Unlock requirements are rarely stated plainly in-game, which is why how to unlock greedier mode gets searched so often. Below is the actual condition, plus the fastest way to satisfy it.
Give the first attempt an honest try before deciding the method does not work. The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. If you are short on time, the first section alone is usually enough.
The short answer
Meet the requirement once, in one session if possible — partial progress is where people get confused about whether it worked.
What the requirement actually is
Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing. Nothing below requires mods, paid tools or an account on some sketchy site. Unlocks that depend on a hidden counter are the ones that generate the most bad advice.
Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. People often blame the game when the actual cause is a setting they changed weeks ago.
The quickest way to meet it
Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. Anything marked optional really is optional, so skip it without guilt. One clean run beats five rushed ones, both for results and for your patience.
- Check the version you are running before following any step-by-step advice.
- Back up your save if the game gives you the option.
- Test one change at a time instead of five at once.
- Confirm you are on a save where the requirement can still trigger.
- Do the condition in a single uninterrupted run if the counter is hidden.
How to tell it worked
Nothing below requires mods, paid tools or an account on some sketchy site. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem.
If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. Treat the numbers as a guideline; your exact result depends on your setup and current version.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Following a guide written for an older version and assuming nothing moved.
- Changing several settings at once, then having no idea which one helped.
- Skipping the preparation step because it looks boring, then repeating the hard part four times.
- Trusting a video thumbnail over the actual patch notes.
Frequently asked questions
Does this still work after the latest update?
It did at the time of writing. If a step no longer matches, the underlying idea normally still applies even when a menu has moved.
Can it be missed permanently?
A few unlocks are tied to a point of no return. If yours is, the guide above flags the last safe moment to do it.
Does difficulty affect this unlock?
In most cases no. Difficulty changes rewards more often than it changes unlock conditions.
That covers how to unlock greedier mode — start with the short answer, and come back to the details only if something goes sideways.