Resident Evil 4 Remake
Six years after Raccoon City, Leon S. Kennedy is dispatched to rural Spain to rescue US President's daughter Ashley Graham, kidnapped by a religious cult called Los Illuminados. The cult uses Las Plagas parasites to control its followers. Leon fights through a village, a gothic castle, and a militarized island facility. The remake reimagines the story with modernized controls, expanded character development, and new gameplay sequences — including a significantly expanded role for Ashley and a new hidden area. The Separate Ways DLC expands Ada Wong's parallel story.
Review Scores
"Here we have the best remake of Resident Evil! Powerful and mastered to the end — this remake makes Capcom's masterpiece even more monumental. The novelties of gameplay further nourish the survival aspect while the atmosphere becomes much more believable and terrifying than the original. An absolute masterpiece."
"Simply put, the RE4 Remake is as action-packed as the original and keeps to the same sincere vision whilst updating on graphics, controls and all the other modern comforts of gaming. Whatever you come for, be sure to stay for the bingo."
"Resident Evil 4 Remake is the legendary game given more than just a new coat of paint. The visuals and sound design are brutally oppressive, the combat is sharper than a knife's edge. RE4 is back, and it's better than ever."
"Resident Evil 4 Remake is a spectacular reimagining that successfully updates one of gaming's most celebrated titles. The additions enhance rather than dilute — this is RE4 as it might have been designed today."
"A magnificent remake that preserves everything that made the original a landmark while refreshing it for a modern audience. The knife-parry system alone is worth the price of entry."
Resident Evil 4 Remake — Official Launch Trailer
Key Features
- Full ground-up remake of the 2005 survival-horror classic using RE Engine
- Modernized over-the-shoulder controls with knife parry and guard mechanics
- Expanded Ashley sequences with new puzzle areas and stealth sections
- Reimagined storyline with deeper character development for Leon and Luis Serra
- New enemy behaviors: Chainsaw Man variants, regenerating Garrador tactics
- Merchant returns with expanded upgrade tree and spinels as currency
- Blue Medallion collectibles and Shooting Range challenges
- Professional and Hardcore difficulty modes
- New Game+ with all unlocks carried over
- Separate Ways DLC — full Ada Wong campaign with new storyline and mechanics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RE4 Remake better than the original?
By most critical assessments, yes. The remake scores 93 on Metacritic versus the original's 96, but offers modernized controls, expanded story, and significantly improved Ashley sections. Veterans of the original consistently praise it as a worthy and respectful reimagining.
How long is Resident Evil 4 Remake?
A first playthrough takes approximately 15–20 hours on Standard difficulty. The Separate Ways DLC adds 5–7 hours. Completionist runs with all collectibles and side quests take 22–28 hours.
Does RE4 Remake include the Separate Ways DLC?
The base game does not include Separate Ways — it was released as paid DLC in September 2023. The Deluxe Edition includes it. The DLC adds a full Ada Wong campaign running parallel to Leon's story and introduces several new gameplay mechanics unique to Ada.
What platforms is RE4 Remake on?
RE4 Remake is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). A PS4 version was released alongside the PS5 version at launch. There is no Xbox One version.
Who voices Leon Kennedy in RE4 Remake?
Nick Apostolides reprises his role as Leon S. Kennedy, having first voiced the character in the Resident Evil 2 Remake. Lily Gao voices Ada Wong, and Genevieve Buechner voices Ashley Graham.