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Resident Evil Veronica remake already proving popular for Capcom, as wishlists reach an impressive milestone
Capcom has revealed that Resident Evil Veronica, its remake of the divisive Code: Veronica, has surpassed 2 million wishlists across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Switch 2 ahead of its release. The milestone was shared in a post on X thanking fans, and while wishlists don't translate directly into sales, they are an increasingly valuable metric for publishers, helping gauge interest and boost a game's visibility on storefronts such as Steam.
The remake was announced in June at Summer Game Fest, fulfilling long-standing fan requests for Capcom to revisit the cult favourite spin-off, and is due out sometime in 2027. It is being developed by core team members behind the well-received Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes, and will adopt a third-person perspective throughout, taking cues from the Resident Evil 2 remake. Capcom has also dropped "Code" from the title for a sharper name and confirmed the story is being adjusted to better align with the wider, evolving Resident Evil narrative.
In short
- Resident Evil Veronica remake tops 2 million wishlists before release
- Made by the Resident Evil 2 and 4 remake teams
- Due out in 2027 with a reworked story and title
Explained simply
Resident Evil is Capcom’s long-running survival horror series, in which characters face dangerous outbreaks and creatures. Code: Veronica was a spin-off released in 2000, following siblings Claire and Chris Redfield as they confront a new threat; it is regarded by some fans as a cult favourite, though responses to it have been mixed.
Capcom is remaking the game as Resident Evil Veronica, with a third-person view similar to its Resident Evil 2 remake. The studio says it is adjusting the story to fit the series’ wider narrative, which has developed across many games. Wishlists let players signal interest in an unreleased game on digital storefronts, but do not guarantee a purchase.