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Resident Evil 4 – Beta Patch V.1.0.5 Adds Specular Highlights & Bump Mapping Effects

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Capcom has released a new beta patch for the Steam version of Resident Evil 4 that adds Specular Highlights & Bump Mapping Effects that were missing from the X360 version. In addition, this new beta patch implements new stereo/positional audio for in-game sound effects and fixes various bugs that have been reported by fans.

In order to download the beta patch, PC gamers will have to follow this guide:

  • From your Steam ‘LIBRARY’ list, right-click on Resident Evil 4 / Biohazard 4 and select ‘Properties’
  • Select the ‘BETAS’ tab.
  • Type RE4BETAoptin105 (case-sensitive) in the ‘Enter beta access code’ field and then click CHECK CODE.
  • Now, select “beta-public – 1.0.5” from the pull-down menu and click CLOSE.
  • Wait for the Steam client to finish downloading the patch.
  • Launch Resident Evil 4 / Biohazard 4 and verify that 1.0.5 is visible on the bottom right section of the ‘Press any key’ title screen.

Here is the complete changelog of Resident Evil 4 Beta Patch V.1.0.5:

Fixes & Tweaks:

  • Specular highlight and bump mapping effect that was missing on the Xbox 360 version is now implemented in the Steam version
  • Implemented new stereo/positional audio for in-game sound effects
  • Your right hand comes off?
  • Fixed handgun aim jumping to the right for Modern K&M setting
  • Improved flares and yellow glow for torches, lamps, etc.
  • Fixed the spotlight passing through the wall during the jet-ski sequence
  • Disabled warm color filter after the “church puzzle”
  • Fixed mouse sensitivity during Del Lago charge
  • Fixed QTE difficulty for breaking enemies’ grip while using mouse

New Feature:

  • Added vibrations to machine guns in Separate Ways/Another Order, Assignment Ada and Mercenaries.