But for PC gamers, the journey to play Leon S. Kennedy’s European nightmare has been a long and complicated road. From a notoriously bad 2007 port to a genre-defining 2023 remake, the phrase means very different things depending on who you ask.
Fast forward to today, and the story couldn’t be more different. The PC is now the ultimate place to play Resident Evil 4 —and no, we’re not just talking about the 2023 remake.
A full modern reimagining using the RE Engine. It’s darker, more tactical, and adds parries, stealth, and revamped enemy AI. The PC version shines with DLSS, ray tracing (on capable hardware), uncapped framerates, and an active modding scene—everything from classic Leon outfits to overhauls that restore original voice lines.
In 2014, Capcom finally took the reins and released Resident Evil 4: Ultimate HD Edition on Steam. This is the version most veterans consider the definitive way to play the original game on .