While Capcom is implementing a lot of new stuff in the Resident Evil 4 remake due next year, it seems there’s another thing that’s being added into the game, and that’s “in-game purchases” or otherwise known as microtransactions.
This was confirmed by Resident Evil 4 remake’s ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) ratings summary where it lists the game as “M” for mature for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, and Strong Language. Alongside it, it also mentions “in-game purchases for the PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series versions too.
Rating Summary
This is a survival-horror game in which players assume the role of a government agent (Leon Kennedy) sent to rescue a character from a religious cult. From a third-person perspective, players explore a rural environment while searching for clues and fighting zombies and mutated creatures. Players use pistols, machine guns, shotguns, and explosives to kill enemy creatures in frenetic combat. Some weapons/attacks result in decapitation and/or dismemberment of enemies, along with large splatters of blood. Enemy attacks (e.g., chainsaws, tentacles) can also result in Leon being decapitated, blown apart, or impaled. Eviscerated animals and mutilated corpses are depicted in some environments. The words “f**k” and “sh*t” appear in the game.
Wondering what these in-game purchases could be? You’re not the only one. Perhaps this applies to cosmetic skins for Leon and the other characters? Hopefully, we’ll hear about it soon.
In other RE4 remake news, Capcom has confirmed that the remake will be about the same length as the original, which shouldn’t really surprise anyone. Check out the latest gameplay footage released by Capcom right here.
Resident Evil 4 remake will be released this March 24, 2023 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Source ESRB