Resident Evil 4 Remake is Removing Quick-Time Events and Adding Sidequests

Capcom has shared new details about the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4. This includes removing quicktime events, adding side quests, and confirming the introduction of fragile knives.

Capcom has given us a better idea of ​​what fans can expect from the long-awaited remake Game Informer’s new cover storyThe most significant change from the remake is the absence of quicktime events.

Game Informer’s story also states that side quests have been added to the remake, using the blue flyers found in the game, for example to solve puzzles, track down and eliminate certain enemies, and more to complete. The blue medallion collection that appeared in the original will also be revived in the remake.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake also changes Ashley Graham, whose health bar is gone, but if she takes too much damage, she goes into a “downed state” and must be revived. If you are attacked while in the “downed state”, you will die. A Capcom representative said the developers wanted Ashley to “feel less like a babysitter’s second health bar and more like a natural companion,” sending her into a crawl space to open a locked door. I’ve verified that I can do things like open the .

First announced in 2022, Resident Evil 4 is the latest installment in Capcom’s remake series. We replayed it in October, noting that Capcom seems to be making smart choices in what iterations it has for the remake, and that we’re excited to see more. bottom.

Resident Evil 4 Remake launches March 24th on PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

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