Resident Evil 3 Physical Copies Could Be Delayed in Europe

Resident Evil 3's physical release could be delayed in Europe, Capcom has announced. The news comes from the Capcom UK Twitter feed, which explained how the launch of the game could be affected by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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— Capcom UK (@Capcom_UK) March 26, 2020

Restrictions in European countries on travel and the shipment of goods are in place to stop the spread of the virus, and could potentially affect the game's release in Europe. Whilst reaffirming the global release date of April 3, 2020, Capcom noted that European markets "may experience delayed deliveries or availability of physical goods, including disc copies of games." This means that some stores, and thus customers, may not receive Resident Evil 3 until an undetermined point after launch due to potential supply chain problems caused by the pandemic. The digital release of the game will naturally go on unaffected. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/25/resident-evil-3-preview"] "We are closely following official regulations to ensure we are prioritizing the safety of our fans, employees and partners," Capcom's statement reads. The company is in communication with its distribution partners to ensure the game's availability in accordance with current importing guidelines, and we'll be sure to let you know if Capcom issues any more updates. For more information about Resident Evil 3, check out our preview of the game. For a list of recommendations on how best to help, and stay safe, during the Coronavirus pandemic, please read our resource guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.