Resident Evil 4 Remake Disappoints Fans at PlayStation Showcase

Resident Evil 4 fans were disappointed with the game's presentation at the recent PlayStation Showcase event. The absence of information on Ada Wong's Separate Ways campaign left many feeling dissatisfied with the remake, despite its initial positive reception earlier this year.

Criticism of the Resident Evil 4 remake centered around the lack of game modes that were available in previous versions. The original game featured Assignment Ada and Mercenaries at launch, while the PS2 re-release included the popular Separate Ways campaign. Although Mercenaries has been added to the remake, Assignment Ada and Separate Ways remain conspicuously absent.

Some fans of Resident Evil had hoped to hear news about the Separate Ways DLC during the PlayStation Showcase. However, even though Resident Evil 4 was featured at the show, the Ada Wong side adventure was not mentioned. Instead, the focus was on the game's VR mode, which looked impressive but still lacks a solid release date. The lack of Separate Ways at the PlayStation Showcase upset enough Resident Evil fans that "Separate Ways" began trending on Twitter shortly after the event ended.

While there is some datamined evidence that future updates or DLC for the Resident Evil 4 remake will eventually include Separate Ways, Capcom has not made any official announcements. Therefore, fans may want to keep their expectations in check. For now, the only future content that Resident Evil 4 fans can count on is the eventual VR mode.

The upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake VR mode is anticipated to be a complimentary update, once it's released. Capcom's previous Resident Evil 4 VR game is widely regarded as one of the top-rated virtual reality titles ever created, and there's little doubt that the Resident Evil 4 remake VR mode will be any less impressive. Fans of Resident Evil 4 will have a fresh way to experience the remake, featuring a first-person perspective and re-engineered controls, but a PlayStation VR2 headset will be necessary for players who wish to try it out.

Despite this, Resident Evil 4 enthusiasts possessing a PlayStation VR2 may discover that the VR mode is exactly what they need to extend their gaming experience. Those who have already completed the Resident Evil 4 remake at the highest difficulty with the highest rank may be looking for more RE experiences, so VR might be able to keep them occupied while they wait for news on the possible Separate Ways DLC.

Resident Evil 4 is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.