Yuri, Brett, and I weigh in on the latest  Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition  news in episode 25 of the Capcom Unity Official Podcast! Listen by clicking here , or by subscribing on iTunes.

Leave your responses to the community question in the comments section, where one star commenter will receive the lovely Capcom 30th Anniversary luncbox and thermos pictured below.

UPDATE 5/11/15: New changelist info at the bottom of the page, including save data import ability.

Good news! RE5’s long-requested “Gold Edition” content is finally coming to PCs as part of the game’s conversion to Steamworks. And by “finally coming,” I mean it’s out now!

If you already own regular RE5 through either Steam or a boxed retail Games For Windows Live, you can acquire a free Steamworks copy and then purchase the new Gold Edition content for $14.99. If you don’t own RE5 in any form, you can pick up the entire game (RE5 + Gold Edition content) at a discount price for a limited time. The standard RE5 is also still available, and is also on sale. 

Resident Evil 5 (“vanilla” version) – $19.99 | $6.80
Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition –  $29.99 | $20.99

For those who didn’t already know, Gold Edition was originally released for Xbox 360 and PS3 back in March 2010 – making this week the game’s fifth anniversary. Gold Edition collected all the DLC released to that point, including a versus mode, four new costumes, Mercenaries Reunion and two new story-based chapters.

“Lost in Nightmares” takes place prior to RE5, with Chris and Jill on a mission to apprehend Umbrella founder Oswald Spencer. “Desperate Escape” takes place near the end of RE5, teaming Jill with BSAA agent Josh Stone. Mercenaries Reunion adds even more characters to the mode, including Barry Burton and Rebecca Chambers.

This anniversary is also perfectly timed with the release of Resident Evil Revelations 2, which completed its episodic release last week in conjunction with the disc version launch. While we won’t spoil anything here, players and eagle-eyed fans may have already noticed some possible connections with Resident Evil 5…

Please note that if you have the GFWL version, you can certainly continue playing. All of our applicable GFWL titles continue to support the features and will function normally. To continue playing on GFWL though, you must maintain a separate installation using the GFWL activation key.

Here’s an overview of some of the basic Qs you might have:

Q: If I already have the GFWL version of the game, can I get the Steamworks version?

A: If you purchased a retail package GFWL version, you can use the GFWL activation code and redeem it on Steam to get a free copy of the full Steamworks-enabled version. Those who have already purchased the game on Steam or through other online distributors selling Steam keys will automatically be upgraded to the full Steamworks edition.

If you purchased a digital copy directly from the Microsoft GFWL marketplace, you can continue to enjoy RE5 on GFWL. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate a Steamworks transfer for these folks as there is no authentication option available. However, all of our applicable GFWL titles continue to support the features and will function normally. To continue playing on GFWL, you must maintain a separate installation using the GFWL activation key.

Q. Will my save data be compatible with the new Steamworks version?

A. We’ve implemented a save data and Achievements migration tool that’s built right into each game.  The tool will allow you to transfer progress from GFWL to Steam.  However, the game will require that you install and sign into the GFWL client since the game needs to authenticate unlocked Achievements recorded on the GFWL service.  Those who wish to start the game from scratch can skip the GFWL client installation entirely since the save/Achievement migration is optional.

Note the GFWL save data and achievement migration tool will be ready after launch; please stay tuned for an announcement on the official Steam forum.

Q: Will the new Steamworks versions support any Steam features? (Steam Trading Cards, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, leaderboards, etc.)

A: RE5 and RE5: GE will support the standard suite of Steamworks features including Matchmaking, Achievements, Leaderboards, and Cloud save.  Trading Cards will be available shortly after launch.

Q: How do I access “Lost in Nightmares” and “Desperate Escape” extra episodes?

A: You must complete Chapter 3-1 in the main campaign to unlock “Lost in Nightmare” and complete the full campaign on any difficulty to unlock “Desperate Escape.”

-UPDATE-

• Click new menu option “Import Windows Live Profile” to import save data and Achievements from Games for Windows Live into Steam
• Lighting has been improved (fixed problem with offset lighting)
• Fixed unlocking issues when upgrading to DLC/Gold Edition
• Fixed unlocking costumes and Extra Figures
• Various data (graphics and audio) fixes:
  • Missing flowers in Chapter 5-1
  • Missing gun case in Chapter 5-2
  • Jill’s hair in “Desperate Escape”
  • Jill’s voiceover audio in “Desperate Escape”
  • Sheva’s teeth in Fairy Tale outfit
  • Barry’s voiceover for melee attacks
  • Background music for Chapter 4-2
• Enhanced Nvidia support
• Fixed Leaderboard display if your score wasn’t in the top 100
• AI enemies do a better job pathfinding
• Matchmaking for multiplayer games no longer filters out potential participants
• Fixed some Russian, Polish, and Czech text bugs (including the Help screen for Versus mode)

Heads up, doodle! Here are the next few stops for the Monster Hunter Caravan Tour!

As we already know, the very next stop is on  March 28 and 29  at Six Flags Magic Mountain, in the LA area… and it coincides with the launch of the whole Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate experience at the park. More details right here .

The following stop will be on  April 3-5  @ WonderCon 2015, in Anaheim, CA . It’ll be a similar setup to what we had at PAX East ( photos here) so look for the Capcom booth on the show floor map and come say hi / hunt with us.

And the stop after that is actually  here at the Capcom office in  San Mateo, CA   on April 11th (from 10am to 5pm) . We’ll have more details on that soon and will set up an official event with RSVP so you can secure your spot.

For the tl;dr crowd, or just a quick reference:

March 28, 29 @  Six Flags Magic Mountain
April 3-5 @ WonderCon 2015
April 11 @ Capcom U.S.A. office

Now that Revs2 is out and the particular details of the story aren’t quite so secret, we’re ready to wrap up our Raid Mode rundown series with a final look at some unlockable characters and a place to share your Raid Mode clips…

Please note that some of these characters could be considered spoilers, so if you haven’t finished consider clicking away and reading about DMC4 SE :3

Sniper Claire   (costume)

Survivor Moira (costume)

Evgenny

Alex Wesker

Ciper

Once you’re done with the story, it’s time for some Raidin’. Folks all over the world have been recording clips and sharing them via YouTube and  this handy Unity thread , so if you have a great run, or an amazing character build, post in the thread and we might feature you in a future Capcom Recap !

And real quick, a shoutout to this great Steam thread that explains a lot of various skills and ways to stack them. Lots to consider!

Okay, Devil May Cry fans—you’ve been waiting since December for solid info on Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Here it is. 

DMC4SE is currently in development for the PS4, Xbox One, and yes, the PC, and set for a release this summer. It will be a digital release, but you can expect a tremendous amount of content and replayability at a great value. 

DMC4SE is a heavily enhanced version of the 2008 stylish action classic, featuring:

• Three new playable characters, making for a total of five playable characters—the largest playable roster in the series’ history. 
• Vergil – Dante’s ice-cold twin brother and master of the iaijutsu sword fighting style. As described by the game’s director , Hideaki Itsuno, Vergil will have a fully upgradable move set based on his rendition in Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition, with elements of DmC Devil May Cry’s Vergil added in, making this the definitive version of the character. He will also feature a new “Concentration” mechanic, which makes his attacks get more powerful the more flawlessly he fights.   Vergil will be playable on any mission.
• Trish – Resident badass since her first appearance in the first Devil May Cry’s opening cutscene, Trish does away with the need for weapon switching, instead utilizing the versatile Sparda sword, her pistols, and her bare hands in a variety of inventive ways. Trish allows players to fight with relatively few buttons, but is still quite a deep character with an awesome move set. Trish will be playable on Dante’s missions.
• Lady – Playable for the first time, Lady specializes in long-range, firearm-based combat, making the game feel completely different. Her signature weapon, the Kalina Ann, features a grappling hook which allows her to traverse environments similarly to Nero, among other applications. Lady will be playable on Nero’s missions.

• Legendary Dark Knight Mode – First introduced in the PC version of Devil May Cry 4, this mode pits players against an absolutely tremendous number of enemies, meaning you’ll have to adjust your combat strategy. 
   
• Turbo Mode – Enhances the gameplay speed by 20% across the board.

• Enhanced visuals – 1080p support and up-res’d textures,  while preserving the game’s 60fps framerate. 

• Bonus costumes and skins.

• Numerous minor tweaks to game tempo and balance.

We will have more info on the game in coming weeks, so be excited and stay tuned!

On March 28th and 29th, the national Monster Hunter Caravan Tour will make a very special stop at Six Flags Magic Mountain, in Los Angeles, California, to kick off the  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate  experience at the park!

And I say “kick off” because, in case you can’t come this weekend, the  MH4U experience will be live until August 10th. That’s 5 months from now – so you have no excuse – but you should really try to be there with the Caravan to take in as much Monster Hunter as possible. 😉

Now what’s so special about MH4U being at Six Flags Magic Mountain? Well, among other things, we’ve worked together to theme their metal monster Goliath coaster to resemble the mighty Gore Magala we all know and love (or hate?). Get this, now you can actually  ride the monster in real life!

We’ll have more pictures of the coaster and the whole experience soon, but in the meantime, read (and watch) more about the Goliath  right here .

There’s something in there about gravity and  4 .5  G s…  like, 4G… 4U… right?

Today it is my privilege to introduce to you the  Capcom Recap– a biweekly video series we’ve whipped up to shine a spotlight on Capcom news and community feats. Hit the jump to see our very first episode.  

We’re lucky to have lots going on with Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry, and Resident Evil, all of which have some very exhibition and community-centric elements, which are great for video highlights!

That said, we’re not limiting the Recap series to those four brands. If you’ve recently done something noteworthy, cool, or funny in  any Capcom game and caught it on video, email us at  recap@capcom.com with a YouTube link and a brief description explaining what’s notable about the video. Be sure to include any relevant timestamps–I don’t want to sift through a thirty-minute video for a three-second clip! 

Episode Acknowledgements

Street Fighter

• (Xian double KO) SXSWGamingEsports

Monster Hunter

• (Charge Blade Practice) gaijin hunter

Resident Evil Revelations 2

• (Gestures) SleepingForestGamers
• (Jill Katana) Aiden Warren
• (Moira Katana) AllenSam85
• (Thank you so much) neildoesmakesvideos

DmC

• (Vergil Must Die Mission 2 playthrough) michellegun201
• (Gods Must Die – Hunter- No Damage) Dewi Asmawidjaja

You can’t have a great game / film / life without solid music to back it up. Sometimes you want a toe-tapping melody, other times – like with Revelations 2 – you want moody, opressive, atmospheric tunes that accentuate the onscreen tension. And whaddya know, that’s precisely what the RER2 OST is like!

Head over to Sumthing Else music and preview / download the soundtrack. I suggest “Overseer 2” and “Rotten” as great tracks with both mood and a tune you can hum, while “Lost – Enchained Ver.” and “Natalia” are perfect for setting a scene. Give ’em a listen!

Also… keep plugging away at Raid Mode and send us any clips of crazy character builds or moments via this thread .

When you turn on Revs 2 today, you’ll be prompted to sync accounts (or create accounts) for residentevil.net . Once you do, you can track all kinds of player data for both story and Raid Mode, plus use RE points to transfer items from the site into your game!

While online events won’t begin until April, you can already log in and use some of your RE points to unlock and transfer Custom Parts!

If you’re already a Capcom Unity member, you can use that account to log in and then synch up a Gamertag / PSN ID / Steam ID.

The RE Recollections site has also updated with additional Claire and Barry pages; click over for a detailed look at the series’ chronology!

Events coming soon!

At long last, Dead Rising 2 and  Dead Rising 2: Off the Record have made their way to Steamworks! To celebrate, Steam’s holding a big Dead Rising Franchise Sale . If you already own  DR2  or  DR2:OTR  as GFWL titles, be sure to check yesterday’s blog because you might be eligible to redeem the Steam versions for free.

Meanwhile, DLC and Dead Rising 3 are also on sale, so be sure to head to Steam either way!

*Please note that this is a global sale with the exception of Japan, who will be served at a later date.  

Base games
Dead Rising 2 – $19.99 | $6.79
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record –  $19.99  | $6.79
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition – $49.99 | $29.99 

DLCs
BBQ Chef  – $1.99 | $0.67
Cosplay  –  $1.99  | $0.67
Fire Fighter  – $1.99  | $0.67 
Cyborg  –  $1.99  | $0.67 

Bundles
Dead Rising Franchise Pack (Includes DR3 + DR2) – $64.99 | $37.04
Dead Rising 2  Complete Pack – $32.99 | $11.21

When the credits roll in RER2, you’ll have two options. One, fire up Raid Mode and start unlocking all the maps, missions and characters tucked away inside. Or two, try one of the bonus episodes that launch alongside Episode 4 this week!

Bonus Episode: The Struggle

Moira fights to survive the horrors of the island with the help of an old hand. This is her story of struggle and redemption.

Bonus Episode: Little Miss

Natalia dreams that her favorite Teddy bear, Lottie, has gone missing. Startled, she awakens face-to-face with another version of herself. Unsure if it is still a dream, together they go in search of Lottie. This is the story of Natalia’s mysterious adventure.

Emphasis on “mysterious” in that one 😛

Both episodes offer further insight into Moira (The Struggle) and Natalia (Little Miss) that, while not required to appreciate the main story, do help deepen the experience.

They are available individually OR are already yours as part of the Complete Season / Retail disc!

If you’ve been following RER2’s weekly episodes, the saga concludes with EP4 this week. However, those waiting for the physical disc – which includes all four episodes plus additional content – can look forward to the full experience  today  (North America) and 3/20 (Europe).

Needless to say there are some scenes in the above trailer – and the below “previously on Episode 3” clip – that could be considered spoilers , so if you want to go into the disc as a blank slate, please look away and consider firing up DmC or MH4U in the meantime :3

And as noted yesterday , EP4 also comes with another batch of Raid Mode missions and characters. Play more, unlock more, and keep the Raid train a-rollin’!

You’ll be able to download Episode 4 starting early  this  afternoon / early evening (PT) on PS3, PS4 and Xbox One. Steam players should see the episode go live around 9-10pm PT, and Xbox 360 owners should be able to download very early  tomorrow  morning (PT). EU players should see EP4 launching during their Wednesday.