During Summer Game Fest 2026, Capcom shocked fans of the Resident Evil franchise by finally revealing that it is, in fact, working on a remake of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, now simply being called Resident Evil Veronica. Following the reveal, Scott and I were treated to a more intimate look at the game, featuring none other than Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, who has been attached to the Resident Evil series for quite some time and is the director of Resident Evil Veronica.
Following the reveal of Resident Evil Veronica, Hirabayashi took the stage for an extensive Q&A session, answering many of the biggest questions fans have had since the game’s announcement. Hirabayashi offered plenty of insight into Capcom’s approach to the remake.
I’ve transcribed this event using the notes I took during the session.
Before taking questions, Hirabayashi explained why Capcom chose to remake Code: Veronica now. According to him, the development team has always viewed the original Code: Veronica as a story that is every bit as important as a numbered Resident Evil game. While Leon’s journey continued through Resident Evil 4, Claire’s story after the Raccoon City Incident has largely been left untouched.
However, Capcom wanted to change that. Code:...
