😎 Can You Score That Sweet Chicago Sweeper on a New Game Plus Run? A 'Resident Evil 4' Remake Hustle Guide!
Listen up, fam! You’ve just wrapped up your first playthrough of the Resident Evil 4 remake, probably sweating buckets, clutching a handful of ammo, and whispering sweet nothings to your trusty handgun. You beat the village, the castle, and the island, and now you’ve got that completionist itch. You're eyeballing the Chicago Sweeper, that absolutely bonkers Tommy Gun-style submachine gun with the power to make the Ganados wish they stayed home. But the question is, can you use your juiced-up, highly caffeinated New Game Plus (NG+) save file to snag this bad boy?
The answer, my dude, is a resounding heckin' yes!
But hold your horses. It ain't just a walk in the park. You gotta hustle, and you gotta do it on the game's toughest setting. Think of it like trying to grab the last slice of pizza at a huge party—you need a strategy. This whole shebang is about proving you’re not just a survivor, you’re a certified menace to the Plaga parasites.
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Step 1: 🏆 Peeping the Prize and the Price Tag
Before you even load up that NG+ file, you need to know exactly what the game demands. It’s a classic case of "no pain, no gain."
1.1 The Golden Rule for the Sweeper
To unlock the Chicago Sweeper, you need to complete the main story on Professional Difficulty and achieve an A Rank. That “A” is the critical part, and it basically boils down to one thing: speed.
Difficulty: Professional (The toughest, no auto-save, enemies hit like a Mack truck).
Target Rank: A Rank or higher (S is better, but A is the minimum).
Time Limit for A Rank: Finish the entire game in under 7 hours. Yep, seven hours. Better chug that energy drink!
1.2 NG+ is Your Wingman, Not Your Crutch
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The cool thing about using a NG+ file is that you carry over your gear and Pesetas (the in-game currency). This is a massive cheat code that the game allows for the Chicago Sweeper unlock. Why? Because the real pain-in-the-butt S+ rank (needed for the Cat Ears, which give all weapons infinite ammo) is strictly limited to a New Game (NG) run, not NG+. The Sweeper's A-Rank requirement is the sweet spot for a cheesy, good time!
What you keep: Fully upgraded weapons, all your money, crafting recipes, and whatever treasures you didn't sell yet. Snazzy!
What you need to buy: The Infinite Rocket Launcher is your best friend. Seriously, it's the ultimate "I'm too busy for this nonsense" button.
Step 2: 🚀 The Infinite Rocket Launcher: Your Fast Pass to Glory
If you want an A Rank in under 7 hours on Professional, you need to be efficient. And nothing screams efficiency like a bazooka with endless boom-booms.
2.1 Stack Those Pesetas, Bro
The Infinite Rocket Launcher (IRL, and yes, it makes me laugh every time) costs a cool 2,000,000 Pesetas from the Merchant. On your previous playthrough, you should have been a treasure-hunting fiend. Sell everything you don't need—gems, relics, even that old shotgun you outgrew.
Pro Tip: If you haven't bought it yet, grab the Treasure Map: Expansion to make sure you scoop up every shiny thing.
The Merchant’s best deal is your old, fully upgraded weapons. Sell them for a huge return—you’ll have better toys later!
2.2 Go Shopping Early and Often
Load up your NG+ save on Professional difficulty. As soon as you meet the Merchant in Chapter 2 (the guy’s a legend, always there for you!), go straight to his shop.
“Welcome stranger! Got some rare things on sale.” – Best. Line. Ever.
Buy that Infinite Rocket Launcher. Boom. Just like that, you've turned the scariest difficulty setting into a glorified shooting gallery. Time is no longer an issue; you can one-shot almost every boss and mini-boss without breaking a sweat.
Tip: Reread the opening if you feel lost.
Step 3: ⏱️ The Professional Speed Run Blueprint (Feat. Rocket Spam)
Now that you're armed with the financial firepower of a small country, your goal is simple: Get Leon to the extraction point in under seven hours.
3.1 Blow Up, Don't Stop
Your game plan is to sprint through most areas and use the Infinite Rocket Launcher on anything that might slow you down.
Boss Fights: Instant win. Shoot the Rocket Launcher at the big, bad guys. Adios, Ramon Salazar. Sayonara, Krauser. Just remember to aim carefully and keep a safe distance—you don't want to get caught in your own blast!
Tough Encounters: Areas like the Village square, the cabin defense, or the double Garrador fight? Rocket Launcher. Clear the room in seconds. Seriously, don't even bother aiming your pistol.
3.2 The Clock is Ticking: Key Time Sinks to Avoid
The 7-hour limit is plenty generous with the IRL, but don't chill too much.
Skippable Cutscenes: Skip ‘em all. You've seen them. Time to move!
Puzzle Solver: You should know all the puzzle solutions by now. Don't waste time staring at the lights in the Grand Hall or the combination locks. Be a speed demon.
The Minecart/Boat Sections: Unfortunately, you can't rocket-spam these. They are fixed-time sequences, so don't die! Practice them once or twice on an easier setting if you're rusty.
Step 4: 🎉 The Payoff: Claiming the Legendary Sweeper
Once you've dropped the final boss and watched the credits roll before that 7-hour mark, you’ve basically punched your ticket.
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4.1 Check Your Rank and Snag the Sweeper
After the credits, the game will display your completion screen. If you see that A Rank or even the prestigious S Rank, you are golden!
Save Your Game: Don't be a goofball. Save your completed run file.
Extra Content Shop: From the main menu, head to the "Bonus Content" section and then the "Extra Content Shop."
Purchase: The Chicago Sweeper will be available to purchase for 1,000 CP (Challenge Points, which you earned by completing the game). That's a steal!
4.2 Unlimited Ammo: The Final Boss of Upgrades
The Sweeper is cool on its own, but its true magic lies in its Exclusive Upgrade: Infinite Ammo. You have two choices here:
The Grind: Fully upgrade the weapon's Power, Capacity, Reload Speed, and Rate of Fire, which will cost a boatload of Pesetas (around 650,000). Then, you unlock the exclusive for a paltry 10,000 Pesetas.
The Ticket: Save up 30 Spinels (those blue gems from Merchant Requests) and buy the Exclusive Upgrade Ticket from the Merchant. You can use this ticket to instantly unlock the Sweeper’s infinite ammo at any time after you buy the gun. This is the smart play. Do all the early Merchant Requests for an instant, unlimited ammo Tommy Gun in the early game! Pure. Cheesy. Awesomeness.
FAQ Questions and Answers
How to Get the Infinite Rocket Launcher?
You must complete the main story once on any difficulty, which unlocks it in the Merchant’s shop for 2,000,000 Pesetas on a New Game Plus run.
Tip: Read carefully — skimming skips meaning.
Can I Use the Chicago Sweeper on a New Game (Not Plus) Run?
Yes, absolutely! Once you unlock and purchase the Sweeper from the Extra Content Shop, it's available in your storage box (via any typewriter) for any subsequent run, including a fresh New Game.
Does the Chicago Sweeper Have to be Fully Upgraded for Infinite Ammo?
Yes, but you can bypass the hefty Peseta cost by using an Exclusive Upgrade Ticket, which instantly grants the infinite ammo perk.
What Other Cool Stuff Can I Unlock on a Professional NG+ A-Rank Run?
Achieving an A Rank on Professional also unlocks the Gas Mask, an accessory that enables aim assist on all difficulties (even Professional, which usually disables it!).
Is it Harder to Get an A Rank than an S+ Rank?
Yes and no. The A Rank allows you to use your powerful NG+ gear (like the Infinite Rocket Launcher), making it much easier to meet the 7-hour time limit. The S+ Rank is significantly harder because it requires a New Game (fresh save) and has a tighter 5:30 time limit with a 15-save limit.
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