State of Resident Evil Veronica called dire, with Requiem DLC release date also in doubt

Capcom has had a successful 2026, led by the brisk sales of Resident Evil Requiem. Even so, fans may not see more entries in the survival horror series as soon as expected. Two sources have discussed internal delays to Resident Evil Veronica, with one journalist predicting a 2028 release date. Meanwhile, the Requiem DLC is now rumored for late 2027.

A concerning update

Knoebel, a popular gaming news provider, shared a surprisingly negative assessment of the Code: Veronica remake. Although he later deleted the Bluesky post, a ResetEra forum member captured the text. Knoebel explained that “development is in trouble” and the project is “way behind schedule.”

According to the leak, despite Capcom Division 1's experience, they are struggling to finish cutscenes. Ignoring some aspects of production, Knoebel characterizes the state of the new Resident Evil game as a “sh*tshow.” The source was apparently a private message, but followers should consider the claims unverified.

Longtime Capcom insider Dusk Golem also posted a troubling, if not quite as dire, update on social media. The Resident Evil Veronica release date was reportedly initially Q1 2027. However, it was later pushed to Q2 before Fall 2027 became the target.

What's the holdup?

Golem believes the studio wants to “fix medium or medium-small issues”. While Resident Evil Requiem enjoys rave reviews, it’s applying constructive feedback to Veronica. Common complaints included a disconnect between the horror-filled Grace segments and Leon’s action sequences. The criticism is slowing the Requiem DLC as well, which may not surface for another year.

Capcom announced the modernized Code: Veronica at Summer Game Fest in June 2026. Fans anticipated a new trailer at the December Game Awards, a frequent showcase for the franchise. That scenario now looks unlikely.

Even the rumored Resident Evil Zero remake could be in jeopardy. Knoebel says M-Two, the original development team, stumbled before Division 1 replaced them. Golem identifies 2028 as a probable launch window, but there is less known about any recent progress.