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Capcom has confirmed that it will give players the ability to make the appearance ofDead Risingprotagonist Frank West resemble that of his 2006 counterpart in the upcomingDead Rising Deluxe Remaster. However, there’s a catch, as not all gamers will have access to this feature from the outset. Despite the drawbacks, plenty of hardcore fans will likely be happy to see the developers behind the latest, revamped iteration ofDead Risingpay homage to the character designs of the original Xbox 360 game.
Late last month, Capcom surprised fans by announcing thata remaster of the firstDead Risinggame was in the works. Dubbed theDead Rising Deluxe Remaster, this version of the iconic zombie-killing game gives the 2006 original a fresh coat of paint by completely overhauling its graphics and adding several quality-of-life enhancements. The reception to the gameplay trailers forDRDRhas largely been positive, with many gamers expressing their excitement at seeing the classic Xbox 360 game brought up to modern standards. However, severalDead Risingfans have expressed their disappointment over the changes made to Frank West’s character design in the remaster, as some have found Capcom’s decision to give the photojournalist-turned-zombie-slayer an older appearance unappealing.
Fortunately, gamers who aren’t a fan of Frank West’s new look will have the option to play as the original version of the character, but only if they pre-orderDead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Capcom recently revealed this information alongside a slew of other in-game cosmetics and downloadable content, a handful of which are exclusively available to players that purchase the upcoming title ahead of its September 2024 release. Alongside the Frank West 2006 Costume, gamers who pre-order the remaster ofthe acclaimedDead Risinggamewill also receive an in-game cosmetic modeled afterDR2protagonist Chuck Greene and a costume that lets players dress up as the Willamette Park View Mall Bee mascot.
The Frank West 2006 Costume is Locked Behind a Pre-Order Requirement
Additionally, this pre-order bonus pack contains exclusive background music intended to go alongside the aforementioned costumes. The Frank West 2006 costume comes with the “Dreams of Yore (Mall Music 2 arranged)” BGM, while the Chuck Greene and Willamette Park View Mall Bee costumes include the “Super Shopper (Dead Rising 2)” and “Happy Flight! (Mall Music 6 arranged)” BGMs, respectively. All the music contained in this downloadable content pack can be played in the shopping mall inDRDR, the location that serves asthe open world setting for the zombie survival game.
Although players who pre-orderDead Rising Deluxe Remasterwill be able to change Frank West’s appearance to match his 2006 look, they sadly won’t have the option to play the game using his original voice lines, asCapcom recast the protagonist ofDead Risingin the upcoming remaster. Fans will be ultimately be able to make their judgment on Frank West’s new voice actor whenDead Rising Deluxe Remasterreleases on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on September 18.
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Dead Rising returns with modern graphics!More than just a remaster, this Deluxe Remaster is a full graphical overhaul of the first game in zombie-slaughtering action game series “Dead Rising.“This remaster has also been fully voiced, supports auto-saves, and has various other quality-of-life features.Witness the unmatched mayhem and freedom for yourself!Story:One day, the peaceful town of Willamette, Colorado, found itself put under quarantine by the U.S. army.Frank West, a freelance journalist, smells a scoop and finds his way into the only shopping mall in town.Unfortunately, the mall had turned into a living hell, crawling with countless zombies.Help will arrive in 72 hours, so it’s up to him to find out the truth behind this incident before it’s too late!Realistic graphics reborn through RE ENGINE!All of the graphics, including the characters and environments, have been renewed, and greatly improved over the original.Character’s facial expressions, material textures, and blood spatter all look much more realistic.Overwhelming hordes of zombies fill the screen with completely remade graphics!
