Resident Evil 4 remake reportedly inspired by original, spookier game pitch Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Resident Evil 4 remake reportedly inspired by original, spookier game pitch That's the hook, man. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 11 Feb 2022 50 comments Capcom's unannounced but widely-expected Resident Evil 4 remake will have a spookier tone inspired by the company's original ideas for the game. An earlier, abandoned take on Resident Evil 4 would have seen hero Leon up against creepy living dolls and spectral figures. This has inspired Capcom's upcoming remake, a new Fanbyte report claims. The game's memorable opening, where Leon explores its iconic village location, will now be set at night to evoke its creepier mood. Ada's role in the remake will also be expanded, inspired by her Separate Ways campaign, though it is unclear if this will be integrated or kept separate. Watch on YouTube Capcom remade Resident Evil 2 in 2019, and followed that up with a new version of Resident Evil 3 in 2020. Back in November, reports claimed artwork showing Albert Wesker had been leaked by voice actor DC Douglas, amidst a wave of reports detailing Douglas' interactions with fans online and at conventions, where he was alleged to have behaved inappropriately. At the time, Capcom told Eurogamer it could not comment on rumour and speculation regarding the artwork, and had "no announcements to make regarding future projects" on Douglas' future involvement in upcoming Resident Evil games. In the meantime, an HD fan remaster of Resident Evil 4 recently launched after more than eight years in development. There's also the recent VR version, which edited out several lines of dialogue. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store