Capcom explains why the Code Veronica remake is no longer called that

The new name of Claire and Chris Redfield's adventure hides an important decision for the future of the saga.

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One of the most notable announcements from the recent Summer Game Fest was the return of one of the most beloved installments of Resident Evil. However, many players were surprised to discover that Capcom had decided to drop the Code Veronica name in favor of simply calling the project Resident Evil Veronica.

Now, thanks to statements made by producer Jun Takeuchi, we know the reasons behind this decision, and it appears that it’s not just a matter of aesthetics.

Capcom considers Resident Evil Veronica a chapter on par with the main installments

According to Takeuchi, the Code Veronica name didn’t accurately reflect the project’s importance within the franchise. For Capcom, this new version is not just a remake of a secondary installment, but a production that stands on the same level as the numbered chapters in the series.

Precisely for this reason, the team opted to simplify the name and change it to Resident Evil Veronica, thus strengthening its connection to the mainline saga. Additionally, the company has taken advantage of the new logo to highlight the letters “REV”, a detail that plays with the word “Veronica” and can be read in different ways within the design of the emblem.

Capcom’s intention is for this new installment to retain the identity and events of the classic original, but present them with much greater relevance within the Resident Evil universe. Takeuchi himself considers the game to occupy a fundamental place in the franchise’s history and believes it deserved a name that could convey that importance.

There are still many details to be discovered about Resident Evil Veronica, but it’s clear that Capcom doesn’t want players to see it as just a revision of a classic, but as one of the pillars on which the future of the saga will be built.