Resident Evil 4 — patch notes and updates
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| Resident Evil Requiem out now! | 2026-02-27 | Resident Evil Requiem is finally here! Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. The story begins when a body has surfaced at an abandoned hotel in the Midwest, the latest in a mysterious string of deaths throughout the United States. As Grace and Leon's paths converge, they must face their pasts and uncover the truth behind the Raccoon City Incident that changed the world forever. But while the terrors o |
| The clock's ticking...it's time for a new trailer. | 2026-02-13 | Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. The clock's ticking as we draw closer and closer to the arrival of Resident Evil Requiem. The latest trailer is packed with details about key characters, the mysterious threats that stand in their way, and new gameplay footage. The story begins with a string of mysterious deaths throughout the United States with all roads returning to the city of disaster and desp |
| Resident Evil Showcase coming Jan 15, 2026 | 2026-01-15 | Tune in to the Resident Evil Showcase on January 15 at 2pm PT / 10pm GMT for the latest news on Resident Evil Requiem. Step into the shoes of FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft — who confronts her haunting past in her first survival horror — and seasoned DSO Agent Leon S. Kennedy with a deep dive into new gameplay for both protagonists. https://www.residentevil.com/showcase/en-us/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3764200/ |
| New Trailer featuring the 2nd Protagonist of RE Requiem: Leon S. Kennedy! | 2025-12-12 | A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest and most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. Watch the latest heart-stopping trailer for a taste of the horrors that await on February 27, 2026. (RE)visit the RE universe with the Resident Evil Remake Trilogy and other games in the series on sale now! https://store.stea |
| Launching on Feb 27, 2026! Pre-order now! Also info on pre-order bonus! | 2025-10-30 | Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. Set roughly 30 years after the Raccoon City incident, the biological disaster that shook the world, Resident Evil Requiem follows Grace as she comes face to face with the past, while fighting to survive the horrors that now surround her. Gameplay allows you to freely switch between first and third-person views in a way that suits your playstyle, making it a great entry point for those new to the Resident Evil series. Along with the Standard Edition, there will be a Deluxe Edition packed with additional content! Plus, get the Grace's Costume: Apocalypse pr |
| Resident Evil Requiem New Trailer! | 2025-09-12 | Resident Evil Requiem has received critical acclaim for its improved graphics, the return of an abandoned Raccoon City, and gameplay that allows you to switch between first and third person perspectives. Watch the latest trailer to explore more of the crime scene, discover new threats, and delve deeper into Grace's past. What will this new era of survival horror bring? Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3764200/BIOHAZARD_requiem/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196590/Resident_Evil_Village/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/95 |
| Resident Evil Requiem creator message now available! | 2025-06-27 | Resident Evil Requiem has received great acclaim since announcement thanks to its evolved graphic presentation, the depiction of a ruined Raccoon City, and gameplay that allows switching between first-person and third-person perspectives. A video message from the creators of the game has just been released! Centered around the concept of “addictive fear,” the video introduces the protagonist Grace Ashcroft and the setting of Raccoon City, along with never-before-seen gameplay footage. It’s a must-watch that heightens interest and anticipation for this title, which focuses on the “fear experience” — the very core of the series. You can buy oth |
| The highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27, 2026! | 2025-06-07 | The highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Requiem launches on Friday, February 27th, 2026! Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. A new era of survival horror begins in 2026. Technological advancements combined with the development team's depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that's more immersive than ever before. In the reveal trailer, you can catch a glimpse of what happened to the now-abandoned Raccoon City after the events from Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. Get these games and others from the Resident E |
| Resident Evil special video | 2024-10-30 | Resident Evil has been delivering the jumpscares and joys of horror to thrill seekers everywhere since our first game released in 1996, and we now present our Ode to Horror. We hope you continue to think of the series fondly (or with fear), and look forward to the horrors you've yet to experience. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196590/Resident_Evil_Village/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/952060/Resident_Evil_3/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/883710/Resident_Evil_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/418370/Resident_Evil_7_Biohazard/ |
| Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition: Survival is just the beginning. | 2024-02-09 | Resident Evil 4, the critically acclaimed remake of the 2005 original, returns in a new edition along with the story DLC Separate Ways and an Extra DLC Pack. This modern survival horror masterpiece has sold over 6 million units to date, and now you can enjoy it to the fullest. Also available as a free separate download is the action-focused DLC The Mercenaries. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/BIOHAZARD_RE4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109315/Resident_Evil_4__The_Mercenaries/ |
| Vote Resident Evil 4 for Game of the Year & Outstanding Story-Rich Game! | 2023-12-21 | Heheh, good instincts, stranger! Thanks to you, Resident Evil 4 is up for Game of the Year & Outstanding Story-Rich Game at the Steam Awards 2023. You have until January 2, 2024, to vote for us during the Steam Winter Sale! Also, don't forget to check out the Capcom Holiday Sale page to lock in your holiday savings before the end of the year! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/capcom/sale/holiday https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33273264/2031eeba4145491ad896fb3f0421b74cc886d8ce.jpg |
| Nominate Resident Evil 4 for Game of the Year! | 2023-11-21 | We're starting to get an idea of your tastes, friend. Consider nominating Resident Evil 4 for Game of the Year during the Steam Autumn Sale from November 21-28! Don't forget to check out the Capcom Black Friday Sale page to get a head start on your holiday savings! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/capcom/sale/blackfriday https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33273264/11ad4877432cbd3d0c5b6e33ed93f1aff272f46e.jpg |
| "Separate Ways" launch | 2023-09-21 | Fan-favorite Resident Evil 4 additional scenario “Separate Ways” returns as new story DLC on 9/21! Separate Ways—the missing link in the main story—is a thrilling, survival-horror adventure starring Ada Wong. Additionally, on the same day an update arrives for the free DLC "The Mercenaries," adding new playable characters. If you haven't experienced Resident Evil 4 yet, the base game is currently discounted for a limited time! https://youtu.be/nHCK6Cbn3UM https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109300/BIOHAZARD_RE4_SEPARATE_WAYS/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109315/Resident_Evil_4 |
| The RE4 DLC "Separate Ways" launches 9/21! A free update is also coming! | 2023-09-15 | Fan-favorite Resident Evil 4 additional scenario “Separate Ways” returns as new story DLC on 9/21! Separate Ways—the missing link in the main story—is a thrilling, survival-horror adventure starring Ada Wong. Additionally, on the same day an update arrives for the free DLC "The Mercenaries", adding new playable characters. If you haven't experienced Resident Evil 4 yet, the base game is currently discounted for a limited time! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109315/Resident_Evil_4__The_Mercenaries/ ■The mission requires secrecy. Failure is not an option. Play as Ada Wong in this |
| Resident Evil 4 is Available Today! | 2023-03-24 | 6 Years have passed since the unprecedented "Raccoon City" biohazard incident. Leon S. Kennedy, now a government agent, heads to an isolated european village in search of the president's missing daughter. An intense tale of life and death, fear and catharsis, is about to begin. A remake of "Resident Evil 4" originally released in 2005. One of the most popular entries in the Resident Evil series returns with a modern play-feel, cutting edge graphics, and a reconstructed story to become the newest form of survival-horror. The Deluxe Edition includes the "Extra DLC Pack", which contains costumes, special weapons, a treasure map, and more. |
| Chainsaw demo out now! | 2023-03-09 | Experience a thrilling slice of Resident Evil 4, and see for yourself how this remake brings the classic survival horror title up-to-date. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2231770/BIOHAZARD_RE4_Chainsaw_Demo/ While you wait for the game to come out, pick up popular Resident Evil and other Capcom series titles on sale now! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/capcom/sale/CapcomPubSale?snr=1_4_4__118 |
| Price adjustments in certain currencies | 2023-03-09 | Due to fluctuation of local exchange rates, the following currencies have had pricing adjustments implemented. Please note that existing pre-orders are not affected. We thank you for your understanding. Affected currencies: Brazilian Real, Argentine Peso, Colombian Peso, Turkish Lira |
| New Trailer available and Preorders available now. | 2022-10-21 | ■New Resident Evil Village information revealed at the RE Showcase can be found here. https://steamcommunity.com/games/1196590/announcements/detail/3381666265718328924 ■Gameplay footage and new trailer available Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, now reconstructed using Capcom's proprietary RE Engine to deliver realistic visuals and additional narrative depth to the iconic story that was not possible at the time of the original release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMzJv0LOJYo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e_U2Uz_hr8 ■Preorder Now We have Standard edition as well as Deluxe edition, which includes additional cont |