Resident Evil 4 Steam/PC FAQ (Updated Mar. 1, 2014)

[Capcom USA]

Q: What are the available graphics options?
A: RE4 is optimized for 1920x1080 at 60fps. Anything beyond 1080p has not formally been tested but we have seen it perform fine on 2560x1600, 2560x1440, 1920x1200, and 1440x900. The game will also have anti-aliasing up to 8X, three shadow quality settings, HD/SD texture quality toggle, and a post-process toggle which adds a different screen effect such as monotone filter as revealed during our recent Twitch stream. Tinkerers will also find other graphics options that work best for them :)

Q: I hear the game now natively supports mouse controls How does it work?
A: Traversal: Mouse movement will be used to free-roam camera view during traversal while WASD keys controls character movement on the map (keys are remappable).

Shooting mechanics: Hold down the right-click button to enter aim mode. During aim-mode, mouse movement will be used to control the laser pointer. Simply point the laser to the desired target and tap left-click to fire. Same for knifing - hold Space bar and tap left-click. Really simple.

Q: What customization options are available in the game?
A: Control options wise, it will have the following:
1. Custom key binding per action for keyboard users
2. Three preset control schemes for gamepad users
3. Inverted aim ON/OFF
4. Mouse acceleration ON/OFF
5. Mouse sensitivity 1 ~ 30
6. game pad vibration ON/OFF

Q: What version of RE4 is the new Steam version based on?
A: It's based on the Xbox 360 version, which in turn is based on the GameCube / Wii versions.

Q: Why is the game 11.1GB when past versions were much smaller? [(Updated)]
A: About 11GB of the data is the game itself. 1.6GB for the original SD textures, 5GB for the HD texture pack, 2.4GB for audio/sound effects, 1GB for some pre-recorded movies, primarily from the Separate Ways bonus mission that was later introduced from the PS2. The rest are scripting, levels, and other miscellaneous logic files.

Q: Can v-sync be turned on/off?
A: A number of other undocumented graphics settings including v-sync can be tweaked via config.ini, but these functions are not officially supported by Capcom. Use at your own risk.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate?
A: The in-game menu provides two options - Fixed 30fps and Fixed 60fps

Q: Screen seems too bright/dark. Can it be adjusted?
A: Yes, there is a slider in the menu that allows you to fine-tune the brightness level.

Q: Are cutscenes realtime or pre-rendered movie files?
A: Only the "Separate Ways" cutscenes are movie files. The rest of the game cutscenes are real time.

Q: What are the available controller options?
A: The game supports full mouse/keyboard control as well as XInput-based devices such as the Xbox 360 game pad. Inventory management is also done via keyboard or game pad.

Q: When will I receive my pre-purchase bonus content? (Updated)
A: The digital soundtrack and digital archives will be available on launch day (Feb 28, 2014). Bonus content is located in Resident Evil 4's installation folder under ...\Steam\SteamApps\common\Resident Evil 4\.

Q: I'm a huge RE4 fan! Tell me more about the Pre-purchase bonus content. What exactly is included?
A: Soundtrack: The soundtrack comes from a two-disc CD compilation sold in Japan. It's sampled at 320kbps/48Hz in MP3 format for maximum compatibility while keeping file size manageable for your portable device. Disc 1 "Darkness Side" contains 32 tracks while Disc 2 "Aggressive Side" includes 30 tracks. All in all, 140+ minutes for your listening pleasure.

Full Color Digital Archive: The 80+ page Digital Archive is not your typical art book. It comes from our 'Resident Evil Archives' Volume II encyclopedia published and sold by our friends at BradyGames. We've taken the best parts from the Archives featuring Resident Evil 4 characters, creatures, story, concept art, and more! Love the Resident Evil lore and want to know more? Check out Volume 1[www.amazon.com] covering events taking place between 1960 ~ 1998 while Volume 2[www.amazon.com] covers year 2002 through 2009.

Q: Are there achievements and trading cards?
A: Yes to both; the former are based on the Xbox 360 Achievements.

Q: I've heard rumors of the German version being censored. Is this true?
A: No. RE4 fans in Germany can enjoy RE4 in its full, uncensored g(l)ory. However, as was the case with previous German releases, Assignment Ada and Mercenaries unfortunately is not included in the German version. Separate Ways, Movie Viewer, and Ada's Report ARE included and unlockable.

As an aside, the Handcannon becomes available when you beat the main story in Professional difficulty while completing Separate Ways unlocks the Chicago Typwriter.

Q: There's a thriving modding community for the previous PC version. Any plan for Workshop support in this version?
A: There are no plans to add Steam Workshop given technical challenges working with legacy code from 2005. At the same time, we will not stop modders from toying around with the Steamworks edition. Modding is not supported by Capcom, so play at your own risk.

Q: Do you have any plans to support DirectX 10, 11, and beyond?
A: No. The game does not use nor require advanced functions offered through DX10/11. The game will utilize DirectX 9.0c for maximum OS compatibility.

Q: Does the game allow you to strafe/slide sideways?
A: No. The game follows the same control scheme as the original GameCube edition. Press the A key (or hold left on the left analog stick) to turn left or the D key to turn right. Mouse movement (or the right analog stick) is essentially your eye movement, and therefore does not change the direction your body is facing.

Q: Do I have to manually enable and configure game pad controller when switching to/from keyboard+mouse?
A: There is no need to enter the options menu whenever you want to switch between KB+M and a gamepad. Many recent Capcom games, including RE4, dynamically switches between KB+M and gamepad input mode. In fact, the game polls both input devices simultaneously so technically you can use both devices at the same time if desired.

Q: Is the frame rate capped at 60fps? Can I choose higher frame rate to take advantage of my 120Hz/144Hz monitor?
A: The game offers 30fps or 60fps locked through the in-game menu option. Deviating from these two settings unfortunately causes unexpected side effects or game-breaking bugs since certain animations are keyed to the frame. Undocumented settings may allow you to deviate from the 30/60fps cap, but this has not been tested, nor supported or warranted by Capcom.

Q: How do I enable subtitles? (Updated)
A: Select the desired in-game language (French/Italian/German/Spanish/*Japanese) from the game's property menu before launching the application. FIGS+J has full subtitles for every spoken dialog in the game, while English dialog is only partial (e.g., during radio chatter between Hunnigan). With English being partial and is on by default during radio transmission, the subtitle toggle is not used and therefore grayed out.

*Note: Japanese language only available in the Japanese version sold in Japan.

Q: The frame rate and HD/Original texture toggle is grayed out in the options menu. How do I change this?
A: These menu options can only be changed from the main title screen's option menu. Those two menu options will be grayed out once you're in active gameplay.

Q: How do I quit the game? (NEW)
A: Go to the options menu and select "RETRY OR RELOAD" --> "RESET GAME" --> "QUIT" Please note the "RESET GAME" will not erase your save data.

As a reminder, please make sure to save any progress you wish to retain beforehand. Otherwise any progress made since the last save point will be lost.

[BradlyTheRadly]

I heard the keyboard and mouse controls are really jerky and unstable. Is this true? And if it is do you guys plan on making a patch for it?

[Vox Populi]

WILL YOU FIX SUBTITLE IN GAME CUT SENCE ?? MANY OF US DEAF COMMUNITY WAS VERY DISPPOINTED!!!

(EXCLUDED THE RADIO WITH HUNNIGAN!)

I KNOW YOU CAN ADD THIS SINCE YOU MAKE THIS TO BE HD. IT NO MAKE DIFFERENCE.

[dethmaul91]

i have a question the copy of the game i have as a url short cut and not a .exe so do i allways have to be on line to play the game? and i also preloaded the preordered copy of the game is anyone elses a url link and how do i get an exe file thanks

[AquaLine]

Now that the game has officialy released, how do you get the pre-purchased OST? Do you still get them if you buy the game now or will they be released later as a DLC? if someone has purchased the game, could they inform me if they still give you the OST.

[Doc]

Цитата допису TMNTAquaLine:

Now that the game has officialy released, how do you get the pre-purchased OST? Do you still get them if you buy the game now or will they be released later as a DLC? if someone has purchased the game, could they inform me if they still give you the OST.

Well, if we go with what they've done before, they're not going to make the extras available again. That's how it is for RE6,RE:REV and Strider.

[AquaLine]

Dam, the OST was the only selling point other then playing the game on my PC instead of the other consoles. If there no way to get the OST any more then il just pass up this game.

[Phobias]

I've recently finished the game and now I want to run through it on Professional with the Special 2-costume(because that mafia suit is sweet). But the suit is not visible in the cutscenes, it only changes back to the Normal jacket and shirt. I checked with the Special 1 costume and that one showes in the cutscenes. But why doesn't the Special 2 show?

Since the cutscenes are not pre-rendered, but rendered in real-time, couldn't it be possible to make Special 2 visible in the cutscenes?

[Doc]

Цитата допису Phobias:

I've recently finished the game and now I want to run through it on Professional with the Special 2-costume(because that mafia suit is sweet). But the suit is not visible in the cutscenes, it only changes back to the Normal jacket and shirt. I checked with the Special 1 costume and that one showes in the cutscenes. But why doesn't the Special 2 show?

Since the cutscenes are not pre-rendered, but rendered in real-time, couldn't it be possible to make Special 2 visible in the cutscenes?

It has something to do with that it was added on the PS2 version, which had pre-rendered cutscenes and Capcom being lazy.

[Darknessfate]

not having subtitles is brutal to the hard of hearing players, what the hell capcom. gamecube / wii had full subtitles

[Mizurazu]

Цитата допису drdefields:

not having subtitles is brutal to the hard of hearing players, what the hell capcom. gamecube / wii had full subtitles

Are you talking about English subtitle? If that's the case, no version ever had it.

[Vox Populi]

I went to twitter to blant Capcom there. So for us deaf community need blast anger to them and get their ass off and get this subtitle for cut sence. since they make this game HD ... that is not BITE or too hard to add ! . . . very LOW and Pathetic!

[DeadPhoenix]

Цитата допису Aliton:

I went to twitter to blant Capcom there. So for us deaf community need blast anger to them and get their ass off and get this subtitle for cut sence. since they make this game HD ... that is not BITE or too hard to add ! . . . very LOW and Pathetic!

its not. the game had never had any subtitles for the english language. and i doubt they gonna put the time into it by adding subtitles. the only way to make work, is changing the language to everything besides english.

[Baboushka]

What's the use of subtitles anyway? I'm not English. But I've never seen any movie in my mother tongue with subtitles. xD

[Daemon White]

Hey, Wbacon, can I request a list of these "Undocumented Graphics Options"?

What features are there, but hidden? I'd imagine it's undocumented because it causes instability and slow-down, but I'm really curious. What exactly are these other options?

[Doc]

Цитата допису Daemon White:

Hey, Wbacon, can I request a list of these "Undocumented Graphics Options"?

What features are there, but hidden? I'd imagine it's undocumented because it causes instability and slow-down, but I'm really curious. What exactly are these other options?

resolution, vsync, fullscreen, adapter, antialiasing, anisotropy, shadowQuality, useHDTexture, ppEnabled, motionblurEnabled, variableframerate, subtitle

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