Knowing how to get the Chicago Typewriter in the Resident Evil 4 remake will give players the upper hand against the many different enemy types. Described as the “Chicago Sweeper” in the remake, this weapon’s location can be hard to pinpoint as it’s a reward for beating the game on a tough difficulty. Here’s how to unlock the Chicago Typewriter in the RE4 remake.
How to unlock the Chicago Typewriter in the Resident Evil 4 remake
To unlock the Chicago Typewriter in the Resident Evil 4 remake, players must:
- Beat the game to unlock the Professional Difficulty.
- Now beat the game on Professional Difficulty in under seven hours.
- This will earn you an “A” ranking, which is necessary to get the weapon.
- Head to the Extra Content SHop from the main menu.
- Go to “Weapons” and buy the Chicago Sweeper for 1,000 CP.
- Find a typewriter in-game and put the Chicago Sweeper into your case.
- Now equip the Chicago Sweeper to use it in battle.
The Chicago Sweeper is a powerful submachine gun with exceptionally low recoil that makes it easy to remain on target while laying down rapid gunfire. It’s incredibly effective against all enemies in the RE4 remake, making it a worthy reward for getting an “A” rank with the Professional Difficulty setting.
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