Resident Evil 4 Remake Has Reportedly Been In Development Since 2018

Gamingbolt: “ According to Dusk Golem, M-Two were originally set up specifically for the purpose of Resident Evil 4’s development, and their work on RE3 – on which, according to him, they assisted lead developers Red Works – was to be a practice run of sorts, a stepping stone to their next project. Work on RE4 supposedly began all the way back in 2018, and M-Two have been listening to and taking feedback for the recently released Resident Evil 3 into account. Additionally, Capcom Division 1 – specifically, the teams that worked on Resident Evil 2 and Devil May Cry 5 – are also assisting with development.”

[lifeisgamesok]

It's going to look amazing on the PS5 and XSX, the remakes already look so good

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Sigh why not code veronica? If they do this don't screw up this already perfect game.

[hanko14]

i guess you didnt see an update about 4 remake. its on a fail scale already unfortunately.

but i agree with you with that. dont touch 4 and do code veronica

[jeromeface]

There's plenty of older RE fans that felt 4 was trash and want them to instead do code veronica.

[1nsomniac]

Why was it a perfect game? I’m genuinely interested in finding out why people think this. I played it when it arrived on PC and it was a really crap game, like really dull and clunky.

Never understood the hype behind it at all. I think @Shaggy2303 is into something. I think the only reason it gained its hype was because it was kinda the first to do it on the Wii with motion controls. A system that was pretty starved of decent mature games. and it’s all a bit rose tinted glasses.

[SoulWarrior]

What? RE4 was already hugely popular long before the Wii port lol

[CorndogBurglar]

RE4 originally released on GameCube in 2005. It released on PC in 2014.

So you played a 9 year old game and seemingly expected 2014 levels of game play? No wonder you were disappointed.

It gained its hype because it was one of the first games to do the over the shoulder perspective. It took the RE franchise in a new direction that wasn't nearly as divisive back then as people seem to think it was when they look back at it now. RE7 was divisive. RE4 was not. At least not back then.

Also, people now tend to blame RE4 for what RE5 and 6 became. But RE4 had a nice balance of more action while keeping the creepy atmosphere and puzzles. 5 and 6 just went full action, added a dodge/roll mechanic, gave you massive amounts of ammo. They stopped being Survival Horror. RE4 was still very much a Survival Horror game.

[Imalwaysright]

The game was originally released in 2005 and for the time it didn't have "clunky controls". Not only that but it is one of the most influential games of all time. It basically kickstarted the over the shoulder view and the aiming system that would influence games like Gears of War, Mass Effect, Dead Space and Uncharted (just to name a few) and don't get me started on how good the game is. You have an extremely influential game and one of the best games ever made in the same package. That's how the game gained it's more than well deserved popularity.

[RosweeSon]

It gained hype from its GameCube exclusive launch (at the time) the game was that good they ported it to every system since. It’s a great game sure not everyone’s cup of tea but it’s a brilliant game no disputes
Soul warrior: agreed it just shows they don’t really know what they talking about 😑🥴😂✌&# 127995;

[carcarias]

It's just one of those things.

You had to play it back in 2005, on Gamecube, though I played the HD version last year in preparation ffor RE2 and still thought it was great.

It was adored by critics and players alike and highly influential for many franchises that followed. It also remains the highest scoring RE title (96) on metacritic. Mikami is a master, imho.

[jeromeface]

There's a large number of fans that played it when it was released and still felt it was bad. I'll never understand how everyone can praise it now, yet still get excited when mechanics RE4 killed come back into the series. You can't have it both ways.

[VileAndVicious]

Unpopular opinion but I've always disliked RE4. Not because it was a bad game per se but I've just always felt like it seemed out of place in the grand scheme of the series. For me RE4 was the beginning of decline of the series, gone was survival horror and tension left in its place action and an over-the-top (sometimes edgy) story that only got worse as the series progressed.

The lack of zombies, Leon's abrupt personality change and lame villain were huge turn offs for me. There were definitely some cool things done in the game but honestly the game could have been called ANYTHING other than Resident Evil and most people wouldn't have even batted an eye.

[neutralgamer1992]

the game needs an update. now they can bring the gameplay to next gen, and make quality of life improvements. they can make story improvement by making the escort mission less tedious

it was a perfect game when released not in today's standard that's why a remake would be amazing for this

[bangoskank]

Was just about to post the same question. Great game and was an important storyline in the series. I guess Capcom feels they'll make more $ off an re4 remake.

[neutralgamer1992]

I think they may still do code Veronica remake too

[Lord_Sloth]

Just pointing out there are 2 teams doing the REmakes cycling. CV may well be in development by the team that isn't doing RE4.

[jeromeface]

2 team, correct @lord_sloth. One just finished RE3....

[Starman69]

Code Veronica was awsome. Probably my favorite.

[DafunkyRebel]

Code Veronica isn’t a seller so why bother. RE4 is a numbered RE game and it is the best in the series so of course they’re gonna make this one first plus if it does well they will explore more remakes and eventually you CV fanboys will get your wish

[Nerdmaster]

I agree. Original RE4 is still very good. They really should've remade Code Veronica (mainly because it isn't easy to find and play - for example, there isn't a PC version...)

[zRude]

Lets see how badly they butcher this game, after what they did to 3.

[KyRo]

They didn't butcher 3 though?

[PyroMessiah86]

The hacked off content says differently. It's all graphics and not giving a damn about the source. It's okay overall but could have been so much more. It should have improved on the original in more than just the graphical Dept.

It was already the least fave of many out of the first 3 games. They could have really done something special with it.

Talking up Nemesis also like it was some advanced AI like the Alien in Alien Isolation. 🙄

[KyRo]

Cutting content on a already short game was a bad mistake on Capcoms part but to say it was butchered? Hardly. It's still a great game. Just one hard to justify at full price.

It also showed us that once again that a more action focus isn't the root RE should take and this is why I don't want a RE4 remake. It still hold up well now in comparison to other games from that era but after the amazing RE2 Remake and RE7, I want horror over action from the series.

[jaymacx]

RE 3 was more action even in the original. It had a faster pace. As for the cut content I totally agree. If it was longer and had more puzzles it would of been pretty much perfect. It should of been priced at $40 with what it released as.

[RosweeSon]

Nope they just didn’t double it in size which I think people were expecting however the original was far from a lengthy game so I still can’t understand the shock haha removing mercenaries was a mistake tho even if they did add an online mode. Hopefully they can patch mercenaries in for free.

[neutralgamer1992]

KyRo

What do you call taking out full areas of games ? If not improving it the least they could have done was to keep the content from original

Instead of adding they made an already short game shorter

[KyRo]

@Nuetral, I did state that in my reply but again, the game ain't butchered because certain parts are missing... Those parts didn't need cutting and I'm baffled as to why they did. They should have definitely expanded on what was there but the game overall is still a solid game.

[RosweeSon]

That’s how 3 was all them years ago, Bare bones.

[DafunkyRebel]

RE3 was never a good game in the series so the remake being bad can be forgiven. RE4 on the other hand is a great game and a best seller so you know Capcom won’t be ducking around and make a shoddy product, they’ll put been more resources and effort into it than RE2

[jBlakeeper]

The original RE3 was great. Nemmy was scary as hell and the game never let up on the intensity.

[Zodiac]

Without the motion controls, I’m not really interested

[jaymacx]

Maybe it will have a vr mode. They should make a VR RE that has zombies and you are in a mansion like the original.

[Zodiac]

That does sound fun!

[RosweeSon]

That’s how it was intended. Without.

[Zodiac]

Sure, it was “intended” without them because motion controls weren’t a thing yet. The Wii version is the superior version. I haven’t had a chance to play the switch version, but I hear the controls aren’t as great

[RosweeSon]

Each to their own zodiac but can’t beat the original for me that GameCube pad was what the game was made for as for that chainsaw controller 😅😍🙌
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[Tross]

I hated motion control, especially at the time. If I had the option I would play versions of a game that didn't have them. So, I for one am glad a RE4 remake won't have them, if this pans out.

[PyroMessiah86]

Just like RE3 remake was reportedly worked on at the same time as RE2.....but clearly if so with a lot less effort put in.

News like this doesn't mean anything if the effort isn't there to improve on the original. I'm not just talking graphics. RE3 is such a letdown.

[jaymacx]

It does say though in the article that they are listening to feedback from RE3. I know they have had to see what people are griping about.

[borneFROMblood]

Capcom worked on RE2 but different studio worked on RE3. I bet Capcom are in charge of RE4 since its as important to them (and everyone else) as RE2.

[KyRo]

RE4 really doesn't need to be remade. Capcom should take what they've learned from the remakes and use them in new titles.

[carcarias]

Yeah, I'd prefer a RE4 remaster and a Code Veronica remake, one done to the high standards of the RE2R.

[RebDomine2]

RE4 on Gamecube was amazing!

[ufo8mycat]

Why remake a game that is pretty much modernised?
RE2 and RE3 made sense because they were games that had incredibly outdated controls, gameplay mechanics and graphics. Even though the mechanics in general have been improved upon since RE4, it's still a modern enough game, which really doesn't need a remake.

[Nacho_Z]

I dunno about that, it was out in 2005 on the PS2 I'd say a remake is due. Credit to it for holding up well but that doesn't mean that a top quality remake wouldn't be something really special that would blow our tiny minds.

It doesn't need a remaster but a full blown remake would be awesome imo. Great platform to build on.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

..Cries in Code Veronica. .

[Good-Smurf]

They have yet to top the originals in terms of overall package with RE2R and less so with RE3R so RE4 will be nigh on impossible for them to improve upon the original without making it a full action game.
I'd love to be proved wrong of course but unless the game support PS Move then I won't even bother.
Wii edition was such a perfect marriage between graphics content and precise and fast motion controls that I couldn't go back to play any other version not even the PS4 remastered,all the other versions felt so clunky and slow.

[thatguyhayat]

How come they cant give this treatment to their other dormant IPs. Yearly resident evil is getting tedious

[CrimsonWing69]

Code Veronica, guys!

[ShadowWolf712]

Uh... how? Unless somehow this smaller studio managed to make the RE3 remake WHILE working on the RE4 remake.

[Ashunderfire86]

Damn I thought they were going to release Resident Evil Code Veronica remake first? RE4 is too soon an there are too many versions of it.

[FanboysKiller]

Resident Evil Remake VS Resident Evil 4 Remake

[Veneno]

It's gaming bolt but whatever,

This is not surprising at all. It's going to use the same wonderful engine as the rest of the remakes so the production has been streamlined, no doubt.

The best parts about RE 4 were the dark creepy atmosphere, the jump scares, the desperation of the gameplay, the dark souls esque exploration. The incredible enemy design and replayability.There were some not so lovable things as well but if they just do their best to improve on those things and turn the dial up on the great things then they have a total winner here. If you don't like it then you can bust out your GameCube and play it there while the grown ups move on.

[RosweeSon]

Hopefully it can stay there until the 20th/25th anniversary it’s barely been 15 years and feels like it’s been out every other year since then anyway with all the ports. It’s a great game and not saying never remake it but too soon leave it be for a few years resi2 hadnt seen light of day since Dreamcast. Resi4 was on GameCube ps2/3/4 xbox 360/1 wii/switch mobile anything else they could put it on.

[thejigisup]

I just was but a full mercenaries mode I have countless hours logged in that

[carcarias]

Hmm. Is it a remake or a remaster because people seem to mix the terms up frequently.

I find it hard to imagine they'll change the perspective so I'm not sure what other kind of massive changes they could make that would constitute a 'remake'. Not unless they change many of the areas and levels, but then why do that when it's such a classic?

I'd prefer a Code Veronica remake in the vein of the last two, with all the areas included, and a RE4 remaster that includes mercenaries mode and maybe a few more unlockables.

[Lord_Sloth]

Okay but like....why? The game still holds up. I've bought and cleared it so many times and still boot it up on steam every now and then to play through it. I suppose I can deal with a prettier version of it but Idk.

[TargusX]

EXCELLENT NEWS!

[giovonni]

I mean, I would rather a code name Veronica remake . Resident EVIL four to me was already a classic. It was the first to introduce the over the shoulder play, and the aiming mechanics were outstanding.

[hiawa23]

Should be amazing running on the RE engine, especially running on the next gen consoles.

[dragonrage00]

Don't think RE4 needs a remake. It still holds up fine gameplay and graphics wise, and it's been ported to pretty much everything, so acessibility is a non issue. Code Veronica probably would have been a better choice. That said, I still love the game, so here's hoping they make enough improvements to warrant another purchase.

[AK91]

I'm not sure I want this both Remakes took out ALOT of content I can't see current capcom doing this game justice especially after RE3R.