We finally know that the Resident Evil Code Veronica remake is real, bringing an end to years of hoping and praying for Capcom to finally unveil it. In my not-so-humble opinion, the original is one of the best entries in the franchise, and was always a strong candidate to follow in the footsteps of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4, with those remakes offering a terrific experience.
If, like me, you're an existing fan, you probably already know what to expect when the time comes for the CV remake to release. But, in a nutshell, it follows Resident Evil's Claire, who's still searching for her brother several months after the events of Resident Evil 2.
Here's what we know about the Resident Evil Code Veronica remake.
Is there a Resident Evil Code Veronica remake?
Yes, during Summer Game Fest 2026, Capcom finally revealed the anticipated remake, dubbing it Resident Evil Veronica. We don't have a precise release date for it yet, though we know it's due to launch in 2027.
What is Resident Evil Code Veronica?
Code Veronica is an entry in the beloved survival horror franchise, in which the Redfield siblings are the main stars. Capcom released the game on the Dreamcast in 2000, making it the fourth game in the series and the first to land on a platform other than PlayStation.
Story-wise, the game takes place three months after the events of Resident Evil 2 and sees the siblings try to survive a viral outbreak. Yes, this means Claire and Chris have to face the hordes and yet another evil genius who wants to ruin the world with a Resident Evil virus. One half of the game you spend with Claire as she searches for Chris, while the other is with her big brother.
Unlike previous Resident Evil games, Code Veronica features real-time 3D environments and a dynamic camera, effectively moving the series away from those iconic fixed camera hallways of the Spencer Mansion.
What are the Resident Evil Code Veronica platforms?
While Resident Evil Code Veronica is originally native to the Sega Dreamcast, it's also on PlayStation 2 and GameCube. Furthermore, in 2011, Capcom released HD remasters of the game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Is Resident Evil Code Veronica on Nintendo Switch?
No, Code Veronica isn't on Nintendo Switch. While the absence of Claire's game is disappointing, you can still play as her on the platform thanks to Resident Evil Revelations 2 and the Resident Evil 2 Remake, both of which are among the best Resident Evil games out there.
Better still, though Claire isn't involved, you can join her brother Chris on Switch in Revelations, Resident Evil 5, and Resident Evil Village. For those who need a bit of Leon in their lives, there's also a Resident Evil 4 port on Switch, not to be confused with the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Will Resident Evil Veronica be on Switch 2?
Though you can't play the original version on the Switch family of consoles, Resident Evil Veronica is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, so nobody has to miss out on this one. Requiem performed really well, minus the odd hiccup here and there, on the platform, so we're keen to give Veronica a go on the hybrid console.
Is Code: Veronica a long game?
An average playthrough of Resident Evil: Code Veronica takes between ten and 12 hours on your first attempt, up to 15 if you search every nook and cranny. To that end, Code: Veronica is longer than the likes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, though the speed at which you finish any Resident Evil game also comes down to skill and how well you know it already.