Combat mechanics in Code Vein 2 in Code Vein 2 revolves around three core pillars: weapons, Formae, and Drain Attacks.

Despite fantastic build flexibility, Code Vein 2 struggles to improve upon its predecessor as it fails to avoid many of the ...

The soulslike genre revolves around challenge and skill mastery, both of which hold true for Code Vein 2. From the opening hours, it is clear that it is designed with mechanical depth in mind. Combat ...

Official: Bandai Namco announces performance updates and QoL fixes for Code Vein 2. Read the full developer roadmap for ...

An anime hack-and-slash in soulslike clothing.

Code Vein 2 improves on its predecessor, providing a solid action RPG experience that is unfortunately lacking in one major department.

In 2019, Bandai Namco continued its foray into the Soulslike business in true Bandai Namco fashion. The original Code Vein introduced an anime storyline, anime character designs, and a unique anime ...

Code Vein II is a shocking step down from its predecessor in many regards, widening the scope of its environments and maps only to feel more barren and lifeless as a result. Its world is populated ...

Code Vein II is an action/RPG where you embark on a journey through a world that spans across two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve. If time were a weapon to ...

Code Vein 2 introduces a deeper partner system and launches fully on January 30, 2026, following early access editions.

The first Code Vein was a moderately well-received soulslike with a lot of anime overtones. I appreciated its willingness to embrace the soulslike subgenre, and the twist on vampires was fun enough.

After Code Vein 2's rocky start, Bandai Namco assures fans that fixes are coming to make it better.