A fan of the Resident Evil 4 remake went online recently to share a helpful hint, telling players where they can find the in-game merchant earlier than usual in New Game Plus mode. The merchant appears in every section of the Resident Evil 4 remake, starting in Chapter 2 where players can find him in the abandoned factory. Usually this would be the player's first encounter with the merchant, but it turns out players can find him earlier in later playthroughs.
The Resident Evil 4 remake is the latest entry in Capcom's survival horror franchise. While the game is a recreation of the original 2005 classic, there are some differences within the Resident Evil 4 remake that distinguish it from the iconic game it's derived from. The original Resident Evil 4 introduced many new features to the franchise, like the enigmatic merchant. While not much is known about the merchant within the lore, what is known is that he's an essential aid to players progressing through the story of the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Reddit user redhandsblackfuture took to the internet to share a helpful hint, telling players where to find the merchant in the Resident Evil 4 remake's New Game Plus mode earlier than his usual first appearance. According to redhandsblackfuture, players can find the merchant "immediately after the Hunter Lodge" once Leon jumps out of the window in the game's opening area. After the cutscene ends, all players have to do is turn around and the merchant will be there.
The inclusion of the merchant during Chapter 1 is not only helpful to players, but it sets the stage for an intense confrontation in the game's iconic village area, which is also featured as a map within the Resident Evil 4 remake Mercenaries mode.
The Resident Evil 4 remake has only been out since March, yet some players have already played through the survival horror title multiple times. While these players may know where each key item is, or how to pass each of the game's numerous puzzles, it's clear that some players have missed this helpful hint.
Resident Evil 4 Remake is out now on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.