An observant fan has noticed that the latest trailer for theResident Evil 4 Remaketeases a new weapon for Leon’s arsenal. This remake is a highly anticipated 2023 release and will join other Capcom heavy hitters likeStreet Fighter 6andExoprimal. TheResident Evil 4 Remakehas been getting a lot of attention in the lead up to its release, revealing plenty of new set pieces, environmental changes, and enemies that help differentiate it from the original game. It also will be retaining a lot of classic modes from the original game, such asResident Evil 4’s New Game Plusand Mercenaries mode.
Anew trailer forResident Evil 4 Remakewas revealed at the recent PlayStation State of Play showcase, which featured battles against classic bosses such as Krauser and redone cutscenes with the updated models and voice acting. It also shows off a variety of skirmishes that the player will have to fight through to escort Ashley to safety, with Leon facing off against several infected villagers. Intriguingly, one fan who was watching the trailer noticed that Leon seemingly has a never-before-seen weapon in his arsenal.
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This was pointed out by ArkanineProject on the r/residentevil subreddit, where it’s a brand-new weapon that wasn’t in the original game. More specifically, the poster notes that this new weapon looks to be a MP5 submachine gun. This weapon has been in other games likeResident Evil 0,Resident Evil 5, andResident Evil Revelations. This weapon can be spotted a little past the halfway mark ofResident Evil 4 Remake’s latest trailer, where Leon receives assistance from a helicopter that Hunnigan sent, with the icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen all-but-confirming the new weapon. Those interested in getting a clear look at the MP5 can clickhereto see the image.
Most fans in the comments noted thatthe originalResident Evil 4’s TMPwas the only submachine gun in the game. The TMP is also one of the best guns in the game, though fans were appreciative of the fact that the remake is adding another SMG weapon to expand their options. Another commenter noted that the MP5 is likely a carryover from its variant from theResident Evil 2 Remake.
These weapons and set pieces emphasize howtheResident Evil 4 Remakeis still pretty action-heavylike the original game despite the change in atmosphere. Some theorize that the MP5 may be tied to the game’s Island section based on when it appears in the trailer, though this is just speculation. Regardless, fans are hoping that another SMG, the Chicago Typewriter, is avaiable for use in the post-game.
Resident Evil 4 Remakewill release on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on March 24.
