Resident Evil 4 remake releases.

Capcom’s modern reimagining of the 2005 classic is available now, delivering a rebuilt campaign, updated visuals, and modernized gameplay across current platforms.

Quick facts

What’s launching today

Resident Evil 4 returns with a full remake built in Capcom’s RE Engine. Players step back into the role of Leon S. Kennedy on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter in a remote European village. The remake preserves the core premise and many iconic moments of the original while updating combat, controls, and presentation for modern hardware.

Highlights

• Rebuilt visuals, lighting, and character models designed for current displays.
• Modernized gunplay and movement tuned for over-the-shoulder action.
• A reworked audio mix and atmosphere that lean harder into survival horror tension.
• Quality-of-life updates that streamline pacing while keeping the original’s identity intact.

Where to play

The game is available digitally on PlayStation Store and Steam, and through Xbox storefronts for Xbox Series X|S. Physical editions are also available for PlayStation platforms in many regions.

Why it matters

Resident Evil 4 is often credited with shaping modern third-person action design. This release continues Capcom’s recent run of Resident Evil remakes, offering longtime fans a familiar story with updated mechanics, and giving new players a polished entry point into one of the series’ most influential chapters.