Resident Evil Code: Veronica Receives Treatment Similar to Mainline Titles

Capcom’s announcement of Resident Evil Veronica at Summer Game Fest 2026 has finally put to rest the long-standing speculation about a remake of the classic Dreamcast survival horror title, Resident Evil Code: Veronica. This game holds a significant place in the franchise as it was the first fully 3D entry and continued the gripping narratives of Claire and Chris Redfield, the dual protagonists.

The reveal of Resident Evil Veronica was met with excitement from fans, though it left many details under wraps. However, during the Summer Game Fest Play Days showcase, game producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi provided some insights. He emphasized that Veronica is being treated with the same level of respect as a mainline Resident Evil game, and the remake aims to modernize the experience, akin to the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4.

Here’s what we discovered about Resident Evil Veronica this week.

While the reveal trailer showcased a first-person perspective, players will actually experience the game through a traditional third-person camera. “It’s going to align closely with the feel of the Resident Evil 2 remake,” Hirabayashi explained via a translator. “It’s a third-person game.”

Although Hirabayashi didn’t suggest the inclusion of an optional first-person view, the first-person segments in the trailer might resemble sequences like the opening of the Resident Evil 3 remake, where players initially see events from Jill Valentine’s perspective before switching to third person.

In this year’s Resident Evil Requiem, players had the choice to experience Grace Ashcroft’s segments in either first- or third-person. It appears that Veronica may not provide that flexibility.

Throughout the Resident Evil series, characters like Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield transition from ordinary individuals to formidable heroes. Claire Redfield won’t undergo such a drastic transformation in Resident Evil Veronica, but she will show some growth since her last appearance.

“The last time we played as Claire was in the Resident Evil 2 remake,” Hirabayashi noted. “In the game’s timeline, following the Raccoon City incident, Veronica takes place three months later. In that short time, Claire hasn’t become a government agent or anything like that. The experience has changed her, and she has received some training from her brother Chris.”

This suggests that players can expect Claire to behave similarly to her portrayal in the Resident Evil 2 remake.

In the original opening of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, Claire showcased action-hero skills, dodging helicopter gunfire and taking out enemies with explosive barrels. It seems Capcom may dial back that level of action for the remake.

As for the decision to drop “Code” from Code: Veronica, Hirabayashi explained that Capcom wants to emphasize the game’s significance, treating it as equally important as a numbered title in the franchise. “We respect the original,” he stated, “but I’d like you to consider the titles of recent Resident Evil games, such as Village and Requiem.” He indicated that the titles reflect their themes, just as Veronica will.

Hirabayashi did not confirm that Resident Evil Veronica would replace Resident Evil 5, as some fans have speculated. Given that the original RE5 is one of the best-selling titles in the series, with 17 million units sold, a remake of that game is likely on the horizon.

If there were any doubts about Steve Burnside’s return in Resident Evil Veronica, Hirabayashi effectively dismissed them. Like Claire, his character will evolve in the remake, he mentioned.

“Let’s say hypothetically that he is in the game,” Hirabayashi said. “As with every remake, we’re always looking for ways to deepen characters and add more dimension. That applies to Claire and may include Steve as well. We’ll have to wait and see.”

Fans of Resident Evil can expect to learn much more as Resident Evil Veronica approaches its release. Capcom plans to launch Resident Evil Veronica sometime in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.