Resident Evil 4 (2023) is a remake of the 2005 game Resident Evil 4. It features "over-the-shoulder" third-person shooter gameplay similar to the original, while drawing from the remakes of Resident Evil 2 (2019) and Resident Evil 3 (2020).Resident Evil 4 features redesigned visuals, designed to create a tenser atmosphere, along with new character designs and backgrounds It offers six controls schemes, including one styled after the original game. Occasionally the player must solve simple puzzles.In some sequences, Leon must protect the president's daughter, Ashley. She uses a simpler health system than in the original, and can be instructed to stay close or far.

As in the original game, the player organizes their inventory with an "attache case". New to the remake, a crafting system enables the player to create items and ammunition using resources collected throughout the game. The Merchant returns, allowing the player to buy, upgrade, and trade items.He will provide new side quests that may be completed during the main story. Similarly to the original, the focus of combat is shooting enemies and reloading. However, Leon can now move and use weapons at the same time, allowing him to evade attacks while firing. Leon can also use melee attacks to injure enemies and push them away. A new parrying mechanic allows him to block, counter attacks, and kill a downed enemy with his knife