Packaging: The Resurrection of Resident Evil 4

Background

For over a decade, producing display-worthy packaging has been one of our bread-and-butter services. It’s no lie to say we’ve produced hundreds of deliverables for some of the biggest publishers in gaming, who keep coming back for our expertise in handling the dizzying worlds of platform templates, game rating requirements, and localization. From crafting original back-of-box layouts to adapting English designs into bilingual and trilingual formats, our team is equipped to defeat the most complex packaging projects.

Many of us are collectors who love when a game stands out on our shelves, and we take that same pride in creating designs that respect the brand and thrill the player. When Capcom entrusted us with the packaging for Resident Evil 4, it was a (super)natural partnership where we combined our powers to deliver exceptional results that met their high standards.

Challenge

As a much-hyped remake of one of the most iconic titles in an even more iconic series, Resident Evil 4 required a collector’s edition that would make fans’ eyes pop. Capcom needed a creative partner who understands the game’s dark and immersive aesthetic, translating it into a compelling packaging design worthy of the title’s legacy.

Solution

Like the T-Virus on the recently deceased, Off Base worked closely with Capcom’s Creative Services team to bring their vision to life. Our designers, experts in print production, seamlessly adapted digital artwork assets into high-resolution files optimized for all print requirements, ensuring the Resident Evil 4 Collector’s Edition packaging reflected the horror-fueled gameplay contained within. The project included multiple deliverables across platform SKUs, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. We provided comprehensive design and layout services for:

• Design & Layout for the Collector’s Edition Box
• Outer Sleeve
• Cover Sheets
• Disc Labels
• Inserts

Results

As a result of our collaboration, we created outstanding packaging for multiple regions, including English, Spanish, and bilingual English/French-Canadian SKUs. Production was seamless and the game would go on to be one of the best-selling and most critically-acclaimed titles of 2023.