Resident Evil 4 Remake Main Village to Be Bigger, Ada Wong to Play a Big Role Compared to Original

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It’s just a little over a month away until Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 remake launches, and a recent interview with developers Yasuhiro Ampo and Yoshiaki Hirabayashi has revealed some interesting details regarding the upcoming game. Among the questions asked, we learn that the main village in Resident Evil 4 remake is set to be bigger, and the enigmatic Ada Wong will play a much larger role compared to her portrayal in the original 2005 title.

The interview, held by Game Informer, posed a series of questions to the devs. Here are some that stand out:

Ampo: Yes, this time we made Resident Evil 4 based on the events in RE2.

Q: Is the village bigger than before?
Hirabayashi: Is it bigger? What do you think?
A: Umm. The village is… Ah! Yes. It is bigger. The area you can explore is larger than before.

Q: Are there still quick time events?
H: Almost none.

Q: Will there be a New Game Plus?
A: Yes. There is New Game Plus.

Q: Can we utilize the environment more in combat?
H: Yes. In some situations, you can.

Q: How big of a role does Ada Wong play in the story this time?
H: I am sure her role is big?
A: Right.
H: Not small, right?
A: Of course not.

You can also watch the full 16-minute interview below:

The Resident Evil 4 remake launches on March 24, 2023 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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