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Unlike Its Reveal Trailer, Resident Evil Veronica on PS5 Will Be Fully Third-Person
Resident Evil Veronica, a remake of Code Veronica, will feature a fully third-person perspective on PlayStation 5, despite its reveal trailer showing first-person gameplay. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed this was a deliberate misdirect, with the game sticking to the classic viewpoint throughout. Capcom is known for surprising players with its game design choices.
Capcom says Resident Evil Veronica will be a third-person game
Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed that Resident Evil Veronica will feature a third-person perspective, despite the trailer's initial first-person view. He emphasized that the game is a main series entry and will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Unlike Resident Evil Requiem, it will not have dual protagonists.
Capcom’s PS5 Remake of PS2 Action Game Will Include Story Changes
Capcom has confirmed that the upcoming PlayStation 5 remake of Resident Evil Veronica will include story changes to improve continuity within the larger Resident Evil universe. Series producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi stated that these adjustments are being made to better connect the game to titles like Resident Evil 7, 8, and 9. The original Code Veronica, released over 25 years ago on the Dreamcast, is a mainline entry but has been considered somewhat of an outlier in the series' narrative.
Capcom details the reason for Resident Evil Veronica’s new name, will be third-person
Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi explained that the remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica has been retitled Resident Evil Veronica to align with modern naming conventions. The game, set for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, will feature a third-person perspective despite trailer footage showing first-person gameplay.
Resident Evil Veronica's first-person trailer was a deliberate misdirect, Capcom producer confirms the horror game…
Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed that the upcoming Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake will be a third-person game, despite a first-person segment in the announcement trailer. He stated the first-person scene was a deliberate misdirect to build mystery and that the 'V' in the trailer acronym stands for Veronica, not a Roman numeral for Resident Evil 5. The remake is slated for a 2027 release.
Wondering why Resident Evil Veronica has ditched the "Code" from the original's name? Capcom explains all
Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi explained that the remake of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica has been retitled Resident Evil Veronica to align with the naming convention of other mainline Resident Evil titles. Hirabayashi stated that the development team views remakes as equally important as numbered entries and chose 'Veronica' as the most representative title. The game is confirmed to be a third-person title and is slated for release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC next year.
Resident Evil Veronica Will Only Have 1 Camera Option Unlike Trailer
Capcom has confirmed that the upcoming Resident Evil Veronica remake will exclusively feature a third-person camera perspective, mirroring the original release. Series producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi clarified that the first-person segments shown in the reveal trailer were a special creative choice for the announcement and not indicative of gameplay options. The remake is scheduled for release in 2027 and will include modern polish and mechanics.
Despite its trailer, Capcom says its Resident Evil - Code: Veronica remake is third-person and taking its cue from Resident Evil 2
Capcom has confirmed that the upcoming remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica will feature a third-person perspective, similar to the Resident Evil 2 remake, rather than the first-person view seen in its announcement trailer. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi stated the game aims to respect the original while taking cues from Resident Evil 2, and will tell Claire Redfield's story three months after the Raccoon City incident. The remake is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
