30 Things You Didn't Know About The Resident Evil Series
25. Resident Evil Code: Veronica Was Supposed To Be Resident Evil 3
Capcom wanted a sequel to Resident Evil 2 ASAP, and while Code: Veronica was supposed to be the third main entry, it wasn't finished.
Instead, Jill's side-story about her battle against Nemesis - which was in development alongside Code Veronica - had a 3 slapped on it and shoved out the door instead.