Resident Evil 4 (2005) — patch notes and updates
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| Preorder Winters' Expansion now! | 2022-07-22 | ■Preorder Winters' Expansion now! Launching: Oct. 28th Preorder bonus: Costume "Street Wolf Outfit" *Rose Costume for Shadows of Rose https://store.steampowered.com/app/1731080/Resident_Evil_Village__Winters_Expansion/ Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, releasing Oct. 28th, includes the base game, Winters' Expansion, and Trauma Pack. Those who purchase the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition at launch will receive the "Street Wolf Outfit" as an early purchase bonus. *10/28/2022 ~ 11/24/2022 (TBD) *"Street Wolf Outfit" may be available to wider audiences later date Winters' Expansion includes: ・Third Person Mode allows players to enjoy the sto |
| RE sale celebrates Netflix series launch! | 2022-07-14 | Years after a viral outbreak caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker vows to bring down those responsible while fighting to survive against the Infected. Netflix page: https://www.netflix.com/title/80996532 To celebrate the launch of this new series, popular titles in the Resident Evil series are on sale until 26 July! Immersive yourself in the world of survival horror this summer! https://store.steampowered.com/app/883710/Resident_Evil_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/952060/Resident_Evil_3/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/418370/Resident_Evil_7_Biohazard/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/254700/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steam |
| For Windows🄬 XP, Windows Vista🄬 and Windows🄬 7 operating systems (OS) users | 2022-01-24 | Windows🄬 XP, Windows Vista🄬 and Windows🄬 7 operating systems (OS) users: Microsoft has ended support for these OSes, so Capcom will also remove them from the list of supported OSes for this title as of April 24, 2022. Beyond this date, support for gameplay on any unsupported OSes can only be offered for previously known issues, and Capcom will not be able to troubleshoot any new issues. |
| resident evil 4 Update Version 1.0.6 Now Available | 2014-04-24 | New Features: Added specular highlight and bump mapping effects Implemented stereo/positional audio for in-game sound effects Added controller vibration for machine guns and automatic pistols (TMP, Chicago Typewriter and Matilda) Added a 4th color filter option in the graphics setting menu which slightly reduces the overall 'warm' color effect (Red and Green toned down on the RGB scale) "Anisotropy" setting can now be saved when altered in the config.ini file. Valid settings are "0" "2" "4" "8" "16" without the quotation mark. Smaller value will result in blurrier textures, but this may help with rendering performance for PCs that are at or b |
| resident evil 4 Update Version 1.0.6 Now Available | 2014-04-24 | New Features: Added specular highlight and bump mapping effects Implemented stereo/positional audio for in-game sound effects Added controller vibration for machine guns and automatic pistols (TMP, Chicago Typewriter and Matilda) Added a 4th color filter option in the graphics setting menu which slightly reduces the overall 'warm' color effect (Red and Green toned down on the RGB scale) "Anisotropy" setting can now be saved when altered in the config.ini file. Valid settings are "0" "2" "4" "8" "16" without the quotation mark. Smaller value will result in blurrier textures, but this may help with rendering performance for PCs that are at or b |
| resident evil 4 Update Version 1.0.2 Now Available | 2014-03-17 | Changes: Removed mouse acceleration on/off toggle from the Keyboard & Mouse controller setup screen. “AIMING MODE” option is now present instead, and mouse sensitivity settings have been re-tuned to accommodate the new setting. Users can now choose between "CLASSIC" and "MODERN" mouse controls under AIMING MODE. "MODERN" setting makes the aiming utilize native mouse functionality giving it a more neutral feel while "CLASSIC" retains the previous calibration from the original game. "GAME RESET" under "RETRY OR RELOAD" has been relabeled to "RETURN TO MAIN MENU" Relabeled “POST PROCESS” in graphics option to ‘COLOR FILTER’ Master volume level i |
| resident evil 4 Update Version 1.0.2 Now Available | 2014-03-17 | Changes: Removed mouse acceleration on/off toggle from the Keyboard & Mouse controller setup screen. “AIMING MODE” option is now present instead, and mouse sensitivity settings have been re-tuned to accommodate the new setting. Users can now choose between "CLASSIC" and "MODERN" mouse controls under AIMING MODE. "MODERN" setting makes the aiming utilize native mouse functionality giving it a more neutral feel while "CLASSIC" retains the previous calibration from the original game. "GAME RESET" under "RETRY OR RELOAD" has been relabeled to "RETURN TO MAIN MENU" Relabeled “POST PROCESS” in graphics option to ‘COLOR FILTER’ Master volume level i |
| SD / HD texture pack comparison slider | 2014-02-26 | http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/xantista/blog_photos/a5c366dd6484994e8fe39f8a83cb6d5d.jpg?v=191450 Hop on over to Capcom Unity and check out our real time image slider feature, where you can see direct comparisons of the SD and HD textures! Note: The image above is a regular picture of the slider. The HTML won't display properly within the Steam post so y'gotta be on Unity to see it in action. |
| SD / HD texture pack comparison slider | 2014-02-26 | Hop on over to Capcom Unity and check out our real time image slider feature, where you can see direct comparisons of the SD and HD textures! Note: The image above is a regular picture of the slider. The HTML won't display properly within the Steam post so y'gotta be on Unity to see it in action. |
| Four new 60fps gameplay clips [UPDATED 2/27] | 2014-02-24 | We're just a few days away from RE4's launch, and in the lead up to its 2/28 debut (late 2/27 for us Pacific Time folks) we're gonna post new clips and comparison screens all week. Today we've got four new clips showcasing the game's lovely framerate and 1920x1080 resolution. For the best possible viewing experience, we're offering direct links to the files instead of using YouTube; this way you can truly see the 60fps and overall clarity. 2/27 Update: More clips of 60fps gameplay Village Opening Ada to the Rescue El Gigante cutscene Village Chief Encounter 2/26 Update: 60fps vs 30fps gameplay comparison Water Room Tour Water Room Combat Del |
| Four new 60fps gameplay clips [UPDATED 2/27] | 2014-02-24 | We're just a few days away from RE4's launch, and in the lead up to its 2/28 debut (late 2/27 for us Pacific Time folks) we're gonna post new clips and comparison screens all week. Today we've got four new clips showcasing the game's lovely framerate and 1920x1080 resolution. For the best possible viewing experience, we're offering direct links to the files instead of using YouTube; this way you can truly see the 60fps and overall clarity. 2/27 Update: More clips of 60fps gameplay Village Opening Ada to the Rescue El Gigante cutscene Village Chief Encounter 2/26 Update: 60fps vs 30fps gameplay comparison Water Room Tour Water Room Combat Del |
| Streaming RE4 PC today, chance to win some mugs! | 2014-02-20 | http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/brelston/resident_evil_4cv_hd/large/60ea9a8a38c9b3325fe9dab0364fd9da.jpg?v=213600 We'll be streaming RE4 PC again today at 4pm PST, and while we do so you can follow along in the chat and try to win one of four RE4 / Code: Veronica X mugs! These are from our 2011 console release, but we figure RE fans are somewhat platform agnostic - or at least mug agnostic :3 You can also watch last week's stream right here Stream concluded! Thanks for watching! |
| Streaming RE4 PC today, chance to win some mugs! | 2014-02-20 | We'll be streaming RE4 PC again today at 4pm PST, and while we do so you can follow along in the chat and try to win one of four RE4 / Code: Veronica X mugs! These are from our 2011 console release, but we figure RE fans are somewhat platform agnostic - or at least mug agnostic :3 You can also watch last week's stream right here Stream concluded! Thanks for watching! |
| Gorgeous new SD/HD texture comparison footage + screens | 2014-02-06 | http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/brelston/resident_evil_4cv_hd/large/f6c3a3eb940eef79ea16b53fcb4b4262.png?v=255600 Most of us have played RE4 once or twice. Or three or four times. Or you know maybe some of us have played it a dozen or so over the past nine years. But most of us have NOT played it at 1920x1080 with a stunning 60fps searing the screen. We hoped our showcased this feature to your satisfaction, but just in case you wanted more proof, today we have two gameplay clips ready for download and direct comparison. Right here you'll find the first few moments of the game running at 30fps with the SD (original) texture pac |
| Gorgeous new SD/HD texture comparison footage + screens | 2014-02-06 | Most of us have played RE4 once or twice. Or three or four times. Or you know maybe some of us have played it a dozen or so over the past nine years. But most of us have NOT played it at 1920x1080 with a stunning 60fps searing the screen. We hoped our showcased this feature to your satisfaction, but just in case you wanted more proof, today we have two gameplay clips ready for download and direct comparison. Right here you'll find the first few moments of the game running at 30fps with the SD (original) texture pack active. Right here you'll find the first few moments of the game running at 60fps with the HD (improved) texture pack active. LA |
| Chance to win a sealed RE4 chainsaw controller! | 2014-01-31 | http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/brelston/resident_evil_4cv_hd/b7a9fd77cc374bdebb762c568bde507c.jpg?v=248400 With the ultimate PC version of Resident Evil 4 less than a month away, it seems prudent to finally offer up my sealed GameCube chainsaw controller - a true 2005 relic! To enter: Submit a photo to Capcom Unity (either in the comments of this article right here or via a private message to Brelston's Unity account) of your Resident Evil collection, but with specific emphasis on Leon and especially anything RE4 related. The photo with the most Leon / RE4 stuff, plus with a nice composition, will be the winner. http://images |
| Chance to win a sealed RE4 chainsaw controller! | 2014-01-31 | With the ultimate PC version of Resident Evil 4 less than a month away, it seems prudent to finally offer up my sealed GameCube chainsaw controller - a true 2005 relic! To enter: Submit a photo to Capcom Unity (either in the comments of this article right here or via a private message to Brelston's Unity account) of your Resident Evil collection, but with specific emphasis on Leon and especially anything RE4 related. The photo with the most Leon / RE4 stuff, plus with a nice composition, will be the winner. Who's eligible: You should read the general rules here , but this is open to North America and EU folks. Just get your photo to us before |
| SD/HD texture comparison, links to 60fps trailer | 2014-01-24 | Today we've got some comparison screens that show off the changes made to the game's HD textures. The "HD Textures" and "SD Textures" can be swapped on the fly via in-game menus. Check 'em side-by-side: http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/brelston/resident_evil_4cv_hd/large/b988a131594a42fb82b5846936443c49.jpg?v=202200 http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/brelston/resident_evil_4cv_hd/large/7f6ec0c90f85e6876919c374f270883e.jpg?v=202200 http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/brelston/resident_evil_4cv_hd/large/cf605485913a696c9bc56bf64ebd9eae.jpg?v=202200 You can also download and view the 60fps trailer right he |
| SD/HD texture comparison, links to 60fps trailer | 2014-01-24 | Today we've got some comparison screens that show off the changes made to the game's HD textures. The "HD Textures" and "SD Textures" can be swapped on the fly via in-game menus. Check 'em side-by-side: You can also download and view the 60fps trailer right here. |
| Resident Evil Archives books are essential additions for any RE collection | 2014-01-23 | No Resident Evil collection is complete without BradyGames' Resident Evil Archives books. There are two volumes, each brimming with 300+ pages of concept art, lore, and character information from throughout the Resident Evil series. Volume 1: http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Archives-BradyGames/dp/0744006554/ Includes: Concept art from the complete series. In-depth explanation of the relationships between characters. Coverage of locations and more from both movies and all games. Volume 2: http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Archives-Volume-2/dp/0744013216/ Includes: -Coverage of characters, bosses, enemies and an explanation of the storyli |