The upcoming remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing two million wishlists. Capcom announced the figure via social media, thanking the more than two million players who have added the game to their wishlists.
The strong interest in the remake might seem surprising given that the original Code: Veronica sold fewer copies than some other Resident Evil titles of its era, a situation often attributed to its initial release on the Sega Dreamcast. Furthermore, while critically acclaimed at launch, some of its design choices have been viewed less favorably by certain fans in retrospect. However, the developers behind the remake have a proven track record with the Resident Evil series.
Yoshiaki Hirabayashi is serving as producer, with Kazunori Kadoi and Yasuhiro Anpo directing. This trio previously collaborated on the successful remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4. These previous projects demonstrated the team's ability to honor the source material while implementing changes that enhanced the player experience, such as improving characters like Ashley Graham in the Resident Evil 4 remake from a perceived annoyance to a more developed companion.
Despite having only an announcement trailer to go on, the confirmed involvement of the remake team has evidently generated substantial excitement among the Resident Evil fanbase, as evidenced by the two million wishlists. The original game is remembered for its strong story, atmosphere, and locations, and the development team is expected to refine its gameplay mechanics, including its more challenging control schemes, for a modern audience.