Resident Evil 4 Remake: Unveiling the Thrilling and Enigmatic Update

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The recent mysterious update to Resident Evil 4 on Steam could indicate potential changes to the game and may hint at future DLC announcements.

Released in March 2023, the remake of Resident Evil 4 rapidly soared to become one of the top-selling games in the franchise, boasting enhanced gameplay and alterations to the original narrative and framework. Amidst fervent speculation from fans regarding the inclusion of the Separate Ways scenario, which was absent from the remake, leaks indicate that its announcement may occur before the conclusion of 2023.

A new update has been released for the Steam version of the Resident Evil 4 remake, sparking speculation that Capcom is working on updates for the game. The absence of the Separate Ways scenario, a popular feature in the original Nintendo GameCube version, has been a disappointment for fans. The remake, which was first rumored years ago and officially announced in June 2022, was released in March 2023 and quickly became one of the best-selling games in the Resident Evil series. The game follows the story of Leon S. Kennedy as he tries to rescue the president's daughter in a rural Spanish village. The remake includes various gameplay enhancements and introduces new elements, although the Separate Ways scenario is not currently included. However, leaked information suggests that it may be unveiled before the end of the year.

According to SteamDB, today the Steam version of the Resident Evil 4 remake has received an enigmatic update, suggesting that Capcom has made alterations to the game's application and package. The changelog indicates that various game files were compiled and added to Resident Evil 4 earlier this week, prior to the deployment of the update. Additionally, the change number for the Steam version has been modified to reflect the changes made to files and resources in Valve's database. While this particular update does not explicitly confirm the release of new DLC, it is likely to ignite speculation leading up to Capcom's Tokyo Game Show 2023 showcase later this month.

Resident Evil 4 received several updates on Steam before the release of the Mercenaries mode, which is now free for all players. Following the release of this free DLC, Capcom introduced another update for Resident Evil 4, featuring hidden achievements and trophies. This led fans to speculate about the possibility of new Separate Ways DLC. One of the main criticisms from fans of the original game remake is the absence of Ada's campaign.

Capcom is currently developing Resident Evil 4: VR Mode for PlayStation VR2. This upcoming DLC will be available for free to PlayStation VR2 owners who also own the remake on PlayStation 5. Diehard fans can prepare themselves by playing the available Resident Evil Village VR Mode. Capcom has not yet revealed any information about future Resident Evil releases after the launch of VR Mode. However, the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2023 showcase seems like the perfect opportunity for Capcom to make some significant announcements.

Resident Evil 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Source: SteamDB