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Key points

A controller is recommended.

Features 60 FPS support and some improved textures over previous versions. An unofficial texture project is also being developed to completely revise them.

Game speed is bound to frame-rate and has no frame skipping, with some animations not optimized for 60 FPS and can sometimes cause slow down.

Some players have reported mouse aiming to be problematic, possibly to the extent of being unplayable. See Mouse aiming problems to fix potentially this issue.

Positional audio is hit-or-miss; many sound effects are mono.^{[citation needed]}

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Modding forum

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail
GamersGate
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
Green Man Gaming
Steam

All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

Resident Evil 4 HD Texture Project

Although the mod is currently incomplete, a download is already available.

Resident Evil 4 HD Texture Project is a mod aiming to revise the textures of the game while fixing some of the environmental problems leftover in the game.

Instructions

Natural Gradient Mod

This mod is for those who dislike the default color filters. The in-game brightness options can also be raised to give the desired effect.

Instructions

Film Grain Removal Mod

Not compatible with the DualShock button mod.

This mod removes the film grain effect present in the game.

Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254700/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

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System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254700/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Graphics settings.

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Field of view (FOV)

Even though Flawless Widescreen claims it supports Resident Evil 4, it does not currently work past patch 1.0.2 so use Cheat Engine instead.

Default FOV is 50° horizontal and 45° while aiming.

Instructions

Input settings

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Input settings with Xbox 360 and DualShock 4 controllers connected.
Mouse settings.
Keyboard rebinding.
XInput controller settings.
XInput controller buttons.
DirectInput controller rebinding.

DualShock Button Prompts

This mod adds PlayStation buttons. Cannot be used alongside with the film grain removal mod. Original post here.

Even though game does support DirectInput and button rebinding, game will show wrong buttons mixed with generic button prompts with DualShock 4. Use of XInput wrapper is required.

Audio settings

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Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Only certain parts have subtitles that can't be turned off.
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Issues fixed

Random slow downs

If you're playing the game and it suddenly slows down, load the map and exit.^{[citation needed]}

Mouse aiming problems

Some players have reported problems using the mouse to aim their weapon. This can potentially be improved by changing the aim mode to "Modern" and adjusting the sensitivity level.

Can't pass QTE

For some QTEs, such as when Leon is hanging on a ledge in Chapter 4, mashing the button as fast as you can still doesn't pass the QTE and he falls off anyway. This is because of botched 60 FPS support, requiring QTEs to be mashed faster. Try changing it to 30FPS, or use Cheat Engine, attach the process, Speed Hack it to 0.5, thus giving you more time to press the button. After the QTE, simply exit Cheat Engine and continue the game. Another tip is to mash the button even before the prompt appears.

Crashes around 15 minutes of gameplay in Windows 8 or 10

If the game keeps crashing after 15 minutes (more or less).

Stop Windows Service "Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service".

Open Task Manager.
Go to Services.
Identify Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service (TabletInputService).
Stop the service.
Launch RE4.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP, Vista, 7, 8	Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU)	AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz	AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz
System memory (RAM)	2 GB	4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	15 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS AMD Radeon HD 4850	Nvidia GeForce GTX 560

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/254700/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (254700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/254700/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (254700) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/254700/.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (254700) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note 1]

@@ Line 18: / Line 18: @@
 '''Key points'''
+{{ii}} A controller is recommended.
 {{++}} Features 60 FPS support and some improved textures over previous versions. An [[#Resident Evil 4 HD Texture Project|unofficial texture project]] is also being developed to completely revise them.
-{{--}} The game speed is bound to frame rate and has no frame skipping. With many animations being unoptimized for 1080p/60 FPS, they can sometimes cause slow motion.
+{{--}} Game speed is bound to frame-rate and has no frame skipping, with some animations not optimized for 60 FPS and can sometimes cause slow down.
-{{--}} For some players, mouse aiming may be problematic, possibly to the extent of being unplayable with a mouse. This can potentially be improved by changing the aim mode to "modern" and adjusting the sensitivity level. A controller is recommended.
+{{--}} Some players have reported mouse aiming to be problematic, possibly to the extent of being unplayable. See [[#Mouse aiming problems|Mouse aiming problems]] to fix potentially this issue.
-{{--}} Positional audio is hit-or-miss; many sound effects are mono.
+{{--}} Positional audio is hit-or-miss; many sound effects are mono.{{cn|date=October 2016}}
 '''General information'''
@@ Line 42: / Line 43: @@
 {{++}} Although the mod is currently incomplete, a download is already available.
-===[http://www.mediafire.com/download/rdhaegzgxw8bwsi/gradients.rar Natural Gradient Mod]===
+Resident Evil 4 HD Texture Project is a mod aiming to revise the textures of the game while fixing some of the environmental problems leftover in the game.
-This mod is for those who dislike the default color filters. The in-game brightness options can also be raised to give the desired effect. Simply replace the files in the gradients folder.
+{{Fixbox|1=
-* Default/off
+{{Fixbox/fix|How to install HD Texture Project|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.re4hd.com/?page_id=474|title=Instructions for Automated Installation - Resident Evil 4 HD Texture Project|date=October 1, 2016}}</ref>}}
-* 1. Contrast boost
+# Download the HD Texture Project here: [http://www.re4hd.com/?page_id=448 Village].
-* 2. GameCube/Wii color temperature
+# Extract the contents of the texture pack to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, then run the {{file|install-hd-texture-packs.bat}} file to install the new textures.
-* 3. GameCube/Wii color temperature with subtle contrast boost
+# After the texture pack have been installed, now start the game and select the <code>HD</code> texture option from the Video Settings menu. You should now see the new HD textures instead of the original textures.
-* 4. Horror - makes warmer colors redder to give a more foreboding atmosphere.
+{{ii}} '''Note:''' Windows 10 users may encounter problems installing the HD textures using the provided .bat file. Follow these instruction if you are having problems installing the HD textures.
+# Run [[Microsoft Windows#Admin Command Prompt|Command Prompt with Administrator privileges]].
+# In the Command Prompt, first type <code>cd \</code> or <code>cd ..</code> and press {{key|Enter}} to enter the root of your hard drive.
+# Next type <code>cd {{p|steam}}\SteamApps\Common\Resident Evil 4\</code> and press {{key|Enter}} to enter into your Resident Evil 4 installation folder.
+# Now type <code>install-hd-texture-packs.bat</code> and press {{key|Enter}} to run the .bat file and install the new textures.
+}}
-===[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/613-resident-evil-4-ultimate-hd-edition-film-grain-removal-mod/ Film grain removal mod]===
+===Natural Gradient Mod===
-{{ii}} This mod removes the film grain. [http://residentevilmodding.boards.net/thread/964/remove-film-grain-effect Original post here].
+This mod is for those who dislike the default color filters. The in-game brightness options can also be raised to give the desired effect.
-{{--}} Cannot be used alongside with the [[#DualShock Button Prompts|DualShock button mod]].
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|How to install Natural Gradient Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=October 1, 2016|comment=}}</ref>}}
+{{ii}} Back up your original <code>gradients</code> folder before using this mod.
+# Download the modified gradients [http://www.mediafire.com/download/rdhaegzgxw8bwsi/gradients.rar here].
+# Extract the contents of the archive to <code>{{p|game}}\BIO4\Gradients\</code>, replacing the original gradient files.
+# Now run the game and change the color filters from the Video Settings menu as desired. You should now see the new gradients taking effect.
+{{ii}} '''Note:''' filters used in Natural Gradient Mod.
+# Contrast boost
+# GameCube/Wii color temperature
+# GameCube/Wii color temperature with subtle contrast boost
+# Horror filter, uses warmer red colors for a foreboding atmosphere.
+}}
+===Film Grain Removal Mod===
+{{--}} Not compatible with the [[#DualShock Button Prompts|DualShock button mod]].
+This mod removes the film grain effect present in the game.
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|How to use Film Grain Removal mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://residentevilmodding.boards.net/thread/964/remove-film-grain-effect|title=Remove Film Grain Effect - Resident Evil Modding Forum|date=October 1, 2016}}</ref>}}
+{{ii}} Back up the original {{file|07000000.pack.lfs}} files before using this mod.
+# Download the mod [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/613-resident-evil-4-ultimate-hd-edition-film-grain-removal-mod/ here].
+# Go into <code>{{p|game}}\BIO4\ImagePack\</code> (original textures) and <code>{{p|steam}}\BIO4\ImagePackHD\</code> (HD textures) and delete their respective {{file|07000000.pack.lfs}} file.
+# Extract the contents of the mod and copy the modified {{file|07000000.pack}} into the <code>ImagePack</code> and <code>ImagePackHD</code> folders.
+# Now run the game. You should now be able to play the game without the film grain.
+}}
 ==Game data==
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 ==Issues fixed==
-===Random lag===
+===Random slow downs===
-{{ii}} If you're playing the game and it suddenly lags, load the map and exit.{{cn|date=September 2016}}
+{{ii}} If you're playing the game and it suddenly slows down, load the map and exit.{{cn|date=September 2016}}
+===Mouse aiming problems===
+{{ii}} Some players have reported problems using the mouse to aim their weapon. This can potentially be improved by changing the aim mode to "Modern" and adjusting the sensitivity level.
 ===Can't pass QTE===

Developers
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	Capcom
Release dates
Windows	February 28, 2014