After weeks of online chatter Capcom has officially confirmed a new version of a beloved classic Resident Evil 4. The reveal includes a reimagined take on one of the series most acclaimed chapters and announces a release date of March 4 2023 for next generation consoles and PC. The show also features multiple trailers and cinematic clips that give fans a closer look at the stunning visuals and tense atmosphere. The announcement highlights that the game will support PlayStation VR 2 and emphasize a richer horror experience for players in North America including Canada and the United States.
it will be much darker
The teaser presents a 2005 era story brought to life with current generation graphics powered by the new RE Engine. Early character models including Leon S Kennedy Ada Wong Luis Sera and Ashley Graham are shown alongside reimagined locations such as a redesigned Salazar Castle and a familiar opening sequence set inside a police vehicle. The overall tone leans into a more ominous and foreboding mood thanks to modern rendering techniques and realistic lighting that heighten the sense of danger and isolation for players in both markets.
Resident Evil 4 PS5 Trailer
The publisher adds more detail in a brief official note explaining that the modernized gameplay preserves the core feel of the original while updating the narrative and expanding visuals to make survival horror more immersive. The intent is to deliver a gripping experience where life and death decisions feel more immediate and cinematic with current technology enabling heightened realism and atmosphere. Expect a game that leans into fear and catharsis with a sharper edge than the original.
to save the president s daughter
The story follows Leon S Kennedy as an agent tasked by the President of the United States to rescue his daughter Ashley. Six years have passed since the Raccoon City outbreak and Leon brings experience from prior missions as he travels to a remote European village where something terrible has gripped the locals. This survival horror tale centers on rescue and resilience with the tension dialed up by modern gameplay systems and detailed environments that draw players deeper into the mission and the peril surrounding every corner. Capcom and its development partners aim to deliver a faithful yet intensified experience for fans across North America and beyond, maintaining the franchise s signature blend of danger and determination. The remake emphasizes a tighter steering of action and more visceral encounters while honoring the franchise s legacy and its enduring appeal to players who crave immersion and suspense from start to finish.