Just a few days are all that remains for fans and fans of the Resident Evil series, specifically with its fourth part, which will come to us in the form of a remake, which is the game Resident Evil 4 Remake.

In this in-depth report, we'll highlight all the official details of this highly anticipated title. We'll gather everything important for players eagerly awaiting updates on every aspect of the classic game and how it will adapt to the current generation of gaming, from modern graphics and controls to a redesigned story that may surprise even fans of the original game.

A Brief History of Resident Evil 4

It is known to many of us that the fourth part of this famous series is basically one of the greatest works of the talented Japanese director. Shinji Mikamiand one of the games that made the “GameCube” home device gain weight and importance in the video game market dominated by Nintendo and Sony.

In January 2005, the popular Resident Evil 4 was released, considered one of the best third-person horror games. This particular installment was a turning point in the series' history for its bold change, and its events remain etched in players' memories to this day, whether for the cinematic cutscenes, the game's wonderful story, and the haunting atmosphere, as well as the elaborate music that matches its atmosphere.

The return of the game after 18 years of its release.

Following the success of the game's remake concept in general, and the return of the "Remake" phenomenon, which was explored by many game development companies, led by Capcom, which released Resident Evil 2 Remake, which received great acclaim and success from critics and players, as well as sales. The huge impact it had, which encouraged the developer to release Resident Evil 3 Remake, and here we are now with a release date for the fourth installment of the Remake, after vigorous player demand.

Preload date, game size and demo version.

Resident Evil 4 Remake pre-downloads have been available for a few days now. Owners of major home devices—Xbox Series, PlayStation, and PC—can pre-download in preparation for its upcoming release.

This section is considered one of the largest, requiring a significant amount of installation space. The game's installation size on PS4 and PS5, as well as Xbox Series X|S, is approximately 67 GB or slightly larger. The PC version is unclear, but it may also be slightly larger than the aforementioned size. You can download the Resident Evil 4 Remake demo, titled Chainsaw, on your computer by clicking the attached link.

Official Release Date, Day One Update

Our official and definitive release date for the game will be Friday, March 24th. Game reviews are also expected to be released later this week.

It has been announced that there is an important update before the official launch of the game, which will have the number 1.02, as this update is available on all devices, although there are not many details about it, as it has been said that it will fix several technical issues and it is advisable to install it before starting the game.

Users who pre-ordered the game can start installing the update now in preparation for launch day, as well as review copies to ensure a hassle-free experience.

The main stages of Resident Evil 4 Remake

You'll encounter the mercenaries, or the "Mercenaries" stage, which Capcom announced will return with the remake. This is a side stage that adds hours of challenge to the game's gameplay. You'll initially have to complete the main story to unlock it, as it relies primarily on defeating as many enemies as possible to earn points and bonuses. Not to mention the ability to play on a higher difficulty level and at the same level by playing the New Game Plus difficulty mode, which allows players to experience a whole new level of horror.

Game Story: Will There Be a New One?

Overall, there won't be any major changes to the redesigned game's story. We don't want to spoil any new events or additions to the game's story, but what we can confirm is that the developer has improved the game's narrative, as a significant amount of dialogue has been changed and new cinematics have been added.

As we all know, six years after the events of Resident Evil 2, Raccoon City survivor Leon is sent to an isolated village in Europe to investigate the disappearance of the US president's daughter. What he finds there is unlike anything he's encountered before.

Resident Evil 4 Remake hours of gameplay

One of the things that bothered us about the Resident Evil 3 remake and led to angry reactions is the average gameplay time of just under 5 hours, which is why I missed out on many elements compared to the original version. The original Resident Evil 4 game is known to average 16 to 18 hours, and the remake is expected to have the same gameplay time as the original, as the developers won't leave or remove any other areas.

The most important changes in Resident Evil 4 Remake

The new game will be developed by leveraging the capabilities of next-generation hardware and modern graphics cards. This will allow the developer to make the game world more dense and rich in detail, but these new technical capabilities will also allow them to expand the experience and make it more vivid. Although we can summarize the most important changes coming to the game as follows.

• The game cannot be played in first-person view, but it is possible that an official update will be released in the future to do so.
• Stealth and assassination have become a key element in the game.
• The character "Krauser" appears in the game, with a larger version and a larger role. It was also confirmed that the final chapter of the original version was included in the remake.
• The co-pilot's phase is present in the remake, while his role is now larger. In addition, the characters of the two police officers from the beginning of the game have been recreated in an incredible way, with a simple story for each of them.
• The Las Plagas virus will emerge from the heads of some enemies, as in the original version.
• Confirm the presence of the “blind” enemy Garrador & Regenerators with sharp claws.
• The village will be larger than the original version.
• There are far fewer Quick Time Events that will require you to act quickly.
• The player will receive “snake meat” instead of eggs when killing snakes.
• You won't be able to finish the game with a knife, one of the game developers tried that and failed.
• Ashley has become an excellent companion in place of her annoying self from the original game.
• Confirmation of the existence of the amazing photo capture feature.
• Ada's role will be bigger in the remake.

The engine used to develop the game

Capcom has repeatedly announced its use of its own RE Engine, which has proven successful in many of the company's hit titles, including Resident Evil 2, Devil May Cry 5, and Resident Evil 7. The developer also confirmed that the engine's early development phase was taken into consideration. Prepare it for use with current-generation platforms and explore its capabilities.

Requirements for running the PC version and operating modes

The game has been updated from the ground up, incorporating every aspect of the classic game to keep up with the current generation of games and especially graphics cards, starting with the graphics, modern controls, sounds and other modern technical elements.

The modes of running the game on the new generation devices "PS5 and Xbox Series" are not new to us, as it will support the performance mode at a rate of 60 frames per second and the resolution standard that will vary from 30 to 60 frames, but with the activation of the ray tracing feature, the performance will be 30 frames per second or higher, while the PS4 will target a dynamic resolution that varies between 900 and 1080p and runs at 30 frames per second, while your computers will need these specifications.

minimum:

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Central processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500
• Random memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM
• DirectX: version 12
• Target performance: 1080p/60fps with AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with ray tracing support.

Recommended:

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Central processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700
• Random Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
• DirectX: version 12
• Target performance: 1080p/60fps with AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 with ray tracing support.

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