Options depend on your setup:
: It's wise to save before engaging in boss battles. This way, if you fail, you can reload your save and try again without losing much progress.
Tell me if you need a for a specific transfer tool.
Saving your "Clear Data" after the credits is essential to access: Hardest mode in the game. Separate Ways: Ada Wong's exclusive PS2 campaign. New Game Plus: Start a new run with your upgraded weapons.
In the standard difficulty mode of RE4 (PS2 version), , allowing players to save at any Typewriter without resource penalty. However, the "Professional" difficulty mode in the PS2 version retains the traditional mechanics to a degree, though the scarcity is adjusted. The save screen provides metadata including:
| Feature | PS2 | GameCube | PC (2007) | |---------|-----|----------|-----------| | Save size | 147 KB | 59 blocks (~59 KB) | ~300 KB | | Separate Ways | Yes (full) | No | Yes (ported) | | Animated icon | Yes | No (static) | N/A | | Background music | Yes | No | Yes (port) | | Save limit effects rank | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlockable | Requirement | Save Data Impact | |------------|-------------|------------------| | (burst-fire handgun) | Finish the game once. | Unlocked automatically in NG+. | | Chicago Typewriter (Tommy gun) | Complete Separate Ways. | Available in main story NG+ for 1 million PTAS. | | Infinite Rocket Launcher | Finish the game once. | Purchase from Merchant (1 million PTAS). | | P.R.L. 412 (Plaga Removal Laser) | Finish Professional difficulty. | PS2 exclusive! This is the laser cannon that one-shots most enemies. | | Handcannon | Complete Mercenaries mode with 5 stars on all 4 stages (Leon, Ada, Krauser, Hunk, Wesker). | Appears in NG+ for 0 PTAS (free). |
