The remake of Resident Evil 4 will feature in-game purchases, which could mean the survival horror will also come with a multiplayer mode. Set to be one of the biggest releases of 2023, the reimagining of the iconic RE4 is something a lot of fans are anticipating. Given the success of the remakes of both the second and third installments in the series, there are high expectations for this upcoming release to make an impact on the genre.
The original Resident Evil 4 has been ported to numerous systems over the years. Launching in 2005, it began life as a GameCube exclusive before it was made available on the PS2. Since then, there's been a successful Nintendo Wii version, as well as ports for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. The game has even been made playable on Android and iOS. The game made quite the splash when it was first released, switching up the formula of the previous three entries and going on to influence horror gaming.
As for the remake, Resident Evil 4 is not too far away now and there's a possibility it may come with multiplayer. According to the Entertainment Software Rating Board, or ESRB, the title will have in-game purchases, particularly on PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles. No further details are given as to what exactly these purchases will be. However, seeing as RE3 Remake also came with a similar feature, which incidentally also has multiplayer in the guise of Resident Evil Resistance, it could mean RE4 will get multiplayer as well. However, this hasn't been confirmed, so it's best to take the information with a grain of salt.
Fans are already excited about the game, and if multiplayer is a part of it, that's just one more thing for players to look forward to. However, it's not all smiles, as it was recently discovered that Resident Evil 4 Remake will use Denuvo, the controversial DRM software. Gamers have already voiced concerns about other games having the anti-piracy tech built in, with titles like Deathloop being review bombed after it was noted that DRM was causing stuttering in the PC version.
Out of all of Capcom's releases in its flagship horror franchise, many consider Resident Evil 4 the best of the bunch. While some fans think the series went a bit downhill after that, with the fifth and sixth installments leaning heavily towards action, subsequent releases have brought RE back on track, and the remakes have helped breathe new life into the classic games.
Resident Evil 4 releases on March 24, 2023, for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.