The digital pre-load date for Capcom’s upcoming survival horror game, Resident Evil 4 remake, has been revealed.
The PlayStation Store has updated the pre-load date for digital pre-orders of Resident Evil 4 Remake. Those who have their digital pre-order in place can expect to download the game a day before its release on March 23, 2023.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Pre-load Date
The pre-load schedule for Resident Evil 4 Remake on both PS4 and PS5 can be seen below.
- Pre-load available on: March 22, 2023
The pre-load will come with update 1.02 (1.002.000) pre-installed for those who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game. Meanwhile, those who purchased it on disc will need to download the update, which is expected to weigh around 4 GB.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Download Size
The download size for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of Resident Evil 4 Remake can be seen below.
- Download Size: 67.18 GB
Details regarding the review embargo have also been revealed. Read about it here.
Previously, it was revealed that the merchant in Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 remake will offer brand new subquests, suggesting that the gameplay has been greatly expanded over the original. Speaking during an interview, director Yasuhiro Ampo and game director Kazunori Kadoi shared new details regarding the Resident Evil 4 remake, including the addition of brand new subquests that will be available via the merchant.
The game also features a new parry mechanic in place of the QTEs that were present in the original. In addition, players will now have a greater degree of freedom via new approaches for tackling enemies, such as the use of stealth. The knife featured in the remake is a more powerful weapon than it was in the original, though it has limited uses here. In terms of new mobility options, not only can Leon turn around more quickly, he also has a new quick dodge mechanic. Meanwhile, the game’s merchant will offers brand new subquests that weren’t present in the original.
