Resident Evil Veronica remake already proving popular for Capcom, as wishlists reach an impressive milestone
Capcom’s Resident Evil Veronica remake has achieved a significant pre-release milestone, accumulating over 2 million wishlists across multiple platforms. The company announced the achievement via social media, highlighting strong consumer interest in the project.
The remake is confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom shared store links across these platforms alongside the announcement, emphasizing the multi-platform release strategy.
Wishlists have become an increasingly important metric within the gaming industry. Beyond indicating consumer interest and demand, they serve a functional role on digital storefronts—particularly Steam—where they improve a game’s discoverability and visibility in recommendation algorithms and search results. Publishers use wishlist data to gauge pre-release enthusiasm and inform marketing and launch decisions.
The 2 million wishlist milestone represents substantial pre-launch momentum for the remake, reflecting considerable anticipation from players seeking to revisit or experience the classic title in updated form. While wishlists don’t convert one-to-one into sales, they remain a reliable indicator of market demand and commercial potential.
The announcement reflects Capcom’s confidence in the project and validates the publisher’s strategy of remaking classic Resident Evil entries. The strong pre-launch reception positions the Resident Evil Veronica remake as one of the company’s most highly anticipated upcoming releases.