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Capcom Unveils Resident Evil Veronica Remake for Q1 2027

6/6/2026

Summary

Capcom Announces Veronica Remake

Capcom announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 that Resident Evil Veronica, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, will launch in Q1 2027.
The remake will retain the original’s essence, add modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, vivid graphics, and will launch on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Capcom said a Resident Evil Zero remake will follow Veronica, extending its remake roadmap into 2028.

Summary

Veronica Bridges Timeline

Code Veronica launched in 2000 on the Sega Dreamcast.
It was later ported to PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
A Sony exclusivity deal rebranded it as a spin-off, despite plans for a third numbered entry.
It was the final pure survival-horror title, introducing a rival bioweapon corp and Wesker’s return, and linking to Resident Evil 4 and 5.
Chronologically, it bridges Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, advancing Claire Redfield’s search.

History

Historical Context

Capcom’s 1996 debut Resident Evil, directed by Shinji Mikami, defined the survival-horror genre and had sold roughly 4 million copies worldwide by December 1997. The series’ 2000 Dreamcast entry Code: Veronica later received ports across consoles. In 2026 Capcom announced a multi-platform remake of Code: Veronica, extending the franchise’s long-standing practice of reviving classic titles.

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Capcom Announces Veronica Remake

Capcom announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 that Resident Evil Veronica, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, will launch in Q1 2027.
The remake will retain the original’s essence, add modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, vivid graphics, and will launch on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Capcom said a Resident Evil Zero remake will follow Veronica, extending its remake roadmap into 2028.

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