Resident Evil Code Veronica is making a comeback and fans have waited years for this

It has been three years already since we got the remake of the most popular Resident Evil game out there – Resident Evil 4. Leon’s return in next-gen graphics made a lot of headlines in 2023 and the game received stellar reviews from both critics and gamers. And now, it is time to prepare for yet another long-awaited game’s remake – Resident Evil: Code Veronica. 

The survival horror game, originally released in 2000 for the Sega Dreamcast, is often considered one of the most important entries in the Resident Evil franchise. The game picks up after the events of Resident Evil 2 and focuses on Claire Redfield as she searches for her brother Chris. This is of course while battling an outbreak on Rockfort Island. The game also gives a closer look at the Ashford family.

Despite its importance to the story, Code: Veronica was sort of overlooked when Capcom began remaking older Resident Evil titles. Fans received remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and most recently Resident Evil 4, while Code: Veronica remained stuck on older hardware. And now, that is finally changing.

During the Summer Game Fest 2026 last week, Capcom officially announced the remake, calling it Resident Evil Veronica. The announcement, as you would expect, took the internet by storm and  long-time fans of the series soon began talking about it.

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Resident Evil Veronica remake’s official announcement 

As mentioned already, Capcom revealed Resident Evil Veronica during Summer Game Fest 2026 with a cinematic trailer video. The trailer reintroduced Claire Redfield and the game’s dark setting to a new generation of players.

Now the interesting part here is that the company has dropped the “Code” from the title, with the remake now simply called Resident Evil Veronica. And according to producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, the change is intended to reinforce the game’s importance within the franchise.

Capcom has also repeatedly said that it does not view Veronica as a spin-off or side story. During presentations following the announcement, the company highlighted how closely the game’s events are tied to Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and the broader Resident Evil timeline. Hirabayashi even described Veronica as a title that is “just as important as a numbered game” in the series.

The remake is being developed by the same team behind the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes, which were very well-received by the community.

As for the launch date, you won’t have to wait much longer for this title. Resident Evil Veronica will launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Resident Evil Veronica: All we know so far

After the announcement, Capcom has just confirmed a huge detail about the game- it will be a third-person game (just like the original). The same was confirmed in an interview with Campaign Mode.

Now this confirmation was important as the reveal trailer initially sparked some speculation around it. Several scenes in the trailer appeared to be shown from a first-person perspective. However, Hirabayashi later clarified that the game will be played entirely in third person and will not include a first-person toggle option. According to the producer, the overall feel will be much closer to Resident Evil 2 Remake than recent first-person entries in the franchise.

Moreover, a report from Kotaku says that Capcom has also confirmed that the remake’s gameplay will be heavily inspired by Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake. The company, in a Q and A session attended by the portal, says it wants to modernise the experience while preserving the essence of the original game. This includes improvements to controls, overall usability, gameplay mechanics, and storytelling.

As for Claire Redfield, fans should not expect a dramatically different version of the character. Veronica takes place just three months after the events of Resident Evil 2, meaning Claire has not had enough time to undergo the kind of transformation seen with characters like Leon S. Kennedy or Chris Redfield later in the series. Capcom says the character will feel familiar to players who experienced the Resident Evil 2 remake, although her experiences have naturally changed her.

Another rumour about the game relates to Steve Burnside, one of the most memorable and divisive characters from the original release. While Capcom has not officially confirmed his return, Hirabayashi, as per reports, has hinted that the character will be back and receive a deeper, more nuanced portrayal. The producer suggested that the team is looking for ways to add more dimension to returning characters, just as it has done in previous remakes.

There is also speculation that Capcom will significantly expand parts of the original story. The company has already hinted that both gameplay mechanics and narrative elements will receive meaningful updates rather than being recreated exactly as they appeared in 2000.

For now, Capcom is keeping many details under wraps. But based on what has been revealed so far, Resident Evil Veronica appears to be receiving the same level of care and attention as the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes.

And for fans who have spent years waiting for Claire Redfield’s next major adventure to get the remake treatment, that is perhaps the best news of all.

What could be next for Resident Evil franchise?

Now Capcom is, without a doubt, on a remake spree. And the Code Veronica remake announcement feels like a victory for long-time fans. For years, many players argued that the game was one of the most important chapters in the franchise’s story. So the thought of it remaining inaccessible to newer generations or to players who started their Resident Evil journey with modern remakes, was, well, sad.

But now that we know Veronica is officially returning, attention will naturally shift to what Capcom remakes next.

And in my opinion, the next game that could get a remake is Resident Evil 5. Despite being one of the best-selling entries in the franchise, if you pick up the game in 2026 (I did a couple of days back), it shows its age. A remake could enhance its gameplay and build on the story threads that Veronica is expected to establish. And considering how closely the two games are connected through Chris Redfield and Albert Wesker’s rivalry, many fans already see Veronica as a stepping stone toward an eventual Resident Evil 5 remake.

Then there is Resident Evil: Outbreak. Released long before online co-op gaming became mainstream, the game was without a doubt ahead of its time. With modern multiplayer infrastructure and Capcom’s experience with online experiences, a remake or reimagining of Outbreak could find a much larger audience today than it did two decades ago. Also, let’s not forget how the game came to limelight after Resident Evil Requiem launch thanks to Grace Ashcroft’s. For the unversed, her mother, Alyssa, first appeared in RE Outbreak.

That said, these are mere predictions and Capcom hasn’t announced any of these projects officially yet. Which game do you think would be remade next? Do let us know and keep watching this space for more such articles.

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