Resident Evil 4 Remake: Grab Now at a 50% Discount for iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac
The highly anticipated Resident Evil 4, a renowned remake of the beloved 2005 survival horror game, is now accessible on the iPhone 15 Pro alongside specific iPad and Mac models. This gripping game made its debut on compatible Apple devices this Wednesday. While Resident Evil 4 is listed as a free download on Apple’s App Store, unlocking the full gaming experience would necessitate in-app purchases. Initially launched for PC and consoles on March 24, the RE4 remake garnered widespread acclaim for its substantial visual and gameplay enhancements introduced to the original 2005 edition of Resident Evil 4. Notably, the remake secured three nominations, including the prestigious Game of the Year award, at this year’s The Game Awards, underscoring its remarkable impact on gaming.
Publisher Capcom showed off Resident Evil 4 remake for Apple devices at the iPhone 15 series launch event in September. The graphics-intensive title, meant to be played originally on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, will run on the iPhone thanks to Apple’s new A17 Pro GPU present on the latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. RE4 remake can also be played on iPad Pro and iPad Air models running on M1 and M2 chips, and on Mac models with M1, M2 or M3 chips onboard.
The App Store listing for Resident Evil 4 went live back in September, with the pricing for the game set at a hefty Rs. 3,599. A small part of the base game can be played for free, but the full game would require an in-app purchase. The main game, however, is available on the App Store right now with a 50 percent discount, which brings the price for the base game (with bonus) down to Rs. 1,799. The discount ends January 17 and all purchases made before the date will include bonus attache cases and charms. The Separate Ways DLC and the Extra DLC Pack for the title are priced at Rs. 589 and Rs. 859, respectively.
Playing the game without a compatible controller would clutter the touchscreen on iPhone and iPad with on-screen touch control buttons. Apple, too, recommends playing the game with a controller. It’s also worth noting that RE4 save data cannot be uploaded and downloaded between MacOS and iOS devices. The game requires iOS 17.0 or later on iPhone 15 Pro models, iPadOS 17.0 on compatible iPad models, and macOS 13.0 or later on compatible Macs.
In Resident Evil 4, players step into the role of federal agent Leon S. Kennedy, entrusted with the mission to rescue the president’s daughter. Leon’s investigation leads him to a secluded village nestled within rural Spain, only to discover a perilous cult guarding sinister secrets and a devoted army of adherents obstructing his path. This survival horror title delves into third-person shooting mechanics, offering an immersive “over-the-shoulder” perspective—a gameplay innovation initially popularized in the original Resident Evil 4 and commonly employed in action-centric titles.
Alongside the Resident Evil 4 remake, Capcom expanded its offerings by introducing Resident Evil Village, a first-person survival horror title from 2021, to iPhone 15 Pro devices and the M1-equipped iPads and newer models on October 30th.
