In theSeparate WaysDLC, similar to theResident Evil 4 Remake, players can earn different ranks based on their performance throughout the game. By analyzing players' overall playtime and save status, the game assigns them one of the three primary ranks, ranging from A to S+.
However, players often wonder aboutthe requirements for achieving these ranks, as well as the rewards they can expect. To provide clarity, this guide will explain how to obtain each rank tier inSeparate Waysand detail the prizes associated with them.

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Rank Requirements for All Difficulties
In theSeparate WaysDLC,players' ranks are determined by their completion time. Upon beating the final chapter, players will be awarded an A, S,or S+ rankdepending on their speed in completing the game. In certain difficulty settings, the number of typewriters used may also factor into the ranking evaluation. The following table shows all the rank requirements in theRE4 Remake’s expansion:
5 hours

4 hours
1.5 hours
2 hours
2.5 hours
1.5h (NG)
2h (NG)
2.5h (NG)
2.5h (NG) with only 10 saves
Toachieve an S+ Rankin theSeparate WaysDLC, players must complete the game in less than an hour and a half on a new save file rather thanthe New Game Plus mode.
When playing onthe Professional difficulty, the time limit for getting an S+ Rank extends to under 2.5 hours. However,players must use typewritersno more than ten times in order to achieve it.
Professional mode is not available in the first playthrough; players will need to beat the game once to unlock this difficulty.
Rank Rewards for All Difficulties
Since Ranks are tied to CP Challenges inSeparate Ways, theyreward players with cosmetics, weapons, and points. The most notable rank rewards in the DLC are the Cat Set, Countess Set, and the Bear Hat. The following table lists all other prizes.
S+
Chicken Hat Cat Set Bear Hat
The expansion features completion rewards as well. Here’s what players will earn simply for beating allSeparate WaysChapters:
Resident Evil 4 Remake: Separate WaysDLC is available now for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.