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Resident Evil 4 remake Mercenaries, release date, how to unlock it

Get an idea of the Resient Evil 4 remake Mercenaries mode release date, as well as how you will be able to unlock it when it arrives.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Mercenaries: Two skulls can be seen

You might be wondering exactly where the Resident Evil 4 remake Mercenaries mode is? When is the Resident Evil 4 remake Mercenaries release date may be echoing in your mind as you boot up the game and see it absent from the menu? And, when it does arrive you may be curious as to how you will be able to unlock it. Let us answer all those questions you have.

Below, you can find an overview of the fan-favourite mode which is returning in Resident Evil 4 remake. This information was discovered and obtained during our Resident Evil 4 remake review playthrough.

Does Resident Evil 4 Remake have Mercenaries?

Resident Evil 4 remake does have a Mercenaries mode in development. However, it isn’t available at launch and will instead be added in a post-launch update for free, as confirmed by Capcom on the PlayStation Blog.

This will undoubtedly be disappointing to some, especially as Mercenaries is a core mode that has been a part of the Resident Evil series for decades. But, like with the PSVR 2 mode coming down the line, it is pretty clear it just wasn’t ready for March 24, 2023.

When is the Resident Evil 4 remake Mercenaries release date?

The Mercenaries release date for Resident Evil 4 remake is April 7, 2023. The DLC will arrive as a free update to the game.

Capcom confirmed the release date for the Mercenaries mode at the end of the Resident Evil 4 remake launch trailer, which you can watch below.

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How to unlock Mercenaries in Resident Evil 4 remake?

As the Resident Evil 4 remake Mercenaries mode isn’t out yet, there is no way to unlock it. However, when it does come out, it will likely be available from the main menu with no other prior requirements.

Once Capcom has released the mode we will be sure to update this section.

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That covers everything we know about the Resident Evil 4 remake Mercenaries mode and what is on offer with it. For even more on Resident Evil 4, check out our rundown of the Resident Evil 4 remake characters and take a look at the various outfits for everyone with the Resident Evil 4 remake costumes.