Resident Evil 4 Remake patch notes target speedrunners as sniper glitch gets nerfed

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The latest batch of Resident Evil 4 Remake patch notes sees a nerf to the useful sniper glitch that speedrunners often used to get through the game quickly. This particular bug allowed players to warp through walls in certain areas when using the scope, which naturally helped cut down on the time needed to complete the story.

This particular “fix” is a significant blow to the speedrunning community since they will now need to find new ways to get through the game quicker. However, there are also a few other improvements included with the latest update that should slightly offset the previous change. You’ll be able to read the rest of the patch notes below but before you do, check out our how to beat Saddler boss guide and how to beat Salazar boss guide so you can finish these encounters faster.

Resident Evil 4 Remake patch notes

Aside from the significant nerf to the aforementioned speedrunning trick, a few improvements have been made to the game’s PlayStation and Xbox Series X|S functionality. You can check out the entirety of the Resident Evil 4 Remake patch notes below:

PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Xbox Series X|S / Steam

  • An issue where certain key items become unobtainable, preventing the player from progressing through the main story, has been fixed. (Announced March 31, 2023)
  • An issue causing players to warp through walls when using the scope in certain areas has been fixed.

PS5 / PS4

  • Incorrect text displaying for certain trophy explanations in some languages has been fixed.
    (Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish)

XSX|S

  • An issue preventing the game from launching when downloadable content has been installed and an account with content restrictions is logged in has been fixed.
  • Fixes to the stick dead zone (the range in which the controller’s sticks don’t respond to movement) made on April 7 have been further adjusted.
  • Changes to the graphics rendering process made on April 7 have been readjusted.

PS5 / PS4 / XSX|S / Steam

  • Other miscellaneous bug fixes.

You can also check out the official patch notes as released by Capcom on the game’s website. Once you’re done reading through it, you can check out our how to beat Verdugo boss guide, which can help you out in beating one of the story’s harder enemies.

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Resident Evil 4 (2023)

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Survival Horror