How to get infinite ammo in Resident Evil 7 without cheating

Let’s be real: Resident Evil 7 doesn’t pull any punches. Between the grotesque Molded, limited resources, and nerve-shredding jump scares, survival is a struggle. So it’s no wonder players are desperate to know how to get infinite ammo in Resident Evil 7. The good news? It’s possible. The bad news? It’s brutal. Unlocking unlimited ammo is a true badge of honour, requiring serious skill, planning, and a full run on the game’s punishing Madhouse difficulty. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what you need to do, how Madhouse shakes up the rules, and why infinite ammo is absolutely worth the sweat.

How to get infinite ammo

Don’t be fooled by how simple this unlockable seems: there may only be two steps, but it’s not as simple as checking them off. You’re looking at a good 18-20 hours and two full playthroughs before you unlock infinite ammo in Resident Evil 7.

Step 1: Finish Resident Evil 7 on Normal Difficulty. Seems simple enough, right?

Step 2: This is where it gets tough. Once you finish the game on Normal, you’ll unlock the Madhouse difficulty.

The good news is that if you pre-ordered the game, you’ll be able to play the Madhouse difficulty without beating it on Normal, although good luck with that!

The biggest challenge isn’t even finishing the game at all: it’s finishing it on Madhouse.

Madhouse difficulty differences

Here’s what to expect when you tackle Madhouse difficulty in Resident Evil 7.

1. Saving: While in Easy and Normal you can save as often as you like, you’ll need a Cassette in order to save while playing Madhouse difficulty. These items are single-use items only.

2. Checkpoints: There are fewer checkpoints than in Normal Mode.

3. Health: There is no health regeneration. You’ll only regain health with items.

4. Enemies: Expect roughly twice as many enemies compared to specific moments in Easy and Normal. They are also tougher to put down.

5. Items and Ammo: There are fewer items of interest and ammo scattered amount, so you’ll need to manage your inventory better and really preserve your ammo. The upside to this is that there are more Antique Coins, but they are much harder to find.

And that’s really all there is to it … and by “all” I mean “That’s what you need to do, and, lol, good luck!”

While the whole infinite ammo appeal is too strong to ignore, Capcom really has upped the ante in order for us to unlock what is perhaps the most wanted unlockable in the game.