It’s always nice when the video game industry proves it can still surprise us, andCapcomdid exactly that in June byrevealing a revival of its long-dormant Dead Rising series. Dubbed theDead Rising Deluxe Remaster, the polished version of the original game, which Capcom has admittedis closer to a remake than a remaster, will be here on May 23, 2025. That means, provided you’ve seen this in time, you’ve still got a couple of days to place your pre-order and bag some bonuses.
During Capcom Next, the Dead Rising studio provided a better look at its Deluxe Remaster while also confirminga new Resident Evil game is in the works. The first decision you’ll need to make when it comes to Dead Rising before placing your pre-order is which edition you want, and there are two to choose from - a standard edition, and a digital deluxe edition. There will be no physical version of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster at launch, but Capcom has confirmed one will follow in November.
Regardless of the edition you choose, each comes with the same pre-order bonuses for committing to the Deluxe Remaster early: three outfits, and three background music tracks. The most exciting of those three outfits isone that essentially demakes the remastered Frank West, making the character look like he did in the OG 2006 version of the game. West might sound a little different though as it has been confirmed since the Dead Rising revival reveal thatthe original actor was not asked to return for the role.
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster builds on the 2016 remaster of the 2006 original, following photojournalist Frank West as he looks to uncover the shocking source of a zombie outbreak - and make it out alive.
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The digital deluxe edition, or Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster digital deluxe edition to give it its full title, is one for the hardcore Capcom fans. For an extra $10, you can get 17 more outfits, most of which have been pulled from other popular Capcom series. Only names and silhouettes of the alternate outfits have been shown so far, but it’s confirmed that characters fromResident Evil,Street Fighter, andMega Manwill be among them.
The digital deluxe edition of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster includes 17 more mystery outfits. Well, they’re not a complete mystery. Capcom has shared their silhouettes and the series they come from, Mega Man and Resident Evil characters among them.
As noted above, there is a physical version of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster coming, but it won’t be released until two months after the digital version’s release day. That means if you want to be among the first to experience the remaster/remake, you’ll need to go digital and perhaps pick up a physical copy at a later date. If you’re able to wait, Capcom has not confirmed it will be here on Jun 18, 2025, and you can pre-order it through the links below.
You’ll have to wait, but there is a physical version of the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster coming on November 8. It’s available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and you can place your pre-orders now.
It’s not as if you don’t have enough stuff to play this month if you do decide to delay your return to Dead Rising until November. BetweenAstro Bot,The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, andEpic Mickey: Rebrushed, September has become one of the busiest months for new video games in 2024. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will join those titles on September 19 when it launches onPS5,Xbox Series X|S, andPC.
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s digital editions will have a staggered worldwide release, unlocking at midnight local time in your region on July 23, 2025, if you have place a pre-order.
The similarities between Dead Rising and Dawn Of The Dead are so apparent, it can often feel like you’re playing through the movie. Capcom apparently asked the owners of Dawn Of The Dead’s rights if it could include elements from the movie in the original game, but no deal was struck.
Each day in Dead Rising takes two in-game hours. However,Capcom has teased a fast-forward mechanicin Deluxe Remaster that will let you make the days go by more quickly.
