Resident Evil: Veronica Reimagines Its Villain
Originally published Jun 11, 2026
By Darryn Bonthuys · GameSpot
AI-generated summary based on GameSpot · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 11, 2026
Key points
- Resident Evil: Veronica is a remake of Code Veronica, set to release in 2027.
- The villain Alfred Ashford will undergo a significant reimagining in the remake.
- The original portrayal of Ashford has been criticized for problematic implications.
- Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed the game will maintain the dark tone of the original.
- The remake is being treated as a mainline Resident Evil title and will be third-person.
Resident Evil: Veronica, the upcoming remake of Code Veronica, is set to make significant changes to its villain, Alfred Ashford. The original game's portrayal of Ashford, who switches between his identity and that of his sister, Alexia, has been criticized for problematic implications. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed that the remake will explore character depth while maintaining the dark themes of the original. The game will be a third-person experience and is scheduled for a 2027 release across multiple platforms, including PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
Read the original story: GameSpot — by Darryn Bonthuys