Fact Check: Can you unlock the Handcannon in Resident Evil 4 Remake's New Game+ mode?

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Among the many returning weapon types in Resident Evil 4 Remake is the iconic "Handcannon", which is easily one of the most powerful selections in the game. Handcannon has been a staple of the Resident Evil series and has even appeared in games like Resident Evil 2 Remake.

Weapons like Handcannon (bonus weapons) require you to replay the game using certain modifiers, i.e., on specific difficulty presets or using certain kinds of weapons, etc. Due to this reason, most players tend to unlock these weapons by playing the New Game+ game mode allowing them to easily complete the objectives required to unlock the said bonus weapons.

Unfortunately, in the case of Handcannon, you will need to play and finish the game on the hardest difficulty and a fresh save file to unlock the weapon. You cannot unlock the Handcannon by playing the game on New Game+, due to the restrictions in place for the hardest difficulty preset.

Resident Evil 4 Remake features some incredibly powerful weapons that you will be able to unlock while playing its main campaign. Much like the original Resident Evil 4, the remake allows players to complete certain challenges, including optional quests, collectible hunting, and other odd jobs as a means of unlocking new and unique weapons.

Completing optional quests rewards you with "Spiel", which you can trade with the merchant in exchange for new weapons that are otherwise unavailable in the game. Resident Evil 4 Remake sees the return of many fan-favorite firearms from the 2005 original, including Leon's trusted SG-09 R handgun, Killer7 magnum, and more.

While most special weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake are unlocked by trading with the merchant and completing certain optional challenges, the Handcannon is among