Capcom's newly announced Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake tops Summer Game Fest 2026 Steam wishlist rankings, reaffirming the enduring appeal of classic survival horror.
Following the conclusion of Summer Game Fest 2026, host Geoff Keighley shared data from game analytics firm GameDiscoverCo revealing the top 10 games by new Steam wishlist additions during the showcase period. Capcom's recently unveiled Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake claimed the top spot by a significant margin, becoming the biggest winner of this year's Summer Game Fest.
The announcement, made during the festival, sent waves of excitement through the global gaming community. The long-awaited remake of the 2000 survival horror classic resonated strongly with fans who have been requesting a modern version of this pivotal entry in the Resident Evil timeline for years.
According to producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, the development team — the same acclaimed group behind the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes — is working to calibrate Code Veronica's position within the series timeline. The remake aims to resolve long-standing timeline inconsistencies while preserving the original's classic content and beloved core features.
Set for a 2027 release, the project was greenlit shortly after RE4 Remake's completion. The game continues the story from Resident Evil 2's ending, following Claire Redfield's search for her brother Chris. The remake will retain the classic third-person survival horror gameplay set on Rockfort Island, emphasizing resource management and strategic survival.
The top 10 list also featured Guild Wars 3 at number two, 1666: Amsterdam at three, and Lords of the Fallen 2, Crossfire: Infiltration, HAEX, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced, Alien: Isolation 2, SAW: Genesis, and ILL rounding out the list. The dominance of established IP remakes and sequels underscores the market's appetite for beloved franchises with modern polish.
For Resident Evil fans, the success of Code Veronica Remake on Steam wishlists sends a clear message — the appetite for classic survival horror experiences is stronger than ever, and Capcom's commitment to revisiting its catalog continues to pay dividends.