Resident Evil 4, one of the cult episodes of Capcom’s horrific saga, returns on March 24, 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC in a brand new formula. With this remake, the studio intends to dust off the title released in January 2005. We take stock of everything you need to know: release date, gameplay, new features.
For a few years now, Capcom has made a habit of giving a second life to the cult episodes of Resident Evil. This was for example the case of Resident Evil 2, which received a quality overhaul on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Shortly after, Resident Evil 3 Nemesis also had the right to a remake, much less successful, however, due to the absence of the original game’s flagship levels (notably that of the bell tower).
After having met with great commercial success, it was more than obvious that Capcom would in turn offer new life to Resident Evil 4, a cult episode that marked a deep break in the gameplay and the tone adapted by the saga. With this episode signed by Shinji Mikami (the father of the saga), Resident Evil has turned away from horror in favor of pure and hard action (until turning into Call of Duty Like with Resident Evil 6).
However, Capcom did confirm the news during Sony’s State of Play on June 2, 2022. Yes, Resident Evil 4 will be making a comeback on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC. Via this file, you will find everything you need to know about this redesign of the misadventures of Leon Scott Kennedy: release date, gameplay and new features.
?️ When is Resident Evil 4 Remake coming out and on which platforms?
If you are curious about the idea of discovering this cult episode revisited, know that you will have to wait until March 24, 2023, official release date of the remake of Resident Evil 4. The title is expected on PS5, Xbox Series X/Series S and PC. Being thought of as a next-gen project, the game ignores the previous generation of consoles. Fact, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch owners won’t be able to enjoy it.
Be careful however, if we obviously hope that this schedule will be respected, we are not immune to a possible postponement of the release, in particular due to the economic situation (rebound of the Covid-19 epidemic, massive recourse telecommuting, etc.).
? What is the story of Resident Evil 4 Remake?
Unsurprisingly, the story of Resident Evil 4 Remake will largely resume that of the original opus. Nevertheless, Capcom specified that it intended to carry out certain alterations, with a view to modernize the story and the staging. The storyline may therefore be slightly different.
But whatever happens, the player will once again find himself in the shoes of Leon Scott Kennedy. The main character of RE 2 is no longer the young agent he was during the events in Raccoon City. Six years have passed since the disaster, and now Leon operates as a special agent for the President of the United States.
Due to his vast experience, Leon is sent to Spain by direct order of the tenant of the White House to find and save the president’s daughter, Ashley Graham. His investigation leads him to a remote and isolated Spanish village. Rumor has it that a strange sect is rampant here. As soon as he arrives on site, Leon meets a resident who decides to throw himself on him, ax in hand. Very quickly, Leon understands that this simple rescue mission will turn into a nightmare. To survive, he will have to fight every moment.
? Resident Evil 4 Remake gameplay
On the gameplay side of Resident Evil 4 Remake, we unfortunately have very little information to put in our mouths. One thing is certain is revenge, the 3rd person view will definitely make a comeback, after a passage in FPS view on Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village.
“Thanks to updated graphics, the sense of isolation and fear of the original game is further heightened. And the controls have been modernized to enhance the gameplay”, Capcom announces on the game’s official website. Unfortunately, the studio has not yet gone into details regarding the changes made to the gameplay. However, we suspect that it will be possible to aim and shoot while moving, while Leon will have a wider range of dodging maneuvers (rolling, side step, etc.).
However, we hope that the avalanche of QTE present in the original opus will fall by the wayside. It must be said that the game used and abused this system allowing it to offer excessively “interactive” cinematics… After nothing is decided, the success of narrative games like The Quarry or Until Dawn has proven that QTEs still have a bright future ahead of them.
Another point, we are also crossing our fingers that Ashley’s AI also gets an overhaul. It must be said that the young woman was more of an obstacle than anything else in the original version of the title, to rush headlong into the slightest trap and towards the nearest enemy. Having to take care of an AI stupid like his feet was not the most pleasant, even if it led to hilarious scenes.
On the other hand, we will have to expect some major changes, from a graphical point of view first of all with the use of the latest version of the RE Engine, the engine used on RE 7 and RE Village. As demonstrated by the first extracts, the game benefits from sumptuous lighting effects and rather detailed environments. Moreover, the majority of daytime scenes now take place at night, a way for Capcom to reinforce the horrifying aspect of the title. “This time, we are developing the game with the aim of offering an exceptional level of quality up to what we can expect from a survival horror in 2023, while preserving the essence of the original game”. assures Capcom.
So much for this overview of the first elements around the remake of Resident Evil 4. Of course, this file will be regularly updated according to statements and presentations made by Capcom. Do not hesitate to consult it from time to time to see if there is anything new!