Fans Find New Story Link Between Resident Evil 3 and CODE: Veronica Involving Chris Redfield
Fans Discover Hidden Link Between Resident Evil 3 and CODE: Veronica
One of the most beloved entries in the Resident Evil franchise remains CODE: Veronica, a direct sequel to Resident Evil 2 that originally served as the series’ true third installment. This chapter marked a major leap for the franchise, transitioning to full 3D environments, improved character models, and a chilling gothic narrative a departure from the more science-focused tone of previous games.
While Chris Redfield is a central figure in the series, his storyline noticeably disappears for several titles after the first game, aside from a cameo in Resident Evil 2. Canonically, Chris departs Raccoon City immediately after the events of the first game to investigate Umbrella Corporation, while Jill Valentine and Barry Burton later follow his trail after the events of Resident Evil 3.
Chris’s covert mission sets the stage for Claire Redfield’s journey. Desperate to find her brother, Claire becomes entangled in two separate T-virus outbreaks, most notably in CODE: Veronica, where she finally contacts Chris with Leon’s help. Recently, however, fans have discovered a previously overlooked connection between Resident Evil 3 and CODE: Veronica, thanks to a social media post by user JillValenField96.
In the early parts of CODE: Veronica, Claire and Steve discover data on a Rockfort Island computer — Umbrella’s private prison revealing that Chris was being closely monitored, with his location tracked as though an assassination attempt was planned. This directly links to a hidden epilogue file in Resident Evil 3, in which Jill reaches Europe only to find Chris’s apartment empty except for bloodstains, implying a violent confrontation between Chris and Umbrella agents.
Although this detail has never been officially confirmed by CAPCOM, it adds an intriguing layer to the overarching story, connecting the narrative threads from the Spencer Mansion incident to Raccoon City and eventually Rockfort Island. These subtle story beats, character motivations, and hidden lore details continue to fuel fan discussions and deepen the series’ timeline.
About Resident Evil CODE: Veronica
CODE: Veronica follows Claire Redfield, one of the few survivors of the Raccoon City outbreak, on her relentless search for Chris. Captured by Umbrella and sent to a prison island for rogue employees, Claire soon discovers the facility is overrun with zombies. Alongside fellow prisoner Steve Burnside, she must fight to escape the nightmare. The remastered version of the game is currently available on Xbox 360 and is playable on Xbox Series X|S.
