The "Overwrite Current Equipment" feature in Resident Evil 5 is not a bug that has been "patched" out; it remains a fundamental part of the game's saving mechanics across all versions, including the Steam (PC), PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch releases.
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The reaction was immediate and visceral. Old forum threads resurrected overnight. Reddit posts titled "RIP Overwrite Glitch" garnered hundreds of comments. Some players were relieved—finally, online random co-op sessions would stop being ruined by a partner one-shotting every boss. Others were devastated. For many, the glitch was the endgame. It was a secret handshake, a piece of RE5’s identity.
when quitting a session, players could effectively duplicate items like Rotten Eggs or ammunition without losing progress on their main save