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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2023}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2023}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 20, 2023|ref=<ref name="macdate">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/11/resident-evil-4-remake-for-mac-iphone-and-ipad-launches-december-20|title=Resident Evil 4 remake for Mac, iPhone, and iPad launches December 20 - Gematsu|date=2023-11-07}}</ref>}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|resident-evil-4-2023|93}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|resident-evil-4-2023|91}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|14200/resident-evil-4-2023-remake-|92}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|14200/resident-evil-4-2023-remake-|92}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|resident-evil-4--1|93}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|resident-evil-4--1|95}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
|introduction      = '''''Resident Evil 4''''' is a {{Glossary:Survival horror}} game developed and published by [[Company:Capcom|Capcom]]. The game was announced at the State of Play in June 2022 and released on March 24, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-4-remake-reveal-announce|title=Resident Evil 4 Remake Officially Announced for Next Year|date=2023-03-23}}</ref>
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|introduction      = '''''Resident Evil 4'''''{{note|Known as '''''Biohazard RE:4''''' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|バイオハザード RE:4}}) in Japan}} is a {{Glossary:Survival horror}} game developed and published by [[Company:Capcom|Capcom]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Resident Evil|Resident Evil]]'' series and a remake of the original [[Resident Evil 4|2005 game of the same name]], chronologically takes place six years after the Racoon City's destruction as depicted in ''[[Resident Evil 2 (2019)|Resident Evil 2]]'' and ''[[Resident Evil 3 (2020)|Resident Evil 3]]''.
  
|release history  = A demo version of ''Resident Evil 4'' was announced at the Resident Evil Showcase on March 9, 2023.
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|release history  = The game was announced at the State of Play in June 2022 and released on March 24, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-4-remake-reveal-announce|title=Resident Evil 4 Remake Officially Announced for Next Year|date=2023-03-23}}</ref> A demo version of ''Resident Evil 4'' was announced at the Resident Evil Showcase on March 9, 2023.  
  
|current state    =  
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|current state    = ''The Mercenaries'' mode was added as a free DLC through a post-launch update on April 7, 2023 along with various bug fixes.<ref name="update"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | resident-evil-4 | Steam | {{Store link|GamersGate|resident-evil-4-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | resident-evil-4 | Steam | {{Store link|GamersGate|resident-evil-4-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5974-1 | Steam | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|5974-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5974-1 | Steam | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|5974-4|Gold Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | resident-evil-4-remake-pc | Steam | {{Store link|GMG|resident-evil-4-deluxe-edition-remake-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | resident-evil-4-remake-pc | Steam | {{Store link|GMG|resident-evil-4-gold-edition-pc|Gold Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | resident-evil-4-remake | Steam | {{Store link|Humble|resident-evil-4-remake-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | resident-evil-4-remake | Steam | {{Store link|Humble|resident-evil-4-remake-gold|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2050650 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id6462360082 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 2050650 | Steam | Gold Edition also available. |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo}}.
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{{ii}} Windows version requires {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo||VMProtect}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2023-09-28|comment=[https://i.ibb.co/mcQYF5j/image.png Scanned the executable] with Detect It Easy.}}</ref>
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' contains the main game and the Extra DLC Pack.
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{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' contains the base game, the Seperate Ways scenario, and the Extra DLC pack.
{{ii}} A demo is available {{store link|Steam|2231770|''Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo''.}}
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{{ii}} A demo is available: {{store link|Steam|2231770|''Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo''}}.
  
 
==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Extra DLC Pack (Deluxe Edition) | Leon & Ashley costumes (''Casual'' amd ''Romantic''), Leon Costume & Filter (''Hero'' and ''Villain''), Leon Accessory: Sunglasses (Sporty), Deluxe Weapons (''Sentinel Nine'' and ''Skull Shaker''), Original Ver. Soundtrack Swap and Treasure Map Expansion (unlocks treasures that can't be obtained otherwise.)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamerant.com/resident-evil-4-remake-deluxe-edition-treasure-map-controversy/|title=Resident Evil 4 Remake Deluxe Edition Treasure Map is Causing Controversy - GameRant|date=2023-03-11|snippet=What Resident Evil fans have taken issue with is a Treasure Map: Expansion item that unlocks new treasures in Resident Evil 4 that can't be obtained otherwise.}}</ref> | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Extra DLC Pack (Deluxe Edition) | Leon & Ashley costumes (''Casual'' amd ''Romantic''), Leon Costume & Filter (''Hero'' and ''Villain''), Leon Accessory: Sunglasses (Sporty), Deluxe Weapons (''Sentinel Nine'' and ''Skull Shaker''), Original Ver. Soundtrack Swap and Treasure Map Expansion (unlocks treasures that can't be obtained otherwise.)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamerant.com/resident-evil-4-remake-deluxe-edition-treasure-map-controversy/|title=Resident Evil 4 Remake Deluxe Edition Treasure Map is Causing Controversy - GameRant|date=2023-03-11|snippet=What Resident Evil fans have taken issue with is a Treasure Map: Expansion item that unlocks new treasures in Resident Evil 4 that can't be obtained otherwise.}}</ref> | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| The Mercenaries | Mercenaries mode. Free DLC to be released on April 7 <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/j5Xv2lM9wes?t=37|title=Resident Evil 4 - Launch Trailer
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{{DLC/row| The Mercenaries | Mercenaries mode. Free DLC released on April 7, 2023.<ref name="update">{{Refurl|url=https://www.residentevil.com/re4/en-us/topics/update/|title=Resident Evil 4 Title Update - ResidentEvil|date=2023-04-07}}</ref> | Windows, OS X }}
|date=2023-03-24}}</ref>| Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Separate Ways | Additional scenario. Paid DLC. Release date: September 21, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2050650/view/7160216254004659392|title=''The RE4 DLC "Separate Ways" launches 9/21! A free update is also coming!'' - Steam|date=2023-09-20}}</ref>| Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Charm: 'Green Herb' | Pre-order Deluxe Edition only. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Charm: 'Green Herb' | Pre-order Deluxe Edition only. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Attaché Case: 'Classic' | Pre-order Deluxe Edition only. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Attaché Case: 'Classic' | Pre-order Deluxe Edition only. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Charm: 'Handgun Ammo' | Pre-order only. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Charm: 'Handgun Ammo' | Pre-order only. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Attaché Case: 'Gold' | Pre-order only. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Attaché Case: 'Gold' | Pre-order only. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Leon & Ashley Costumes: 'Casual' | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Leon & Ashley Costumes: 'Casual' | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Leon & Ashley Costumes: 'Romantic' | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Leon & Ashley Costumes: 'Romantic' | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Treasure Map: Expansion | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Treasure Map: Expansion | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Leon Costume & Filter: 'Hero' | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Leon Costume & Filter: 'Hero' | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Leon Costume & Filter: 'Villain' | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Leon Costume & Filter: 'Villain' | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| 'Original Ver.' Soundtrack Swap | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| 'Original Ver.' Soundtrack Swap | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Deluxe Weapon: 'Skull Shaker' | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Deluxe Weapon: 'Skull Shaker' | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Deluxe Weapon: 'Sentinel Nine' | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Deluxe Weapon: 'Sentinel Nine' | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Leon Accessory: 'Sunglasses (Sporty)' | Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Leon Accessory: 'Sunglasses (Sporty)' | Part of the ''Deluxe Edition'', ''Extra DLC Pack'' and available separately. | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|time-limited        =  
 
|time-limited        =  
 
|unlock              = Various DLCs, acquired using real money purchases, give the player various in-game resources, in-game weapons.
 
|unlock              = Various DLCs, acquired using real money purchases, give the player various in-game resources, in-game weapons.
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}}
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==Essential improvements==
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip RE Engine logo only|ref=<ref name="KeithRefs">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2023-05-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/556 the mod].
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# Install with [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/14 Fluffy Mod Manager].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\local_config.ini}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\local_config.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\2050650\remote\win64_save\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\2050650\remote\win64_save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Saves are tied to the Steam user ID. Use [https://github.com/mi5hmash/LimebrellaSharp LimebrellaSharp] to share saves between users.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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|origin notes              =  
 
|origin notes              =  
 
|steam cloud              = true
 
|steam cloud              = true
|steam cloud notes        =  
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|steam cloud notes        = Saves and most settings.
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are {{Term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9 aspect ratio. Vert- gameplay on 32:9. Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework-nightly/releases praydogs REFramework] for a fix. (unzip "dinput8.dll" into game.exe folder and use the ingame overlay graphics options)
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are {{Term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9 aspect ratio. Vert- gameplay on 32:9.<br> Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework-nightly/releases praydogs REFramework] for a fix. To install it, copy {{file|dinput8.dll}} to the game executable folder and use the in-game overlay graphics options.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = As a slider with no values attached to it. See also [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework-nightly/releases REFramework].<ref>[https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/first-fov-slider-vr-mod-released-for-resident-evil-4-remake/ First FOV Slider & VR Mod released for Resident Evil 4 Remake]</ref>
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|fov notes                  = '''90 - 110°'''.<br> Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/741 Third Person Camera Controller] (recommended) or [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/123 Simple FOV] (affects rifle scopes).<ref name="KeithRefs"/>
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Bilinear, Trilinear, x2, x4, x8 and x16.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Bilinear, Trilinear, x2, x4, x8 and x16.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = '''Off''', [[TAA]] and [[FXAA]] + [[TAA]]. Additionally up to 200% [[SSAA]] by adjusting the '''Image Quality''' slider. Sharpening filter is forced on at all times.<ref name="DFReview">{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMHLeHN4kYg|title=Resident Evil 4 Remake PC - It's Got Issues - Optimised Settings - DF Tech Review - Digital Foundry - YouTube|date=2023-03-29}}</ref>
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|antialiasing notes        = '''Off''', [[TAA]] and [[FXAA]] + [[TAA]].<br> Additionally up to 200% [[SSAA]] by adjusting the '''Image Quality''' slider.<br> Sharpening filter is forced on at all times.<ref name="DFReview">{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMHLeHN4kYg|title=Resident Evil 4 Remake PC - It's Got Issues - Optimised Settings - DF Tech Review - Digital Foundry - YouTube|date=2023-03-29}}</ref> See [[#Disable sharpening|Disable sharpening]].
 
|upscaling                  = true
 
|upscaling                  = true
 
|upscaling tech            = FSR 1, FSR 2.2
 
|upscaling tech            = FSR 1, FSR 2.2
 
|upscaling notes            = [[DLSS]] 2 and XeSS 1.0 are hackable using [[#High-fidelity upscaling|this mod.]]
 
|upscaling notes            = [[DLSS]] 2 and XeSS 1.0 are hackable using [[#High-fidelity upscaling|this mod.]]
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = On/Off toggle.
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|vsync notes                = Toggle On/Off.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Framerate can be set to '''30''', '''60''', '''120''' or '''Variable'''.
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate can be set to '''30''', '''60''', '''120''' or '''Variable'''.
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr notes                  = Works in both fullscreen and windowed modes.
 
|hdr notes                  = Works in both fullscreen and windowed modes.
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===[[Glossary:High-fidelity upscaling|High-fidelity upscaling]]===
 
===[[Glossary:High-fidelity upscaling|High-fidelity upscaling]]===
{{ii}} Game does not feature native implementations for [[DLSS]] and [[XeSS]], and users with capable hardware may be interested in utilizing other technologies.
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{{ii}} This game does not feature native implementations for [[DLSS]] and [[XeSS]], and users with capable hardware may be interested in utilizing other technologies.
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework-nightly/ REFramework] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/502 UpscalerBasePlugin] to utilize DLSS or XeSS instead of FSR|ref=<ref name="DFReview"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework-nightly/ REFramework] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/502 UpscalerBasePlugin] to benefit from DLSS or XeSS instead of FSR|ref=<ref name="DFReview"/>|fix=
# Download [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework-nightly/releases latest version of the mod].
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# Download the [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework-nightly/releases latest version of the mod].
 
# Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2951290541 this guide].
 
# Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2951290541 this guide].
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} It is necessary to download the [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/12?tab=files REFramework (Upscaler Beta)] for this to work.<br> The vanilla version does not work with upscaling yet.
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}}
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===Disable sharpening===
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{{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game's executable<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/FuckTAA/comments/13jha71/resident_evil_4_sharpness_fix|title=Resident Evil 4 - Sharpness Fix
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|date=2024-01-13}}</ref>|fix=
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# Open <code>re4.exe</code> in a hex editor
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# Find hex string <code>80 B8 B3 01 00 00 00 75 49</code>
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# Replace with <code>C6 80 B3 01 00 00 01 90 90</code>
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# Save edit
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} It is recommended to make a backup of the game's executable before editing it.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = true
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|playstation controllers  = true
|dualshock 4 notes         =  
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|playstation controller models = DS4, DS, DSE
|dualshock prompts         = true
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|playstation controllers notes = Gyro Aiming functionality (as "Motion Sensor Camera mode"{{note|Wired connectivity only}} in the Camera settings.) is supported.
|dualshock prompts notes   = Referred to as '''Button Icon Type''' A.
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|playstation prompts       = true
|light bar support        = unknown
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|playstation prompts notes = Referred to as '''Button Icon Type''' A.{{note|This Icon type is based on DualSense Controller.}}
|light bar support notes  =  
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|light bar support        = true
|dualshock 4 modes        = wired
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|light bar support notes  = Color changes according to player's health bar.
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
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|dualsense haptics support  = false
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|dualsense haptics support notes =  
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|playstation connection modes = wired, bluetooth, wireless adapter
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
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|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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|simultaneous input notes  = Button Prompts can flicker and Camera can conflict when using Right Stick and Mouse Input at the same time. Gamepad Button prompts gets prioritized when Gamepad Input is active.
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
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|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts  = false
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Separate volume sliders available for '''Master''', '''Voice''', '''BGM''', '''Sound Effects''', '''Menu''' and '''Ballistic Impact Volume''' with options for small, normal and large.
 
|separate volume notes    = Separate volume sliders available for '''Master''', '''Voice''', '''BGM''', '''Sound Effects''', '''Menu''' and '''Ballistic Impact Volume''' with options for small, normal and large.
|surround sound            = true
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|surround sound            = limited
|surround sound notes      = 3D Audio. Also has speaker angle degree adjustment.
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|surround sound notes      = 3D Audio options available, height speakers function when Atmos or DTS:X options are configured in Windows but are not represented in the game options.<br> Also has speaker angle degree adjustment.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = On/off toggle with separate '''Size''', '''Background Opacity''', '''Color''' and '''Speaker Name Display/Color''' options available.
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|subtitles notes          = Toggle On/Off  with separate '''Size''', '''Background Opacity''', '''Color''' and '''Speaker Name Display/Color''' options available.
 
|closed captions          = true
 
|closed captions          = true
|closed captions notes    = On/off toggle. Subtitle settings also apply to closed captions.
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|closed captions notes    = Toggle On/Off. Subtitle settings also apply to closed captions.
 
|mute on focus lost        = false
 
|mute on focus lost        = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Croatian
 +
|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation #1 [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1402 Download], Fan translation #2 [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1394 Download].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Latin American Spanish
 +
|interface = false
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Fan dubbing by [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1733 Primera Llamada and NegaArmax] (''Separate Ways'' DLC not dubbed).
 +
|fan      = true
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Traversal-related stutters===
 
===Traversal-related stutters===
{{mm}} The game suffers from some minor CPU-load related hitching issues during traversal at specific points in the world where data is being loaded. More powerful CPUs will show a less intense stutter.<ref name="DFReview"/>
+
{{mm}} The game suffers from some minor CPU-load related hitching issues during traversal at specific points in the world where data is being loaded.<br> More powerful CPUs will show a less intense stutter.<ref name="DFReview"/>
  
===Critical Progress Block (Chapter 12)===
+
===Frame rate-related quirks===
{{mm}} The developers have acknowledged a rare yet critical progress block that prevents players from obtaining a specific "key item" vital for progressing further in the game beyond Chapter 12. It can be worked around by not attacking with the knife provided in the cutscene until a notification for receiving this "key item" has popped. An upcoming patch is planned to resolve this bug (retroactively).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/RE_Games/status/1641753718516318208|title=Critical Progress Block (Chapter 12) - REGames (10:45 AM GMT) - Twitter|date=2023-03-31}}</ref>
+
{{ii}} Some physics are tied to the frame rate, which mainly concerns speed running tactics. 120 FPS causes more waves to appear during the Del Lago fight.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/m8QCy4Pqqjs?t=1460|title=Game Masters - Resident Evil 4 (2023) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref><br> 30 FPS makes grenades have bigger explosions/do more damage, while also making it easier to phase through knights' hitboxes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2050650/discussions/0/5440953210416510245/#c5440953210416906980|title=Is the difficulty everyone hates so much on Hardcore and Pro tied to framerate? :: Resident Evil 4 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Game crashes during gameplay (Fatal D3D Error)===
+
===Crashes during gameplay (Fatal D3D Error)===
{{mm}} This ''Fatal D3D Error'' crash is believed to be VRAM-related; the game crashing when running out of VRAM instead of using system RAM in that case. Though, some reports also say these crashes can happen on higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090, which should realistically not suffer from any VRAM limitations.<ref name="DFReview"/>
+
{{mm}} This ''Fatal D3D Error'' crash is believed to be VRAM-related; the game crashing when running out of VRAM instead of using system RAM in that case.<br> However, according to some reports, these crashes can occur even on high-end GPUs such as the RTX 4090, which realistically should not suffer from any VRAM limitations.<ref name="DFReview"/>
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce the VRAM usage by lowering game's (texture) quality settings, resolution and/or turn off ray tracing|ref=<ref name="DFReview"/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/Dachsjaeger/status/1639259649345044480/|title=Game Crash - Alexander Battaglia - Twitter|date=2023-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Phyziyx|date=2023-03-24|comment=I had the same exact crash when testing the Chainsaw Demo for the first time}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce VRAM usage by lowering texture quality, resolution, and/or disabling ray tracing.|ref=<ref name="DFReview"/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/Dachsjaeger/status/1639259649345044480/|title=Game Crash - Alexander Battaglia - Twitter|date=2023-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Phyziyx|date=2023-03-24|comment=I had the same exact crash when testing the Chainsaw Demo for the first time}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable "Variable" framerate, and select one of the constant framerate settings instead.|fix=}}
 +
 
 +
===Going back to the village after rescuing Ashley causes FPS drop (Chapter 4)===
 +
{{mm}} Once arrived at the village (after passing the church) the fps will drop massively in that area (happens on all platforms).<br> This is due to the particles (rain, wind, etc.) and the amount of NPCs (enemies) that are present at that moment.{{dubious|date=2023-04-05|reason=These are already there when coming there for the first time right? No source provided. But would suspect this is not really an issue, but just a heavy section of the game GPU-wise?}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Alt|Tab}} to save some VRAM|ref={{cn|date=2023-04-05|reason=Isn't this often extremely temporary? Also here, no source was provided.}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Pause the game for 5 seconds|ref={{dubious|date=2023-04-05|reason=No source and sounds a bit sketchy; how does pausing the game improve performance or lower VRAM.}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game saves corruption===
 +
{{mm}} On Steam, if the game is closed while a save is being created or backed up, all other saves may be corrupted.<ref name="CorruptionTheGamer">{{Refurl|url=https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-pc-steam-save-corruption/|title=Resident Evil 4 Remake On Steam Is Corrupting Save Files, Ending Playthroughs - TheGamer|date=2023-04-03}}</ref><ref name="CorruptionSteamCommunity">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2050650/discussions/0/3827536762637806204/|title=HELP!!! Save corrupted/unable to load or even save game anymore!! - Steam Discussions|date=2023-04-03}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Follow the steps as [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2050650/discussions/0/3827536762637806204/ described in the Steam forums]|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Currently, there is no way to restore CP earned except by redoing the challenges.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D, Z3D, DirectVR.
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game.
 +
|vr only                    = false
 +
|htc vive                    = hackable
 +
|htc vive notes              = Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework/releases Praydog's REFramework].
 +
|oculus rift                = hackable
 +
|oculus rift notes          = Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework/releases Praydog's REFramework].
 +
|osvr                        = unknown
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      = unknown
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              = unknown
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            = hackable
 +
|play area seated notes      = Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework/releases Praydog's REFramework].
 +
|play area standing          = hackable
 +
|play area standing notes    = Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework/releases Praydog's REFramework].
 +
|play area room-scale        = hackable
 +
|play area room-scale notes  = Experimental. Use [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework/releases Praydog's REFramework].
 +
}}
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
|windows arm app        = unknown
+
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
|macos arm app          = unknown
+
|macos arm app          = true
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Windows Media Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
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|anticheat notes  =  
 
|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/212 Manual Flashlight]====
 +
{{ii}} Requires [https://github.com/praydog/REFramework-nightly/releases REFramework].
 +
 +
====[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#re4 Resident Evil 4 Fusion Mod]====
 +
{{ii}} Adds an option to enable [https://www.logitechg.com/innovation/lightsync-rgb.html Logitech G LIGHTSYNC RGB Lighting].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 5700
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 5700
|notes    =  
+
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. {{ii}} Minimum system requirements target 1080p 45 FPS (on the 'Prioritize Performance' preset); recommended system requirements target 1080p 60 FPS. {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT are required for ray tracing.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
|minOS    = 13.0
 +
|minCPU  = Apple M1
 +
|minRAM  =
 +
|minHD    = 19.3 GB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =  
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Minimum system requirements target 1080p 45 FPS (on the 'Prioritize Performance' preset); recommended system requirements target 1080p 60 FPS. {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT are required for ray tracing.
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 02:54, 1 May 2024

This page is for the 2023 remake. For the original game, see Resident Evil 4. For the remastered version of the original game, see Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition.

Resident Evil 4 (2023)
Resident Evil 4 (2023) cover
Developers
Capcom
Engines
RE Engine
Release dates
Windows March 24, 2023
macOS (OS X) December 20, 2023[1]
Reception
Metacritic 91
OpenCritic 92
IGDB 95
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Unlock
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter, Survival horror, Action
Vehicles Naval/watercraft
Art styles Realistic
Themes Europe, Horror, Supernatural, Contemporary
Series Resident Evil
Resident Evil 4 (2023) on HowLongToBeat
Resident Evil 4 (2023) on IGDB
Resident Evil 4 (2023) guide on StrategyWiki
Resident Evil 4 (2023) on MobyGames
Resident Evil 4 (2023) on Wikipedia
Resident Evil 1996
Resident Evil 2 1999
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 1999
Resident Evil Survivor 2002
Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext) 2006
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) 2006
Resident Evil 4 2007
Resident Evil 5 2009
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City 2012
Resident Evil 6 2013
Resident Evil: Revelations (series)
Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition 2014
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster 2016
Umbrella Corps 2016
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour 2016
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 2 (2019) 2019
Resident Evil 3 (2020) 2020
Resident Evil Resistance 2020
Resident Evil Village 2021
Resident Evil Re:Verse 2022
Resident Evil 4 (2023) 2023

Resident Evil 4[Note 1] is a survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. It is part of the Resident Evil series and a remake of the original 2005 game of the same name, chronologically takes place six years after the Racoon City's destruction as depicted in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3.

The game was announced at the State of Play in June 2022 and released on March 24, 2023.[2] A demo version of Resident Evil 4 was announced at the Resident Evil Showcase on March 9, 2023.

The Mercenaries mode was added as a free DLC through a post-launch update on April 7, 2023 along with various bug fixes.[3]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Mac App Store
Icon overlay.png
macOS (OS X)
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Windows version requires Steam, Denuvo Anti-Tamper, and VMProtect DRM.[4]

Version differences

The Gold Edition contains the base game, the Seperate Ways scenario, and the Extra DLC pack.
A demo is available: Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires a one-time real-money purchase to play.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Extra DLC Pack (Deluxe Edition) Leon & Ashley costumes (Casual amd Romantic), Leon Costume & Filter (Hero and Villain), Leon Accessory: Sunglasses (Sporty), Deluxe Weapons (Sentinel Nine and Skull Shaker), Original Ver. Soundtrack Swap and Treasure Map Expansion (unlocks treasures that can't be obtained otherwise.)[5]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The Mercenaries Mercenaries mode. Free DLC released on April 7, 2023.[3]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Separate Ways Additional scenario. Paid DLC. Release date: September 21, 2023.[6]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Charm: 'Green Herb' Pre-order Deluxe Edition only.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Attaché Case: 'Classic' Pre-order Deluxe Edition only.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Charm: 'Handgun Ammo' Pre-order only.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Attaché Case: 'Gold' Pre-order only.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Leon & Ashley Costumes: 'Casual' Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Leon & Ashley Costumes: 'Romantic' Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Treasure Map: Expansion Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Leon Costume & Filter: 'Hero' Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Leon Costume & Filter: 'Villain' Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
'Original Ver.' Soundtrack Swap Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Deluxe Weapon: 'Skull Shaker' Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Deluxe Weapon: 'Sentinel Nine' Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Leon Accessory: 'Sunglasses (Sporty)' Part of the Deluxe Edition, Extra DLC Pack and available separately.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic Can purchase various cosmetic DLC for the game using real money purchases.
Unlock Various DLCs, acquired using real money purchases, give the player various in-game resources, in-game weapons.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip RE Engine logo only[7]
  1. Download the mod.
  2. Install with Fluffy Mod Manager.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\local_config.ini[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2050650/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\2050650\remote\win64_save\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2050650/pfx/[Note 3]
Saves are tied to the Steam user ID. Use LimebrellaSharp to share saves between users.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Saves and most settings.

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 aspect ratio. Vert- gameplay on 32:9.
Use praydogs REFramework for a fix. To install it, copy dinput8.dll to the game executable folder and use the in-game overlay graphics options.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
90 - 110°.
Use Third Person Camera Controller (recommended) or Simple FOV (affects rifle scopes).[7]
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Exclusive fullscreen also available.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Bilinear, Trilinear, x2, x4, x8 and x16.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Off, TAA and FXAA + TAA.
Additionally up to 200% SSAA by adjusting the Image Quality slider.
Sharpening filter is forced on at all times.[8] See Disable sharpening.
High-fidelity upscaling
FSR 1.0, FSR 2.2
DLSS 2 and XeSS 1.0 are hackable using this mod.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Toggle On/Off.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate can be set to 30, 60, 120 or Variable.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Works in both fullscreen and windowed modes.
Ray tracing (RT)
Ray-traced light reflection and refraction.

High-fidelity upscaling

This game does not feature native implementations for DLSS and XeSS, and users with capable hardware may be interested in utilizing other technologies.
Use REFramework and UpscalerBasePlugin to benefit from DLSS or XeSS instead of FSR[8]
  1. Download the latest version of the mod.
  2. Follow this guide.

Notes

It is necessary to download the REFramework (Upscaler Beta) for this to work.
The vanilla version does not work with upscaling yet.

Disable sharpening

Hex-edit the game's executable[9]
  1. Open re4.exe in a hex editor
  2. Find hex string 80 B8 B3 01 00 00 00 75 49
  3. Replace with C6 80 B3 01 00 00 01 90 90
  4. Save edit

Notes

It is recommended to make a backup of the game's executable before editing it.

Input

Camera settings
Camera settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Referred to as Maximum Camera Speed (Mouse).
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
X-axis can also be inverted. Separated between normal gameplay and aiming.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
6 pre-configured presets.
Controller sensitivity
Referred to as Maximum Camera Speed (Controller).
Controller Y-axis inversion
X-axis can also be inverted. Separated between normal gameplay and aiming.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Referred to as Button Icon Type B.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge
Gyro Aiming functionality (as "Motion Sensor Camera mode"[Note 4] in the Camera settings.) is supported.
PlayStation button prompts
Referred to as Button Icon Type A.[Note 5]
Light bar support
Color changes according to player's health bar.
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth), Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter)
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Button Prompts can flicker and Camera can conflict when using Right Stick and Mouse Input at the same time. Gamepad Button prompts gets prioritized when Gamepad Input is active.

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings
Language settings
Language settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Separate volume sliders available for Master, Voice, BGM, Sound Effects, Menu and Ballistic Impact Volume with options for small, normal and large.
Surround sound
3D Audio options available, height speakers function when Atmos or DTS:X options are configured in Windows but are not represented in the game options.
Also has speaker angle degree adjustment.
Subtitles
Toggle On/Off with separate Size, Background Opacity, Color and Speaker Name Display/Color options available.
Closed captions
Toggle On/Off. Subtitle settings also apply to closed captions.
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Croatian
Fan translation #1 Download, Fan translation #2 Download.
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Fan dubbing by Primera Llamada and NegaArmax (Separate Ways DLC not dubbed).

Issues unresolved

Traversal-related stutters

The game suffers from some minor CPU-load related hitching issues during traversal at specific points in the world where data is being loaded.
More powerful CPUs will show a less intense stutter.[8]

Frame rate-related quirks

Some physics are tied to the frame rate, which mainly concerns speed running tactics. 120 FPS causes more waves to appear during the Del Lago fight.[10]
30 FPS makes grenades have bigger explosions/do more damage, while also making it easier to phase through knights' hitboxes.[11]

Issues fixed

Crashes during gameplay (Fatal D3D Error)

This Fatal D3D Error crash is believed to be VRAM-related; the game crashing when running out of VRAM instead of using system RAM in that case.
However, according to some reports, these crashes can occur even on high-end GPUs such as the RTX 4090, which realistically should not suffer from any VRAM limitations.[8]
Reduce VRAM usage by lowering texture quality, resolution, and/or disabling ray tracing.[8][12][13]
Disable "Variable" framerate, and select one of the constant framerate settings instead.

Going back to the village after rescuing Ashley causes FPS drop (Chapter 4)

Once arrived at the village (after passing the church) the fps will drop massively in that area (happens on all platforms).
This is due to the particles (rain, wind, etc.) and the amount of NPCs (enemies) that are present at that moment.[dubious – discuss]
Press Alt+Tab to save some VRAM[citation needed]
Pause the game for 5 seconds[dubious – discuss]

Game saves corruption

On Steam, if the game is closed while a save is being created or backed up, all other saves may be corrupted.[14][15]
Follow the steps as described in the Steam forums

Notes

Currently, there is no way to restore CP earned except by redoing the challenges.

Other information

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR.
Officially supported game.
Headsets
SteamVR
Use Praydog's REFramework.
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Use Praydog's REFramework.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Play area
Seated
Use Praydog's REFramework.
Standing
Use Praydog's REFramework.
Room-scale
Experimental. Use Praydog's REFramework.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Windows Media Video

Mods

Manual Flashlight

Requires REFramework.

Resident Evil 4 Fusion Mod

Adds an option to enable Logitech G LIGHTSYNC RGB Lighting.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-7500
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
AMD Radeon RX 560
4 GB of VRAM
DirectX 12 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Minimum system requirements target 1080p 45 FPS (on the 'Prioritize Performance' preset); recommended system requirements target 1080p 60 FPS.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT are required for ray tracing.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 13.0
Processor (CPU) Apple M1
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 19.3 GB


Notes

  1. Known as Biohazard RE:4 (Japanese: バイオハザード RE:4) in Japan
  2. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  3. 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  4. Wired connectivity only
  5. This Icon type is based on DualSense Controller.

References

  1. Resident Evil 4 remake for Mac, iPhone, and iPad launches December 20 - Gematsu - last accessed on 2023-11-07
  2. Resident Evil 4 Remake Officially Announced for Next Year - last accessed on 2023-03-23
  3. 3.0 3.1 Resident Evil 4 Title Update - ResidentEvil - last accessed on 2023-04-07
  4. Verified by User:Fds29 on 2023-09-28
    Scanned the executable with Detect It Easy.
  5. Resident Evil 4 Remake Deluxe Edition Treasure Map is Causing Controversy - GameRant - last accessed on 2023-03-11
    "What Resident Evil fans have taken issue with is a Treasure Map: Expansion item that unlocks new treasures in Resident Evil 4 that can't be obtained otherwise."
  6. The RE4 DLC "Separate Ways" launches 9/21! A free update is also coming! - Steam - last accessed on 2023-09-20
  7. 7.0 7.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2023-05-16
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Resident Evil 4 Remake PC - It's Got Issues - Optimised Settings - DF Tech Review - Digital Foundry - YouTube - last accessed on 2023-03-29
  9. Resident Evil 4 - Sharpness Fix - last accessed on 2024-01-13
  10. Game Masters - Resident Evil 4 (2023) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  11. Is the difficulty everyone hates so much on Hardcore and Pro tied to framerate? :: Resident Evil 4 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  12. Game Crash - Alexander Battaglia - Twitter - last accessed on 2023-03-24
  13. Verified by User:Phyziyx on 2023-03-24
    I had the same exact crash when testing the Chainsaw Demo for the first time
  14. Resident Evil 4 Remake On Steam Is Corrupting Save Files, Ending Playthroughs - TheGamer - last accessed on 2023-04-03
  15. HELP!!! Save corrupted/unable to load or even save game anymore!! - Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2023-04-03