Capcom opened Summer Game Fest 2026 with a bombshell: Resident Evil Veronica, a full remake of the beloved 2000 survival horror classic Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, is officially in development and set to launch in 2027. The announcement trailer debuted June 5, kicking off the annual showcase to thunderous response from the horror gaming community.
The original Code: Veronica followed Claire Redfield on a harrowing journey from an Umbrella-run prison island to a remote Antarctic research facility, reuniting her with her brother Chris in one of the franchise’s most intense entries. The remake expands on that story with a reportedly semi-open world structure and an evolved narrative built entirely on Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine — the same technology behind Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4 (2023), and Resident Evil 2 (2019). Claire Redfield returns as the protagonist, rendered in the cinematic detail that has become the studio’s modern standard.
Resident Evil Veronica is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. No specific release window beyond 2027 has been announced.
The reveal arrives alongside other Capcom announcements at Summer Game Fest, including a new look at Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance and a Street Fighter 6 Year 4 roster reveal — but it was the Code: Veronica remake that stole the show.
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