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The 2027 Horizon

2027 feels like an eternity away, especially after that electrifying reveal trailer at Summer Game Fest. But if there is one thing we have learned from Capcom’s trajectory over the last several years, it is that they are playing the long game. They are meticulous. They are listening.

Seeing Claire Redfield—modeled with the kind of fidelity that makes her look like a real person rather than a polygon doll—walking through a chillingly detailed environment gives me goosebumps. It’s the visual storytelling that the series has become famous for. As a graphic designer and creative, I am particularly interested to see how they utilize the RE Engine to contrast the dark, stifling isolation of the prison island with the cold, expansive emptiness of the Antarctic research facility.

If the quality of the recent Resident Evil titles is any indicator, we are in for a treat. They have transformed the franchise from a niche survival horror series into a blockbuster juggernaut that manages to balance action, puzzle-solving, and genuine terror better than almost any other studio in the business.

So, to the folks at Capcom: take your time. Polish those shadows. Make sure the inventory management is just the right amount of stressful. We will be waiting. And in the meantime, I’ll be over here replaying Village for the tenth time, just to keep my aim sharp for when the horror returns.

Resident Evil: Veronica is officially on the map. And honestly? It’s about time.

Resident Evil Veronica - Announcement Trailer

Are you excited for the return to Rockfort Island? Share your theories, hopes, and favorite memories of the original Code: Veronica in the comments below.