The Resident Evil 4 Mercenaries DLC is missing two major characters

Resident Evil 4 Remake finally gets the Mercenaries game mode today. In previous versions, Mercenaries was unlocked when completing the story mode, however, Capcom has decided to hold back with the remake of Resident Evil 4 and release Mercenaries as a free DLC update to download from April 7.

In the original, you were able to play as Ada and Wesker in addition to some other characters in this game mode, but these characters are notably absent from the Remake version. Players have expressed disappointment at the omission of Ada and Wesker and speculate they may be paid DLC in the future. 

What is Mercenaries mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake?

Mercenaries is a free DLC minigame that was unlocked upon completing the story in Resident Evil 4. An arcade-style horde mode that lets you fight against waves of infected enemies to acquire higher and higher scores, and unlock different stages and special weapons.

For the remake specifically, we’ve been gifted the mode as a free DLC that’s available to play from today, so it’s as simple as updating your game, and agreeing to the pop-up you are met with at launch. The loading screen will update and show ‘The Mercenaries’ as selectable underneath the main story option. 

In Mercenaries, you can choose from four playable characters, Leon, Luis, Krauser, and HUNK. Each of these characters has different abilities and weapons, and more can be unlocked by achieving higher scores.

In the original Mercenaries for Resident Evil 4, Ada and Wesker were playable characters. Disappointingly they aren’t in the remake version but could be added at a later date. We’d even love to see Ashley added given her arc in the story of wanting to become a field agent. Fans have been sharing fun videos on socials of how this could look. 

All characters and loadouts in Mercenaries

Leon

Leon is the default character for mercenaries mode and starts with the SG-09 R, Stingray and Riot Gun in his loadout.

For melee attacks he can wrestle staggered enemies from behind, and do his signature kick from the front. Leon is a balanced character and good starting point for completing all of the game modes with ease, his power and speed are increased in Mayhem mode.

Luis

Luis starts with the Red9 and SR M1903, and is unlocked by getting rank A or higher in any stage as Leon.

His melee attack is to swing a pipe at enemies, and he can throw timed dynamite in mayhem mode. 

Krauser

If you get rank A or higher in any stage as Luis, you will unlock Krauser for mercenaries mode. Krauser starts with the EJF-338 Compound Bow and the TMP in his arsenal.

With Krauser you get the benefit of playing as a full on monster in Mayhem mode, and his melee attack is a thrust action. 

HUNK