Capcom’sResident Evil 4is widely considered to be one of the best video games ever made, earning incredible review scores, selling millions of copies, and changing the direction of the survival-horror series, for better or worse. ConsideringResident Evil 4’s incredible popularity, it’s no surprise Capcom has tried to make the game available on as many platforms as possible, resulting in an almost comical number of ports, re-releases, and remasters.
ForResident Evil 4’s next release, Capcom is taking things a step further, producing a full-blown remake of the classic game that’s looking to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on June 09, 2025.Very little has been shown of theResident Evil 4remake so far, but more information should come to light in the months ahead.
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While fans wait to learn more about theResident Evil 4remake, they may want to revisit the original game. As it so happens, they have around 10 different versions to check out, so here areall the timesResident Evil 4was released, re-released, or remastered, and what each version of the game brought to the table.
Resident Evil 4 (GameCube - January 2005)
TheResident Evil 4that started it all was the original GameCube release in January 2005. This version of the game has less content than its successors, as new modes and other features were added in later ports, but it’s still a tremendous experience. Some even prefer this version ofResident Evil 4because of the controls, as the game was clearly built with theGameCube controllerin mind, and some can find it hard adjusting to other input methods.
Resident Evil 4 (PlayStation 2 - October 2005)
Resident Evil 4director Shinji Mikami infamously said that he would rather cut his head off than seeResident Evil 4ported to other platforms, but it didn’t take long for the game to make its way to PlayStation 2. In fact, PlayStation 2 gamers didn’t even have to wait a full calendar year to playResident Evil 4for themselves. The PlayStation 2 port ofResident Evil 4included new content, most notably the Separate Ways campaign, which added more story content starringAda Wong.RE4on PS2 itself enjoyed multiple versions and re-releases, including special and collector’s editions.
Resident Evil 4 (PC - May 2007)
A couple of years afterResident Evil 4graced the PlayStation 2, the survival-horror classic made its way to PC. The PC port was developed by Sourcenext and originally released in Hong Kong, but it was eventually brought to the rest of the world, bizarrely enough, thanks to Ubisoft. The PC version ofResident Evil 4featured all the new content that was added in the PlayStation 2 version of the game, like theSeparate Ways campaign, along with more customization options common to PC games.
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition (Wii - June 2007)
In 2006, Nintendo launched its revolutionary Wii console, boasting innovative motion controls and becoming one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time. Capcom capitalized on the Wii’s popularity by launchingResident Evil 4: Wii Edition, which let players aim with the Wii remote and complete QTE actions using motion controls. It also gave Nintendo gamers the chance to experience the content that was added in the PS2 and PC versions. Many considerResident Evil 4: Wii Editionto be the best version of the originalResident Evil 4, with theWii remoteaiming a particularly popular feature.
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Not content with releasingResident Evil 4on traditional gaming consoles, Capcom then brought the game to mobile devices asResident Evil 4: Mobile Edition. This version ofResident Evil 4was released for iOS and Zeebo, with versions available for iPhones and eventually iPads. This version ofResident Evil 4features some changes when compared to the other releases to make it a more linear and arcade-like experience. It’s not the best way to experienceLeon S. Kennedy’s harrowing adventure, but it is an option for those that want to play the game on the go.
Resident Evil 4 HD (PS3/Xbox 360 - September 2011)
The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles provided Capcom with an opportunity to re-releaseResident Evil 4yet again, but with some worthwhile visual upgrades to convince those who already played the game extensively to double-dip, so to speak.Resident Evil 4 HDlaunched as a digital-only title for PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2011.Resident Evil 4 HDis basically the same as the previous versions of the game, but with high-definition graphics and achievement/trophy support.
Resident Evil 4 (Android - April 2013)
Resident Evil 4: Mobile Editionremained exclusive to iOS and Zeebo for a few years, but Capcom eventually brought the game to Android devices as well. The catch is that the Android version ofResident Evil 4: Mobile Editionhas limited availability outside of Japan. Those interested in playing it in North America can only do so on a Samsung Galaxy device. This exclusivity has remained in effect to this day and at this point it seems unlikely to change.
Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition (PC - February 2014)
In February 2014, Capcom released a new version ofResident Evil 4on PC that incorporated the improvements found inResident Evil 4 HDcalledResident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition. There’s nothing else of note about this version of the game.
Resident Evil 4 (PS4/Xbox One - August 2016)
In 2013, Sony and Microsoft released the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, respectively, and so Capcom decided tore-releaseResident Evil 4yet again. Dropping the “HD” moniker, this version ofResident Evil 4is nevertheless effectively the same version of the game that released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 back in 2011.
Resident Evil 4 (Nintendo Switch - May 2019)
For the longest time, the only wayResident Evil 4fans could play the game on the go was through one of the mobile versions, but now they can do so on the Nintendo Switch.Resident Evil 4on the Nintendo Switchis arguably one of the most worthwhile ports for that reason alone, as it provides the best handheldRE4experience.
Resident Evil 4 VR (Oculus Quest 2 - October 2021)
To date, the version ofResident Evil 4with the most substantial differences from the original is easilyResident Evil 4 VR, which released as an Oculus Quest 2 exclusive game in October of last year.Resident Evil 4 VRabandons the game’s iconic third-person, over-the-shoulder camera for a first-person perspective, completely changing combat encounters, gameplay scenarios, and more. It’s a genuinely different way to experienceResident Evil 4, and it also happens to be one of the best virtual reality games on the market.
WhileResident Evil 4 VRis a blast to play, it does have some drawbacks when compared to other versions of the game, as it’s lacking some of the bonus content. However,Resident Evil 4 VRhas been updatedsince release to add that content back into the experience, along with unique features exclusive to the VR version.
Resident Evil 4 Remake (PC/PS5/Xbox Series X - March 2023)
And finally, Capcom will be releasing an extensiveResident Evil 4remake on July 23, 2025.Resident Evil 4remake gameplayis hard to come by at this point, but fans can expect Capcom to share more information on the game at gaming events in the months ahead.
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