During Capcom’s digital event, details emerged about the Resident Evil 4 remake. The publisher has released more precise specifications for the reviewed game, which is slated to launch early next year for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 24, 2023. A PC version is also on the way, with a gameplay video offering a faithful recreation of the original 2005 opening. The remake keeps Leon S. Kennedy as the central protagonist, the character fans remember from one of the franchise’s most iconic chapters. In the early sequence, players pursue a mysterious community in the Spanish Pyrenees to rescue Ashley Graham, the President of the United States’s daughter [Capcom].
2023 version
The remake promises a substantial overhaul of the gameplay experience. Players can expect refined lighting, scarier environments, and more immersive atmospheric details. The update list notes that Leon will be able to upgrade his blade, enabling him to block certain attacks and cut down enemies more quickly when they are knocked to the ground. An enhanced environmental interaction system will allow players to destroy objects with movements that feel more natural and responsive during exploration and combat in the remake [Capcom].
In addition to these changes, the trailer gives a glimpse of Ingrid Hunnigan’s character and the infamous chainsaw-wielding antagonist Salvador. While Resident Evil 4 Remake remains faithful to the core narrative of the original game, Capcom appears unafraid to adjust certain areas, introducing modern updates while preserving the essence of the classic experience [Capcom].
Broadcast on PC
The remake will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version on the way as well. Players who buy the digital PS4 edition will receive the PS5 version at no extra cost. On PC, Steam will host the official Capcom page outlining the minimum and recommended requirements for running the game.
Minimum requirements include a 64-bit processor and operating system, Windows 10 (64-bit), an AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i5-7500 processor, 8GB of RAM, a graphics card such as AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM, DirectX 12, and a broadband Internet connection. Other notes indicate an approximate performance target of 1080p at 60fps when prioritizing performance, with potential frame-rate drops in more demanding scenes. Ray tracing demands an AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2060, if supported [Capcom].
Recommended requirements include a 64-bit processor and operating system, Windows 10 (64-bit), an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7 8700 processor, 16GB of RAM, a video card such as AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, DirectX 12, and a broadband Internet connection. In practice, gameplay targets 1080p at 60fps, though performance can vary in intense moments. For ray tracing, an AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2070 is suggested [Capcom].