How to Get the Red9 in Resident Evil 4 (Remake)

The free Red9 in Resident Evil 4 Remake is in a blue chest aboard the wreck in the middle of the lake. You can reach it in Chapter 4, once Leon has access to the boat after defeating Del Lago. There are two chests on the wreck. The one with a gemstone is easy to spot, so keep looking if you open it first.

What you need before sailing out

Finish Chapter 3 and defeat Del Lago. In Chapter 4, follow the opening route until you can board the boat and steer around the lake freely. If you are still fetching fuel for the earlier boat sequence, keep following the story until the fight and chapter transition are behind you.

Make room in the attaché case before you open the blue chest. If your case is already crowded, check whether you have crafting materials you can use or an alternate weapon you can put into storage at a typewriter before the trip. You can also leave the existing handgun equipped for the crossing and decide later which one to upgrade. Picking up the Red9 from the wreck costs no pesetas or Spinels.

Find the Red9 on the shipwreck

1. Board the boat in Chapter 4 once the lake opens up for exploration.
2. Steer toward the middle of the lake. Look for the large wreck sitting in open water. You are looking for a boat you can board, rather than a settlement on the shore.
3. Circle close to the wreck until you find the landing spot and the game gives you a prompt to stop. If your first approach puts you against the hull with no prompt, pull back and try the other side.
4. Step aboard and follow the walkable deck around the wreck. You may reach a chest containing Alexandrite first. Collect it if you have room, then continue to the other chest.
5. Open the blue chest and take the Red9. Check the attaché case before boarding the boat again. The handgun should appear there under its own name.

Once you have it, you can return to the boat and continue the Chapter 4 objectives. You can make the detour while you already have the boat out for the lake-area stops. There is no need to finish the shrine objectives before collecting the handgun.

If you passed the wreck or opened the wrong chest

If you are still exploring the lake and the boat is available, go back to the wreck before leaving the area. The two chests on board make this a common missed pickup. Opening the gemstone chest alone leaves the gun behind. Walk around the deck and look specifically for the blue chest before assuming the wreck has been cleared.

If you have already moved on and want the free pickup, check for a save from Chapter 4 before returning to the main story. The route here is for a fresh campaign in the remake. If you are playing a different release or carrying equipment into a new run, check your case and storage before making the crossing. The Chapter 4 shipwreck directions are for the remake’s lake layout.

Decide whether to use the Red9

The Red9 trades steadier handling for strong damage. Try a few aimed shots before paying for upgrades, especially if you already have a handgun you rely on for quick follow-up shots. Aim long enough for the reticle to settle when you have distance and cover. If you are trying it for the first time, keep your upgraded handgun available until you are comfortable with how the Red9 handles under pressure.

The Merchant offers the Red9 Stock through his Trade menu. It costs nine Spinels when available and takes room in the attaché case. The stock improves handling, which makes it a useful follow-up purchase if you plan to keep the Red9 as your main handgun. You can take the gun first and decide whether the stock is worth your Spinels once you see the Merchant’s current stock.

If you are only after the weapon, the route ends at the blue chest. The Merchant trade is optional, and you can use the handgun immediately if you have ammunition and case space.