The Useless Rising Deluxe Remaster will feature the iconic original soundtrack from the game in all its nostalgic glory, according to our reliable sources. Indeed, the game’s soundtrack, featuring licensed music, is an integral and memorable aspect of its distinctive sound design.
As the revelation unfolded, devotees of the series initially reacted with jubilation, only to subsequently scrutinize the details with fastidious attention, a trait characteristic of die-hard enthusiasts.
Is {that a} new weapon? Are those whispers of a bygone era we’re privy to? What’s been done to Frank’s receding hairline? While evaluating and hypothesizing about remasters is an exciting part of the process, one aspect that remained unclear from the released footage was the fate of Dead Rising’s iconic soundtrack, which featured a mix of licensed tracks from real-life bands and original scores composed by Capcom’s talented team.
A Capcom spokesperson has confirmed to VG247 that licensed music will be making a comeback in the upcoming Deluxe Remaster, ensuring the preservation of the game’s most cherished and memorable musical elements.
The soundtrack’s highlights include intense boss battles like the confrontation with escaped convicts in Lifeseeker’s ‘Gone Guru’, as well as memorable moments such as Frank West’s showdown with a crazed grocery store manager, set to Hostile Groove’s ‘Fly Routine’. Additionally, Lockjaw’s ‘Bored Once More’ serves as the haunting theme for the human sacrifice cult that appears in the mall section of the game.
The highly anticipated remake of the cult classic, Useless Rising: Deluxe Remaster, is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles on September 19, 2024.
