Ranking Requirements Explained

Unlock the secrets to achieving S+ and A ranks in Resident Evil 4 (Remake). Discover playtime, save limits, and the powerful rewards for each difficulty.

Resident Evil 4 (Remake) features a ranking system to challenge players, with S+ being the highest obtainable rank. Achieving S+ rank on various difficulties is crucial for unlocking all game content and trophies/achievements. The ranking is primarily based on playtime, with specific requirements for each difficulty.

S+ Rank Requirements

The S+ rank is the ultimate goal for dedicated players. It requires meeting strict playtime and save limits, and must be achieved on a New Game, not New Game Plus. This means starting with basic equipment, though bonus items and infinite ammo weapons unlocked from other difficulties can significantly ease the challenge, especially on Professional.

Difficulty	Playtime	Max Saves Allowed
Assisted	04:00:00	–
Standard	05:00:00	–
Hardcore	05:30:00	–
Professional	05:30:00	15

Note: On Professional Mode, there are no autosaves, making careful save management essential.

S+ Rank Rewards

Achieving S+ rank unlocks powerful accessories and weapons:

Difficulty	S+ Rank Reward
Assisted	Wolf Tail (increases melee damage)
Standard	Deer Antlers (increases knife damage)
Hardcore	Chicken Hat (decreases damage taken)
Professional	Cat Ears (infinite ammo)

Additionally, S+ rank on Standard difficulty grants the "Mission Accomplished S+" Trophy/Achievement, and on Hardcore difficulty, the "S+ Rank Investigator" Trophy/Achievement.

A Rank Requirements

The A rank is more lenient than S+ and can be pursued on New Game Plus. It offers its own set of rewards and trophies/achievements.

Difficulty	Playtime	Max Saves Allowed
Assisted	04:00:00	–
Standard	12:00:00	–
Hardcore	10:00:00	–
Professional	07:00:00	–

There is no save limit for A rank, even on Professional Mode, and bonus weapons are permitted.

A Rank Rewards

A rank unlocks the following rewards:

Difficulty	A Rank Reward
Assisted	–
Standard	Square Glasses, Iron Helmet, Knitted Hat (cosmetic only)
Hardcore	Armor Costume for Ashley (prevents her from being carried away)
Professional	Chicago Sweeper (Weapon with exclusive infinite ammo upgrade)

The Armor Costume for Ashley is particularly useful for Professional S+ runs, and the Chicago Sweeper is a powerful weapon that can be upgraded for infinite ammo, greatly aiding S+ rank attempts.