Resident Evil 4 Remake’s VR mode will be available as free DLC on PS VR2, Capcom confirms

The virtual reality version of the Resident Evil 4 remake will be available as free DLC on the PS VR2 of PS5. In a tweet, developer Capcom said RE4’s VR mode has begun development and retweeted it later to confirm it will be available at no additional cost. As usual, players must own a copy of the base game to access the DLC. Since Capcom has just started working on the new version, it’s unlikely to launch alongside the main game on March 24 – but could see a release later.

This is the second time the title has gotten a VR port, as Capcom previously brought the original 2005 version to the Oculus Quest 2 in 2021. It’s unclear which parts of the remake will be accessible on the PS VR2. However, going by past instances, we can assume that the whole story will be available to play – designed to make the most of orb-like Sense controllers to mimic weapon recoil when firing, through vibrations appropriate. The news comes after Resident Evil Village got its own version of virtual reality today, to coincide with the launch of PS VR2. Those who already own the master copy of the game would have free access to this DLC, allowing you to step into the shoes of Ethan Winters and take on a variety of monstrosities – witches, wolves, dolls, and more. – in hopes of rescuing his kidnapped family. of Mother Miranda. A demo version is also available for all owners of PS VR2.

Earlier this month, the Resident Evil 4 remake revealed exclusive gameplay footage, courtesy of GameInformer. The 12-minute sequence was shot in the fifth chapter, after secret agent Leon Kennedy marries Ashley Graham, who has been held captive in a rural Spanish village. A big change here, from the 2005 version, is that Ashley sticks by Leon’s side no matter what. You can command her to maintain a certain distance while you stealth take out all the enemies, but leaving her in a safe place and making it easier for you is impossible. If she is picked up by a villager, you will be forced to chase her down and free her from the kidnapper. “As a character, we wanted to have her by your side, so she left an impression,” co-director Yasuhiro Ampo told GameInformer. “Having a character like Ashley and then having her disappear for a while was like a waste. We wanted to avoid that in the remake.

The RE4 remake also integrates Field Support Agent Ingrid Hunnigan on the HUD (Heads Up Display), allowing you to move freely while discussing mission status with her. In the original Resident Evil 4, the game would switch to a different codec-style communication screen, where you could see Leon and her conversing via portrait displays – similar to a Zoom call. The upcoming remake also allows you to upgrade your knife’s durability in shops, which will be necessary for the new parry mechanic – a feature that shocked many fans when its trailer was revealed last year. last.

Resident Evil 4 Remake launches March 24 on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. As mentioned earlier, a VR version of the same will be available as free DLC on the PS5/PS VR2.