Quick-turn was a solution for the stiff tank controls in old-gen Resident Evil games. It allowed the player to turn around with a button or tw, without spinning the joysticks like a steering wheel. But in the original Resident Evil 4, the quick-turn mechanic became more than just a quality-of-life feature. It was masterfully integrated into the aim-and-shoot gameplay.
Luckily, Capcom kept the quick-turn mechanic in the RE4 remake. The revamped Leon can still change his line of sight in a blink of an eye, proving his marksmanship skills once more. But there’s a catch; the remake’s controls differ from the original game, confusing many veterans about the quick turn buttons. To help with that, this guide clarifies everything there is to know about the new quick turns.
What Is Quick Turn in Resident Evil 4 Remake?
The quick turn is a rotation button. It allows the player to change their direction with an instant maneuver and look the other way. In the Resident Evil 4 remake, what the quick turn does is make Leon face the opposite direction as fast as possible.
Players who use the quick turn feature too often are better off with disabling the motion blur settings. Otherwise, they might be prone to motion sickness.
How to Do a Quick Turn in RE4 Remake
To turn quickly, hold down on the left joystick and press the right trigger (the dash button). On PC, the player will only need to press Q to quick turn. Note that Leon can’t quick-turn when aiming or holding out his knife. The feature works only when he’s walking, running, or crouching.
Combine quick turns with aim assist to instakill enemies. With these two features, the player can shoot enemies immediately after turning around, wasting no time on aiming.
How to Change the Quick Turn Controls
Go to the Controls sections in the Options menu and change “Quick Turn Type” to either RB (R1), LS (L3), or B (Circle).
Another keybinding method is changing the Control Types back to the original RE4. For that, the player will need to choose the C-1 controller type, which allows quick turns by pressing down + A (X on PlayStation.)
The player also has the option to turn the quick-turn off. But that’s not advised, as it’s much harder to make a 180-degree turn without this function.
The Resident Evil 4 remake is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.