Summary
Dead Rising Deluxe Remasterwill no longer reward players for taking ‘erotic’ photos in-game. Protagonist Frank West is known for being skilled with a camera, butDead Rising Deluxe Remasteris looking to move away from particular photo opportunities that were present in previous games.
TheDead Risingseries is one of the most recognizable brands in gaming when it comes to zombie titles. Frank West himself has become an icon, with fans able to recognize him just by the silhouette of the character holding his camera, and he has been referenced in games such asLeft 4 DeadandSaints Row. His visage is so adored thatplayers ofDead Rising Deluxe Remasterwill be able to don Frank West’s original lookfrom the 2006 release of the game. With the updated title on the horizon, it’s clear Capcom wants to respect the original while enhancing the experience for contemporary audiences, but sometimes, certain elements of gameplay must be reconsidered.
As reported by Famitsuand translated byEurogamer, Capcom has removed the “erotica” photo-op reward category inDead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Each photo players take in the game is graded on various aspects, such as the amount of action, horror, and gore in the composition. One of these categories inDead Risingwas “erotica,” with players awarded for taking photos that featured suggestive shots of women, both living and zombified. No explanation is given as to why this feature is being removed, butgiven recent issues with sexual misconduct in the game industry, disincentivizing it in-game may mirror Capcom’s stance on the matter.
It is unknown exactly how much content both new and oldDead Rising Deluxe Remasterwill bring. It has been confirmed thatDead Rising Deluxe Remasterwill still contain the iconic soundtrackthat accompanied many of the game’s most iconic moments, but the removal of the erotica category is evidence that Capcom is keeping up with the times. The controversial category was not omitted from the 2011 spin-offDead Rising 2: Off the Record, which combined the beloved photo ops from the first game with the iconic combo weapon system ofDead Rising 2, a system that went on to become a running gimmick in the series.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remasterhas the opportunity to bring the nearly 20-year-old game to a brand-new audience, winning over new fans and altering the title for a new generation. Some quests in the originalDead Risingrequired the player to take erotic photos, but these tasks will now presumably be edited or removed, which has fans wonderingif any other quests will be changed inDead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Players will find out when the game launches on September 19 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
