| Code Vein II | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Bandai Namco Studios |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Director | |
| Producer | Keita Iizuka |
| Composer | Go Shiina[1] |
| Engine | |
| Platforms | |
| Release | January 29, 2026 |
| Genre | Action role-playing |
| Mode | Single-player |
Code Vein II is an upcoming 2026 action role-playing video game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. A sequel to Code Vein (2019), the game is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on January 29, 2026.
Gameplay
Code Vein II is a Soulslike action role-playing video game played from a third-person perspective. In the game, the player assumes control of the Revenant Hunter, who must fight against Horrors, beings corrupted by a mysterious entity known as the Luna Rapacis. The Revenant Hunter is accompanied by a girl named Lou, who possesses the power to manipulate time, allowing players to travel to the past and alter events to influence the present and future.[2] Throughout the game, players are also assisted by AI-controlled companion characters who can assist them in combat. Alternatively, these characters can be assimilated, removing them from the battlefield while granting the player additional bonuses and abilities.[3] According to the team, Code Vein II's world design was more open when compared with the first game, with the players able to traverse the world using a motorcycle.[4]
Development
After the release of Code Vein in 2019, the team at Bandai Namco Studios evaluated player feedback and decided to retain the anime aesthetic while significantly expanding certain features, such as deeper customization options, refined companion characters, and improved boss battles in both difficulty and presentation.[5] Producer Keita Iizuka described the sequel as being "completely different" to the original game, as it is set in a different world and features an original cast of characters.[6]
Release
Code Vein II was announced at Summer Game Fest in June 2025.[7] The game is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on January 30, 2026.[8]
Reception
Code Vein II received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic.[9]
References
- ^ Romano, Sal (October 9, 2025). "Code Vein II 'Story' trailer". Gematsu. Archived from the original on November 14, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ Stechman, Sjaak (June 23, 2025). "Code Vein II Preview - What we can expect". IGN Nordic. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Valentine, Rebekah (October 13, 2025). "Code Vein 2 Preview: New Moon, Same Blood". IGN. Archived from the original on November 13, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Marnell, Blair (July 24, 2025). "Code Vein 2 Lets You Explore With A Badass Motorcycle". GameSpot. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Dedmon, Tannor (June 14, 2025). "Code Vein 2 Interview: Doubling Down on Its Best Traits in a Sea of Soulslikes". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Bardhan, Ashley (June 11, 2025). "Flanked by The Duskbloods and The Blood of Dawnwalker, Code Vein 2 swoops into the vampire game renaissance by "improving" the lovably janky Soulslike RPG we got 6 years ago". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on December 28, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Maker, Connor (June 6, 2025). "Code Vein 2 revealed at Summer Game Fest, headed to PS5, Xbox, and Steam in 2026". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2026. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Brown, Fraser (September 25, 2025). "Code Vein 2's release date reveal means you'll be starting 2026 off by hunting down vampires (but don't call them vampires), which really should be a new year tradition". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "Code Vein II Reviews". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
External links
- Upcoming video games scheduled for 2026
- Post-apocalyptic video games
- Dystopian video games
- Bandai Namco games
- Dark fantasy role-playing video games
- PlayStation 5 games
- Soulslike video games
- Video games about vampires
- Video games developed in Japan
- Video games with gender-selectable protagonists
- Video games set in the future
- Video games about time travel
- Windows games
- Xbox Series X and Series S games
- Action role-playing video games
- Single-player video games
