Xbox Owners Can Play Resident Evil 4 Ahead of Official Release Date by Changing Region Settings.
Capcom’s highly anticipated remake of Resident Evil 4 is set to be officially released on Friday, but Xbox owners can already start playing it by changing their region settings to New Zealand. Gamers in New Zealand can download and play the game as of March 24. Players from other nations can utilize this tip to join in the fun as well.
To begin, Xbox users simply log in to their system and go to the Settings menu.
- Sign in to your Xbox console.
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Select Settings > All Settings > System > Language & location.
- Select your new location from the Location list, and then select Restart now.
It’s worth noting that while Microsoft cautions that not all content will be transferable between regions, many users have reported success in accessing their pre-ordered copies of Resident Evil 4 when using the New Zealand region setting.
In review of the Resident Evil 4 remake, our critic praised the game as “a safe, yet undeniably modernised take on arguably the series’ greatest installment.” The development team at Capcom was lauded for their commitment to authenticity, resulting in a game that feels both true to the original and modernized with subtle updates.
While some players might have expected more major changes to the game’s original premise, our reviewer observes that this remake is successful in its attempt to modernize the classic game without losing sight of what made the original so beloved.
In conclusion, Xbox owners can enjoy Resident Evil 4 ahead of its official release date by simply changing their region settings to New Zealand. Despite some content limitations, many users have successfully accessed their pre-ordered copies of the game using this method. Fans of the original game will no doubt enjoy the Resident Evil 4 remake thanks to Capcom’s dedication to realism and smart updates.
