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Did the remaster bring back the cut beam gun?
That has not been confirmed by the official material reviewed here. Capcom’s launch overview names the rocket launcher as a weapon restored for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster; it does not identify a beam gun as a returning weapon. The beam gun’s development history and remaster status therefore remain unresolved.
There is a possible source of confusion: PlayStation Blog says the original game let players use a “kids’ plastic laser sword” against zombies. That description is not evidence that the sword and a cut beam gun are the same item, or that either was restored as a beam gun in the remaster. PlayStation Blog’s feature overview describes the sword in the context of the original game.
Which cut weapon did Capcom restore?
The confirmed weapon is the rocket launcher. In Capcom’s Xbox Wire overview, the paragraph about the launcher is followed by Capcom Social Media Specialist David Poole’s statement: “A weapon that never made it into the original Dead Rising has now been restored, making its official debut in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.” In context, that weapon is the rocket launcher—not a beam gun. Read Capcom’s launch overview on Xbox Wire.
#1 Best Overall
- Improved Graphics: Experience Willamette Parkview Mall being overrun by hordes of zombies like never before in up to 4K resolution with a 60 FPS frame rate!
- Updated Character Models: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster introduces new, high-end character modeling for Frank West, the unhinged Psychopaths, NPCs like Brad, Jessie, Isabela, and the beloved Madonna, survivors of the outbreak, and the seemingly endless waves of zombies!
- ¡Olá! Bonjour! Ciao!: For the first time ever, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster comes fully packed with voiceovers for all characters in nine different languages, including English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Castilian Spanish, and Russian! The game will also have subtitles across 14 languages, including the aforementioned nine plus Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Polish, and Arabic*! ¿¿Cómo se dice WOW??
- Quality-of-(Undead) Life Improvements: Numerous adjustments and highly requested features have been added to the game.
- PRE-ORDER Now and receive: Dead Rising Costume Set 3 Outfits 3 BGM Tracks
What else changed in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster?
The remaster revisits Frank West’s 72-hour survival story in Willamette with updated RE Engine visuals and changes to controls, saving, survivor navigation, photography, dialogue, audio, and language support. Capcom’s Xbox Wire overview and PlayStation Blog feature guide describe the following updates:
- Controls: modern and classic control options.
- Saving and survivors: more frequent autosaving and improved survivor navigation.
- Photography: camera autofocus and tilt options, alongside camera parts and photo-related progression.
- Presentation: updated visuals, dialogue, audio, and language support.
When and where did it launch?
Capcom announced a digital launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 19, 2024, and scheduled a physical release for November 2024. These are the dates in the company’s July 2024 release announcement; they do not establish current retailer stock or availability.
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Best Value
- Brand new UK Import PAL version.
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- Video Game Logo design. Official Licensed product
- (C) CAPCOM
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
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- UK PSN account may be required for any online features
Rank #2
- Improved Graphics: Experience Willamette Parkview Mall being overrun by hordes of zombies like never before in up to 4K resolution with a 60 FPS frame rate!
- Updated Character Models: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster introduces new, high-end character modeling for Frank West, the unhinged Psychopaths, NPCs like Brad, Jessie, Isabela, and the beloved Madonna, survivors of the outbreak, and the seemingly endless waves of zombies!
- ¡Olá! Bonjour! Ciao!: For the first time ever, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster comes fully packed with voiceovers for all characters in nine different languages, including English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Castilian Spanish, and Russian! The game will also have subtitles across 14 languages, including the aforementioned nine plus Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Polish, and Arabic*! ¿¿Cómo se dice WOW??
- Quality-of-(Undead) Life Improvements: Numerous adjustments and highly requested features have been added to the game.
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