Long-time Resident Evil followers are utilizing their expertise to trick sequence newcomers into getting Leon killed in Capcom‘s current Resident Evil 4 remake.
It’s been 18 years since Resident Evil 4 launched in 2005, which implies that many followers are experiencing the horror sport for the primary time with this month’s remake.
As a outcome, some followers of the unique sport have used the sport’s remake as a chance to trick gamers into capturing the lake — triggering an easter egg that kills Leon (by way of Eurogamer).
Shooting the lake a number of occasions summons Del Lago, a big aquatic monster that gamers combat later within the sport. However, capturing the lake exterior of that boss combat causes Del Lago to burst out of the water and bounce at Leon, killing the protagonist immediately.
“Shoot the lake water for a secret costume,” reads one Steam overview — which over 5,000 gamers have marked as ‘helpful’.
On Twitter, the outcomes are the identical, with gamers promising nothing however treasure and costumes for individuals who shoot the lake.
remember to shoot the lake in re4 remake, it unlocks a secret costume 👀
— a slice of toast named lucy (@lucyamorris) March 29, 2023
In chapter 3, for those who shoot the lake just a few occasions, a treasure merchandise will float up. Don’t fear about it. pic.twitter.com/3hI1rIw7pe
— Saved You A Click Video Games (@SYACVG) March 29, 2023
Is this the lake you shoot at for a free merchandise pic.twitter.com/y42E3MTjK5
— Jeeb #ZAMTRIOSSZN (@Jeeb_____) March 28, 2023
tip for individuals who havent performed unique re4, if u shoot at this spot within the lake a handful of occasions you get a bunch of free pesetos pic.twitter.com/Z5Rp1SUVA2
— Toki @ comms in pinned (@glassguillotine) March 25, 2023
Since the remake was launched, numerous gamers have reported falling for the prank.
“Who the fuck said ‘shoot the lake water for a secret costume’” mentioned one participant on Steam. “Thank you so fucking much.”
“Did the funny shoot the lake thing but I didn’t checkpoint after the fish farm fight so I have to do it all over again,” one other participant commiserated on Twitter.
As for what really occurs once you shoot the lake, you may watch it play out beneath.
Resident Evil 4‘s remake launched final week (March 24), and NME awarded it 5 out of 5 stars in our overview.
“Capcom’s remake of Resident Evil 4 ensures the greatness of the original is maintained, while making careful changes that enhance its best qualities and massage out the kinks,” our overview reads.
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