RE4 Remake: Unveiling Exclusive Merchant Requests for Separate Ways

Merchant Requests in the Separate Ways DLC for Resident Evil 4 Remake are optional side quests that grant players with Spinel. It is highly advised to undertake these tasks, as they unlock a Unique Weapon that greatly influences gameplay. This guide presents players with clear instructions on completing all the Blue Requests provided by the mysterious businessman in RE4: Separate Ways. Moreover, it provides helpful tips to optimize the quests and their rewards.

All Requests in the Separate Ways DLC

In the Separate Ways DLC, the game presents players with seven unique Merchant requests at various points. Every mission, except for the first one, has at least one request that players must complete. The comprehensive list is as follows:

How to Complete All Merchant Requests

Completing all Requests will reward players with the Elite Knife, which is an indestructible blade. The following guides explain how to get each of these tasks done.

Eradicate the Blue Medallions (Cliff)

During Chapter 2, players will come across the first Merchant Request. To complete it, they must shoot four Blue Medallions scattered around the Cliff.

The first Medallion is across the locked door.

The second Medallion is hanging on the cliff near the beginning of the path.

The third one is on the rock to the left of the locked door.

The last Medallion is at the bottom of the Cliff.

Use the Spinel reward from this task to unlock the Village’s treasure map.

Jacket of All Trades

Upon the initial visit to the Abandoned Factory, players have the opportunity to embark on the swift Request known as the Jacket of All Trades. To fulfill this task, they are required to enter the Factory, eliminate the Ganado donning Leon's jacket, and recover it to be handed over to the Merchant.

Eradicate the Blue Medallions (Courtyard)

The second Blue Medallion quest pops up in Chapter 4 while players are looking for the Suppressant ingredients.

The first Medallion is in the watchtower.

The second is on the building near the treasure box.

The third is inside the dog cage.

The fourth Medallion is in the middle of the maze.

The last one is hanging on the Courtyard’s staircase ceiling.

Lord of the Waterway

In Chapter 5, once the water has been drained from Gregorio's Waterway, be on the lookout for a colossal fish known as the Lord of the Waterway. Capture this magnificent creature and proceed to sell it to a Merchant in close vicinity in order to successfully complete the Request.

Bug Buster (Path of Penitence)

Use the infrared scope to locate and shoot down three Novistadors in the Path of Penitence area.

The first creature is on the exterior of the nearby castle (Clockwork Tower).

The second is behind the smashing mechanisms.

The last one is on the ceiling near the staircase.

Beautiful Beetles

During their exploration of the Lab, players are tasked with locating and obtaining two Ornament Beetles which are then to be delivered to the Merchant. The initial beetle can be found within the Regenerador located in the Incubation area; players must eliminate the creature in order to retrieve it. The second beetle can be discovered within the dimly lit room where Leon faced the challenge of solving puzzles on the Electronic Lock Terminal - it is stored inside a lab container.

Bug Buster 2 (Defensive Line)

To complete the final Merchant Request, players must eliminate three Novistadors located in the Defensive Line area. The initial Novistador is situated on the cliff near the Merchant, while the remaining two can be observed in the fortress area, tightly gripping onto the watchtowers.

The Separate Ways DLC for Resident Evil 4 Remake is currently accessible on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.