Capcom has issued a statement saying that those in Europe may experience delays or availability issues over physical copies of the Resident Evil 3 remake due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The global release date for the Resident Evil 3 remake is still the same and those who have pre-ordered the game digitally should still receive it when it unlocks on April 3rd, 2020.
“As we all know, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is having a widespread impact as respective governments in Europe have instituted various restrictions to prevent any additional spread,” Capcom UK wrote on Twitter.
“Although the global release date for Resident Evil 3 remains April 3, 2020, some European markets may experience delayed deliveries or availability of physical goods, including disc copies of games. […] Please check with your local retailers for further updates regarding individual orders and availability of Resident Evil 3 physical copies and Collector’s Editions.”
“We will do our best to keep you updates o major changes, and thank you for your patience,” the statement finished. “In the meanwhile, we hope that you and your loved ones stay safe.”
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— Capcom Europe (@CapcomEurope) March 26, 2020
These potential delays and availability issues shouldn’t affect those outside of Europe. If you’re based in Europe and you’ve pre-ordered the Resident Evil 3 remake in some physical capacity, Capcom say you should check in with your local retailer for updates on your order. As stated above, digital pre-orders should be unaffected.
About COVID-19:
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