Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is almost a remake, Capcom says
Capcom revealed new information about Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster during CAPCOM NEXT – Summer 2024. The game will launch on PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 19. The standard edition is priced at $50.
The original Dead Rising was released in 2006 for the Xbox 360, and an HD Remaster for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One followed in 2016. As for the upcoming Deluxe Remaster, Capcom commented that “it would not be an exaggeration to call it a remake.”
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will run at 4K/60 fps, with higher resolution and improved models, texture and lighting. Zombies are portrayed in more detail and environments are being revamped with shading. With the graphics being almost completely renewed, the new Dead Rising is indeed at the level of a remake.
Furthermore, improvements are also being made to Dead Rising’s gameplay. In the original game, Frank was unable to move around when holding a gun, but the Deluxe Remaster resolves this issue, making the protagonist more natural to control. The game will also support auto-save and include UI improvements. The behavior of survivors has been adjusted to make them follow the protagonist better, as requested by players.
On the other hand, Capcom also emphasizes that Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s concept and progression will be the same as in the original. Although they could have made things more realistic, the developers decided to preserve some of the comical elements of the original.
As for why the new Dead Rising is titled as a remaster rather than a remake, producer Kei Morimoto explains that this is because the game still retains its originality. On the other hand, he notes that the game’s playability has been greatly improved alongside the revamped graphics.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is scheduled to be released on September 19 for the PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.