Capcom has revealed the bonuses available for gamers who purchase the Deluxe or Collector’s Editions of the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4. The bonuses include a mix of physical or in-game extras depending on the version players purchase, and are sure to excite any fan of the long-running Resident Evil franchise.
Originally released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube, Resident Evil 4 is one of the most popular titles in the long-running Resident Evil franchise. Featuring the return of Resident Evil 2’s Leon Kennedy, Resident Evil 4 marked a shift in the franchise towards more action-oriented gameplay. Whereas the original Resident Evil games featured slower gameplay more focused on exploration and puzzles than all-out combat, Resident Evil 4 upped the ante on action with more gunplay, bigger bosses, and extravagant set pieces. Resident Evil 4 was praised by critics and series fans upon release and has received numerous ports and updated releases over the years, with the new Resident Evil 4 Remake releasing in March 2023.
As part of its Resident Evil Showcase, which included a gameplay trailer for the Resident Evil 4 Remake, Capcom announced the pricing for the Deluxe and Collector’s editions of the game along with the extras included in each version. The Deluxe edition of the game will cost gamers $69.99 and includes a copy of Resident Evil 4 along with a collection of bonus DLC. The included DLC give gamers 4 new costumes and a pair of sunglasses for Leon, 2 new costumes for Ashley, two in-game weapons, a soundtrack swap, and a treasure map to help players find secret items that can’t be discovered in the standard edition.
For gamers looking for the ultimate Resident Evil 4 experience, the Collector’s Edition of the game will be available for $249.99 and include a whole bevy of physical and digital collectibles along with the game. The Resident Evil 4 Collector’s Edition comes in a themed box filled with a Steelbook case for the game, an artbook and map of the game world, product codes for DLC, a copy of the soundtrack, and a detailed figurine of Leon S. Kennedy looking locked, loaded, and ready to take on the game's parasitic hordes. For gamers not ready to shell out extra cash for the special editions, there will also be pre-order bonuses for Resident Evil 4’s standard edition.
Resident Evil 4 is one of the most beloved and acclaimed entries in the Resident Evil franchise, and the bonuses included with the Deluxe and Collector’s editions of the game seem sure to please hardcore fans of the title. While gamers wait to hop back into Resident Evil 4, the upcoming Resident Evil Village Gold Edition could be the perfect way to pass the time until they can step into Leon Kennedy's shoes again.
Resident Evil 4 launches March 24, 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.