Resident Evil 4 Release Date and Pre-order Details

Resident Evil 4 Release Date and Pre-order Details

Details on the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4, including its release date, demo, and pre-order edition information.

The highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 release date is just around the corner. Initially announced at Sony’s June 2022 State of Play, the remake is scheduled to release on March 23, 2023. Pre-orders are live for the Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions of the game, which offer additional DLC and merchandise for die-hard fans of the franchise.

Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo

Capcom simultaneously announced and released a playable demo for the upcoming remake during a Capcom Spotlight livestream on March 9. The Resident Evil 4 Remake Chainsaw Demo is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. In the demo, players take control of protagonist Leon S. Kennedy while exploring the first section of the game. The demo has no time limit, so players are free to enjoy the thrills of the early segments of the game without time constraints.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Pre-orders

There are three versions of Resident Evil 4 Remake available for pre-order: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition. The Standard Edition includes the base game of Resident Evil 4 for $59.99 USD. Those who pre-order on PlayStation will receive an exclusive digital Mini Soundtrack, which requires a USB device for download. The pre-order bonuses also include two in-game cosmetic items, the “Gold” Attaché Case and the “Handgun Ammo” Charm.

The Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil 4 Remake costs $69.99 USD and includes the base game along with the following DLC items:

  • Leon & Ashley Costumes: “Casual” and “Romantic”
  • Leon Costumes & Filters: “Hero” and “Villain”
  • Leon Accessory: “Sunglasses (Sporty)”
  • Deluxe Weapons: “Sentinel Nine” and “Skull Shaker”
  • “Original Version” Soundtrack Swap, which grants the option to swap the remake’s soundtrack for the original.
  • Treasure Map: Expansion

Fans who want physical merch to go along with their purchase of Resident Evil 4 Remake can opt for the Collector’s Edition, which retails for $249.99 USD and includes a steelbook case, artbook, special map, figure of Leon S. Kennedy, digital soundtrack, and a product code for additional DLC outfits and items, all inside a Collector’s Box.

Resident Evil 4 3rd Trailer

The third trailer for Resident Evil 4 Remake debuted as a part of PlayStation’s State of Play on February 23, 2023, giving fans a closer look at the game’s updated graphics and mechanics. The remake promises to provide a fresh take on the original game, while retaining the core elements that made the original 2005 release a classic. The original Resident Evil 4 was widely regarded as one of the best in the franchise, and the remake is sure to excite both new and old fans of the series.

With the Resident Evil 4 release date just weeks away, fans of the franchise can’t wait to experience the game in all its updated glory, and with the playable demo now available, they won’t have to wait to get a taste of the high-fidelity horrors. Resident Evil 4 Remake will release on March 23 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, and PC, with additional content made specifically for PS VR2.