other text editing program) file and paste the following single line of text: gmpcr_unlock_frame_rate=true
2.Save, then rename your .txt file User.ini and place it in the same file directory as Deadrising3.exe. Playing at a smooth 60 FPS takes a powerful computer, but the cap doesn't seem to hide any cut corners. Animations have the proper amount of frames and the physics engine works as intended.
Unlock frame rate:
Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to create a filed named "user.ini" in the "\Steam\steamapps\common\deadrising3" directory. Add the following line to allow the game's frame rate to surpass the normal locked value:
gmpcr_unlock_frame_rate = True
Set field of view:
Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to create a filed named "user.ini" in the "\Steam\steamapps\common\deadrising3" directory. Add the following lines, and change the FOV value as desired:
gmpcr_FOV = 90
gmpcr_unlock_FOV = 90
Mega Man X costume:
Successfully complete Story mode with an "S" (best) rank to unlock the Mega Man X costume.
Mega Buster weapon:
Successfully complete Nightmare mode with an "S" (best) rank to unlock the Mega Buster weapon.
Dead Rising reference:
When Nick is trying to find Zombrex for himself during Chapter 02, he will be asked by Gary to break into St. Keith's Chapel & Funeral Services. After breaking inside and clearing the zombies, go to the front of the chapel with the coffin. There is a painting next to the coffin of Otis from the original Dead Rising. Otis gave Frank West all of his missions over the walkie talkie.
Remove onscreen display:
Note: This procedure involves making game files unavailable.
Enter the "\deadrising3\data\ui\dr3main\screen" folder. Create a "backup" sub-directory in that folder. Move the following files into the "backup" directory:
"hud_inventory_radial"
"hud_minimap"
"hud_missions"
"hud_npc"
"hud_overlays"
"hud_player"
"hud_pp_level"
"hud_reticle"
Note: This will also disable in-game crafting, which forces you to use the safehouse instead. To return to normal, move the files back to their original location.
Easy "Complete Package" achievement:
Overtime mode is the final chapter, which is unlocked by completing all previous seven chapters within the seven day time limit and delivering Rhonda to Gary in Chapter 7.