Of all the five unique accessories in theResident Evil 4remake, theGas Maskis the easiest to get. It only requires the player tobeat the game on professional difficulty, asking for no specific prerequisite or rank. But as with every unlockable in theRE4remake, acquiring the mask might still confuse some players because:
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How to Get the Gas Mask in Resident Evil 4 Remake
To get the Gas Mask, the player will need to beat the campaign on Professional difficulty with any rank. This completes thePeerless Agentchallenge, whichunlocks the mask in the Extra Content Shop. And the player can then purchase the Gas Mask in the shop for 2,000 Challenge Points.
Whether in a new playthrough orNew Game Plus, beating the game in Professional mode rewards the player with the Gas Mask.
What the Gas Mask Does in RE4 Remake
The Gas Mask is an accessory for Leon that unlocks aim-assist inall difficulties. Normally, the aim assist is only available in the Assisted Mode, and turning it on in other modes degrades the player’s rank. But wearing the Gas Mask enables the option for Hardcore and Professional difficulties, too.
How to Equip and Activate Gas Mask
Like other accessories, the Gas Mask is accessible via the Extras menu. Players who want to wear it should go to the main or pause menu, select Extras, and put on the Gas Mask under the “Leon’s Accessories” tab.
Note that wearing the Gas Mask won’t necessarilyenable the aim assist. After putting it on, the player should go to settings, open the Controls tab, and change “Aim Assist Type” to Snap or Snap and Follow.
There’s no way to toggle the Gas Mask view off. Once it’s removed, its perk will become inaccessible.
Is the Gas Mask Worth It
Functionality-wise, the Hunk-resembling Gas Mask is not an ideal accessory for Leon. Players are better offwearing the Chicken Hator Cat Ears, which have practical perks. (The former increases Leon’s health; the latter gives him infinite ammo.) But since the Gas Mask has no challenging prerequisites, most players will eventually unlock it. It’s just that it won’t be as effective as other apparel in the game.
TheResident Evil 4remake is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
