Guides for Resident Evil 4
Tired of the default look but not ready to drop money on mods? This guide covers every costume and accessory you can open and use in the Resident Evil 4 Remake. It explains how to unlock outfits, where to equip them, and what to expect in terms of style and function, all written for readers in Canada and the United States.
Guides for Resident Evil 4
There are 26 clothing options to discover in the game. Unlocking them requires completing 10 distinct trials. Costume changes are performed from the main menu under the industry section titled The Red Thread and then Additional. Accessories, however, can be worn during play in the same area. Some items yield no gameplay benefits but are easier to obtain, while others demand more effort and persistence.
How to unlock all kinds of points in the game
Thinking about better vision or just wanting a sharper look? Or perhaps the glare from sunlight or a blazing torch bothers you. With the right accessory, those issues fade away.
Dark glasses round – Finish the main story on Normal difficulty or higher. Leon takes on a more mature look, akin to a certain wizard, and flash grenades will no longer blind him.
Dark glasses rimless – They unlock as you progress through the main story. Their practical perk is immunity to stun grenades, but otherwise they’re a stylish nod to a famous movie look.
Square glasses – Complete the main story on Normal difficulty or higher with an A rank, meaning finishing the game in under 12 hours.
Round glasses – No special perks beyond aesthetics, but they require finishing the game in Hardcore mode. They resist fogging when outdoors, which is a nice practical touch.
Lexington glasses – Obtainable during story missions. They look fashionable in today’s style without any extra abilities.
Elongated Dark Glasses Ashley – This is Ashley’s unique accessory earned by finishing the story. They provide protection from stun grenades but do not shield against monsters.
How to unlock decorative masks and helmets
There are nine hats without special powers. They’re primarily for personal style, helping your character stand out in pictures and cutscenes.
Medical mask and earflap – Both unlock after completing the story on Normal difficulty. While there is no airborne threat and no cold damage in this game, these items still suit Leon well and offer a slight visual shift.
Iron helmet and knitted hat – Earned by finishing the game with an A rank on Normal difficulty within a roughly 12-hour limit. The visor stays up, but the helmet pairs nicely with Ashley’s special costume, and the hat resembles a bandana that hides Leon’s hair while revealing his face.
Surgical mask and flight helmet – Unlocked by beating the game on Hardcore difficulty or higher. The set has a quirky look, with a disposable-style mask and an oversized helmet that feels a touch out of place in the game’s world.
Protective mask, skull mask and eye patch – Open these as you advance through the campaign. They don’t grant hidden powers, but they offer strong visual potential. The eyepatch, while modest, looks striking in cutscenes.
How to open a gas mask
Finish the game on Professional difficulty to unlock the gas mask. It adds Auto-Aim across every difficulty level, and players should remember to enable this feature in the settings after equipping the mask.
How to achieve an S+ rank
Attaining an S+ rank is required to unlock certain S+ accessories on specific difficulties. The path includes meeting several conditions, such as time constraints and save limits, and avoiding New Game Plus participation and bonus shop weapon usage.
- The completion time must stay within the limit for the chosen difficulty. Each level has its own target time.
- No more than 15 manual saves in a single typewriter session. Autosaves do not count.
- Avoid using New Game Plus mode.
- Do not activate any weapons or items from the bonus shop.
How to unlock the wolf tail
Securing an S+ rank on Easy mode within four hours yields a wolf tail. This melee boost increases power without using a blade, offering a satisfying edge in close combat.
How to get deer antlers
Finish the story on Normal difficulty with an S+ rank within five hours. Deer antlers significantly increase the power of a knife attack, making quick work of tough foes.
How to open a chicken hat
Advance through Hardcore mode with an S+ rank within five hours and thirty minutes. The Chicken Hat reduces incoming damage and makes Leon a tougher tank in battle.
How to activate cat ears
Complete the final difficulty Professional with an S+ rank within five hours and thirty minutes. This cute accessory grants unlimited ammo for all weapons in the game.
How to unlock Leon and Ashley’s default costumes
During the game, Leon and Ashley swap two default outfits. Reaching any difficulty level is enough to unlock these costumes and equip them as desired.
How to try on a striped suit for Leon
Beat the game on Normal difficulty in Professional mode to unlock a stylish gangster costume. It signals long-term battles against the virus, though it offers no extra gameplay benefits.
How to unlock armor for Ashley
This armor is highly practical; it makes Ashley invulnerable to drag or physical damage. It unlocks after finishing the game on Hardcore difficulty with an A rank within about ten hours.