Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is set to launch on September 19, 2024, for the PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. This remastered version brings significant visual and gameplay improvements, updating the classic zombie-slaying experience for modern audiences. However, it has sparked some controversy among longtime fans due to the removal of points for taking “erotic” in-game photos.
In the original Dead Rising, players could earn points by using the in-game camera to capture suggestive images, often featuring NPCs or zombies. These “erotic” points were awarded for photographs that highlighted elements such as cleavage or other provocative details. While this feature was part of the original game’s quirky charm, it has been completely removed from the Deluxe Remaster. Capcom confirmed this decision in a recent developer diary, stating that while the photo-taking mechanic remains, the “erotic” prestige points have been excluded, likely to avoid potential controversy in today’s gaming landscape.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster offers a comprehensive graphical upgrade, utilizing Capcom’s RE Engine. The remaster features enhanced visuals, including more realistic character models, improved material textures, and dynamic blood spatter effects, creating an experience that faithfully captures the chaotic atmosphere of the original game. The environments have also been completely revamped, with swarms of highly detailed zombies filling the screen.
In addition to the visual enhancements, the Deluxe Remaster includes several quality-of-life improvements designed to streamline the game and make it more accessible. While retaining the core gameplay of the original Dead Rising, the remaster introduces new features such as auto-saving, refined controls, and an improved user interface. These updates, along with the addition of full voice acting, aim to enhance immersion and overall playability.
Set in the fictional town of Willamette, Colorado, Dead Rising follows Frank West, a freelance journalist trapped in a shopping mall overrun by zombies. Players must navigate the mall, uncover the mysteries behind the outbreak, and survive not only the zombie horde but also deranged human adversaries, all within a 72-hour timeframe until rescue arrives.