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Remaster

Resident Evil 4

by Capcom Production Studio 4 · published by Capcom

Released September 8, 2011 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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About Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 is directly based off the Wii port, having all the new features that the Wii added. Some of the key features of this version are stunning HD graphics running at a smooth 60 frames per second for the first time. It also features a complete visual overhaul to bring this revered title to the highest graphical quality ever. It has been fully optimized for the wide screen, texts have been sharpened and textures have been upgraded on characters, backgrounds and in-game objects. However, it should be noted that the cutscenes of the Separate Ways scenario are not in HD and have had their resolution lowered and placed in sepia format. Aside from the updated HUD, the Movie Browser is fixed to now display real time cut-scenes instead of the PS2 pre-rendered cut-scene, like it was the Wii version. The Mercenaries costumes cheat remain and fully work.

Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the kidnapped U.S. President’s daughter Ashley. Finding his way to a rural village in Europe, he faces new threats that are a departure from the traditional lumbering zombie enemies of the earlier instalments in the series. Leon battles horrific new creatures infested by a new threat called Las Plagas and faces off against an aggressive group of enemies including mind-controlled villagers that are tied to Los Illuminados - the mysterious cult behind the abduction.

Release dates by platform

Xbox 360JPSeptember 8, 2011 · Out now
PlayStation 3JPSeptember 8, 2011 · Out now
PlayStation 3NASeptember 20, 2011 · Out now
Xbox 360NASeptember 20, 2011 · Out now
PlayStation 3EUSeptember 21, 2011 · Out now
Xbox 360EUSeptember 21, 2011 · Out now
PlayStation 4August 30, 2016 · Out now
Xbox OneAugust 30, 2016 · Out now
Nintendo SwitchMay 21, 2019 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score8520 reviews
Steam reviewsVery Positive94% of 99K positive
Player score87197 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows® 10
ProcessorIntel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 Ghz or better
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850 or better
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage15 GB available space

Recommended

OSWindows® 10
ProcessorIntel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3 Ghz or better
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 or better
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage15 GB available space

Resident Evil 4 FAQ

When did Resident Evil 4 come out?

Resident Evil 4 was released on September 8, 2011 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Resident Evil 4 on PlayStation 5?

No. Resident Evil 4 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Resident Evil 4 on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Resident Evil 4 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Resident Evil 4 on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Resident Evil 4 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Resident Evil 4 on PC?

No. Resident Evil 4 has not been announced for PC. It is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Who is making Resident Evil 4?

Resident Evil 4 is developed by Capcom Production Studio 4 and published by Capcom.

Is Resident Evil 4 multiplayer?

No. Resident Evil 4 is single player only.

How much does Resident Evil 4 cost?

Resident Evil 4 costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Resident Evil 4 good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 94% of 98,865 reviews are positive. Critics average 85/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Resident Evil 4?

The minimum GPU is NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850 or better. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Resident Evil 4 system requirements page.

Resident Evil series

46 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Resident Evil1996
  2. Resident Evil 21998
  3. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis1999
  4. Resident Evil Survivor2000
  5. Resident Evil Code: Veronica2000
  6. Biohazard 02000
  7. Resident Evil Gaiden2001
  8. Resident Evil2002
  9. Resident Evil Zero2002
  10. Resident Evil: Dead Aim2003
  11. Resident Evil: The Missions2003
  12. Resident Evil Outbreak2003
  13. Resident Evil 42005
  14. Chainsaw Maniac2005
  15. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles2007
  16. Resident Evil: Degeneration2008
  17. Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles2009
  18. Resident Evil 52009
  19. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D2011
  20. Resident Evil 42011
  21. Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD2011
  22. Resident Evil: Revelations2012
  23. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City2012
  24. Resident Evil 62012
  25. Resident Evil: Revelations2013
  26. Resident Evil2014
  27. Resident Evil: Revelations 22015
  28. Resident Evil 02016
  29. Resident Evil 6 Remastered2016
  30. Umbrella Corps2016
  31. Resident Evil 5 Remastered2016
  32. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard2017
  33. Resident Evil 22019
  34. Resident Evil 32020
  35. Resident Evil Resistance2020
  36. Resident Evil Village2021
  37. Resident Evil 4 VR2021
  38. Resident Evil Re:Verse2022
  39. Resident Evil 42023
  40. Resident Evil2024
  41. Resident Evil 22024
  42. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis2024
  43. Resident Evil: Survival Unit2025
  44. Resident Evil Requiem2026
  45. Resident Evil Veronica2027
  46. Resident Evil 2: ArcadeTBA

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