Horror fans across the globe are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Resident Evil 4 remake, and it looks as though gamers will get their first taste of it, as it's been suggested that the demo will be rolling out some time today. As one of the most beloved entries in one of the most influential horror game franchises of all time, RE4 was more than just another entry in Capcom's iconic series. It switched up the formula in ways that are still being felt today.Given this legendary status, it's hardly surprising that so many are excited about the upcoming reimagining. While it will likely appeal to those who fondly recall the original, the Resident Evil 4 remake will also be changing up some things, making it more suitable for modern audiences. As the release date draws ever closer, fans have been hoping to get their first slice of the action, and chances are looking good that it's going to be happening very shortly.According to industry analyst MauroNL over on Twitter, the demo for Resident Evil 4 Remake should be rolling out at some point today. The information comes from an ad on Twitch, which says the demo is "available now." However, a cursory glance online shows that it's not here just yet. A report from WCCFTech says that someone may have "pushed the button" for the advert a little too soon, but it certainly looks as though it's on its way, possibly within the next few hours. If true, the demo is likely to start rolling out after the showcase, at least according to MauroNL.
The Capcom showcase is going ahead at 2:30 PM PST, in which the developer will be showing off more from RE4 as well as some other titles, including Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection. However, it's almost certainly going to be the remake of Resident Evil 4 that's going to be the main focus, so a lot of eyes and ears will be focussing on the event. Hopefully, the demo for the game will be available at that point, as has been suggested.
As well as adding content to suit contemporary gamers, Resident Evil 4 looks to also be toning down the cheese. It will likely still retain that B-movie vibe that made the original 2005 release such a classic, but it appears as though, similar to the remakes of RE2 and RE3, Capcom wants to go for a darker tone overall.
Resident Evil 4 releases on March 24 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: WCCFTech