Resident Evil 4’s Mercenaries mode arrives today as part of the Meta Quest 2 version of Capcom’s classic, via a free update with brand new content made specifically for this VR version. The announcement came via the just-finished Meta Gaming Showcase event – and you can play the mode for yourself now, or watch our Ian try it for himself just below.
Mercenaries, a wave-based PVE mode found in several Resident Evil titles, is a fan-favourite – and not least in Resident Evil 4, where you face hordes of ganados against the clock while attempting to land a high score. But this fresh version of Mercenaries for Meta Quest 2 includes an array of new options and unlockable extras – including online leaderboards and 20 Challenges which mix up Mercenaries’ gameplay in new ways.
Challenges include options which restrict gameplay to just knives or rocket launchers, or shroud the map in fog. Complete these, and you’ll gain access to other all-new additions such as a Big Head Mode, speedy Fast Forward mode, and a black-and-white Classic Horror Mode for the main Resi 4 campaign.
