Can you spoil a game that first released in 2005? Well, in this specific instance, yes. We may all be very familiar with the beats of Capcom’s iconic third-person shooter Resident Evil 4, but the Japanese publisher is shaking things up for its impending PS5 remake. The problem, then? Retailers have broken the street date two weeks before the survival horror’s intended release date.
This means copies are out in the wild, and spoilers are everywhere. We’ll refrain from sharing any specific details, but it expands to character designs, encounters, and much, much more. Basically, if you were hoping to go into the game blind later this month, you may want to tread more carefully than Leon S. Kennedy in a strange Spanish village the next time you hit up social media.
It’s a shame to see this happen, but it’s not exactly an uncommon occurrence, is it? We’ve seen numerous high-profile releases leak prior to launch of late. We’ll make sure you’re safe here on Push Square, of course, but you’ve been warned: the game is being blown wide open already, and it’s only going to get worse from here.
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@crazykcarter Unless you happen to be lucky enough to get an early copy. Knobheads dropping spoilers all over the Internet are the problem.
On this occasion don't mind spoilers even though this remake might differ to the original in many ways its still essentially the same structure in story as the original. If it were RE9 spoilers then yh
Spoiler alert: Leon saves the president daughter, and they ride a jetski towards the horizon!
I am patiently waiting for my PS4 Steelbook edition to arrive on the 24th
Hate when they do this 😡 I wish I could be playing it now but I've got to wait just like everyone else
Spoiler alert: this is a remake.
Curious if there’s anything that could be an authentic big spoiler in the game, honestly, other than the fact that it’s great
This is such a shame. Does anybody know which outlets have broken these street dates so I can definetly not order myself a copy?
Spoiler for an old game? Lol
Actually the possible changes in monster design and many other little changes could be a problem for many if spoiled. Avoid the demo too if you want to go in unspoiled fresh on release day. More concerned if RE4 is way more scary in parts than the original was. Be really nice if it is scarier survival horror this time, in amongst all the action its known for
Gary Lineker is rescued from the village and sets off into the sunset in a rubber dinghy, the end.
@crazykcarter Digital can have the same outcome like digital preorders of Paper Mario Color Splash accidentally got it 2 weeks early:
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/09/some_grab_paper_mario_color_splash_early_in_north_america_due_to_preload_eshop_error
Also the digital Microsoft Store is infamous for leaking stuff like Walmart Canada.
Oddly enough I remember getting the GameCube copy of Resi 4 way earlier than it's release date thanks to the local GameStop messing about.
Damn, just saw a spoiler - apparently everyone didn't go to bingo. 🤯
There are many stores in London that sell games before release date. There's an obvious incentive to do this as they get to charge more than RRP, sometimes £80-100 for a copy.
I always buy digitally but when this happens, it does make me think why I don’t pre-order physical copies!
It’s a remake. What was spoiled? Nothing.
Can anyone find out what the Trophies are?
I've never had a a major retailer in the US break a street date. Are these "retailers" just like one off electronic joints randomly peppered throughout Europe and Asia or what?
I remember getting Halo 2 a week early and beating it before it even released, everyone I knew was asking me questions 😅
@Nyne11Tyme small independent game stores tend to, there is one in London I use occasionally, whenever I go in they try to sell me on whatever games they have that are not yet officially released. They tried it with Destiny, pretty sure the servers were not even live at the time! I have bought a few from them to be fair, they do charge £10 or so over the RRP.
Seems some publishers deliver stock a lot earlier than others.
@crazykcarter I understand your thinking that a digital only future is the best way to sort this problem BUT the digital stores need to lower prices to the same as physical copies I can get resi 4 remake for £45 but the store is £55 or £65 can't remember but either way it's cheaper to buy physical games! Especially when there are no manufacturing costs involved or delivery costs (I know there's cost's to run the store etc but that will be alot lower than making a disc, case, sleeve and fuel)
Odd how some people don't understand that remakes can alter things from the original. That's why they're remakes and not remasters. So yes this game does have things to spoil.
@Orpheus79V exactly we already know that Luis is still alive in the mine area so that's different
Spoilers??? In a REMAKE??? 🤷🏼🤷🏼🤷🏼
Got my copy this morning thanks to Amazon!!! 👍
If you're playing Resident Evil 4 (REMAKE) for the story, then you're playing it wrong!
@kyleforrester87 As the owner of an indie of over a decade, we have received copies of games earlier than 2-3 days before release on a couple of occasions at max. If they are out earlier than that like Resi is, they are being released by big companies who have direct purchasing contacts with the publishers therefore getting them earlier than Indies. We haven't received our Resi stock yet and the official Indies distributor for Capcom also hasn't got their stock so can't be Indies unless they're getting them somewhere dodgy.
@somethingwild yeah obviously something a bit dodgy is happening to be getting them that early, then!
@Zuljaras 😂 I'll always remember playing the ps2 version & after defeating various mega bosses like in the castle or beyond & kept thinking, okay this must be getting close to the finish,& nope a whole new section would happen!
Nevermind keeping a save around a previous merchant location just in case I upgraded the wrong weapon ahead of the boss encounter!
Hope the ps4 version manages to hold up against the new gen ones!
I think it comes down to personal preference and self control. Personally, I don’t like to read anything much about games, tv shows, movies or books - choosing to ‘go in blind’. I feel like I enjoy things better that way. For RE4 Remake I’m not going to read spoilers or play the demo or read the final review (until after I finish it). Of course I know the section of the game the demo is based on but I want that visceral enjoyment that will no doubt happen when I play the full game. I have been playing RE4 each year since it’s original release and adore the game, like many.
However I have a friend who always plays demos and reads reviews and often reads spoilers because he can’t wait to devour all information available - and that’s fine too!
But I definitely think the internet has greatly heightened the sense of FOMO and created this atmosphere where people are racing to finish games on day one, as some kind of badge of honour or ‘internet brownie points’ especially with video games. I say to that, slow down and smell the flowers. Anyway. Those are my thoughts 🤔
@Robocod It’s actually a quite lengthy game! One of my fears is that they’ll edit it down like they did with RE3 Remake. But hopefully Capcom listened to the criticism there - and Capcom do actually listen to fans, so I have faith.
@Arnna Yep,I'm one of those Resident Evil traditionalists that took ages slowly clearing areas out of zombies in the originals,(only for hunters or lickers to then clear out later!😱).
Need to get back to RE 2 remake,but like RE 1 remake quite the adjustment to concepts like crimson zombies & needing to dash past areas!
Nevermind Mr X's increased presence!!
@Robocod I love how Capcom throw spanners in the works like repopulating already explored areas with lickers and Mr x. Especially enjoyable with 3D audio and headphones. Makes it so much scarier!!!!
Crimson Heads are terrifying!
@Robocod If it is like Resident Evil 8 or Elden Ring PS4 versions then it will be awesome!
I think that the engine is the same as with the other remakes and RE Village
Oh well I cant afford the game anyway so spoil it for me. Tell me what happens!!
I lol’d when I saw the screenshot of Ada that’s doin the rounds. She looks like a throwback to the 80s with the thigh high boots. Ridiculous
Good thing I didn't play it 20 odd years ago...
Thanks for warning us! Shame about retailers breaking the release date.
A remake I will enjoy (loved the short demo) . One of my fave GameCube titles (& RE1). Revelations on 3DS, the rest are PS titles & only 1 Xbox (360) title, RE5. A franchise I like a lot! I hope Code Veronica or Dino Crisis is next on the list for Capcom!
About spoilers: there are always people who never played the game so … Personally, I think it’s almost been 15 years since I replayed the game myself and we’ll worth to revisit!
people saying old game , i think they said things were added / expanded.
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