The remake of the cult horror game Resident Evil 4 from Capcom has been affected by a critical bug that makes it impossible to continue the game. It occurs in a specific chapter and can force players to load a previous save, which can result in the loss of many hours of gameplay.
Players of the refreshed Resident Evil 4 have been warned about a bug that prevents them from completing the game’s main storyline. The error is specific to the chapter, and failure to follow Capcom’s recommendations may result in loss of story progress or the need to revert to an earlier save. Capcom is currently addressing the issue and will inform players once the issue is resolved.
Capcom has reported that a bug in Resident Evil 4 Remake relates to Chapter 12, meaning players who haven’t made it to that point or have already passed it can breathe a sigh of relief (or get ready for the obstacle). The issue relates to obtaining a key item in this chapter, where some players reported that they did not receive it or could not use it. This was the case when a knife was used right after a particular cutscene. Capcom did not specify whether the real error is not receiving a key item, or rather not being able to use it.
Before starting Chapter 12, a cutscene will play, after which the player will receive a key item. Please refrain from attacking with the knife until the notification of obtaining this item appears in the upper right corner of the screen. Once you have obtained a key item, it will appear in the ‘Key Items & Treasures’ menu in your suitcase. If the item didn’t spawn, load the saved data from before the start of Chapter 12.
Capcom recommended .
Capcom has deliberately refrained from revealing more specific details about the bug to prevent spoilers for players who have not yet reached this stage. However, if you don’t care about spoilers, below is detailed information based on the personal experience of the game’s developers. While Capcom did not encounter the bug, it was able to identify the broken chapter from the warning.
When exactly can a bug occur? [SPOILER WARNING]
At the end of Chapter 11, players enter a cutscene where Leon comforts Luis, who has been mortally wounded. After a cutscene, players briefly regain control of Leon before a pop-up appears stating that ‘Luis’ Key’ has been obtained. If players use a knife in this short amount of time, it can cause the game to get stuck.
It’s unlikely that players would try to use a knife in such a serious and emotional moment, because it’s not enemies, and doing something like that would spoil the immersion. However, if players attempt to use the knife during this time, it could potentially prevent them from progressing further when they later need a key obtained during this scene. Therefore, players are advised to refrain from using the knife during this time frame to prevent complications in the future.