Code Vein 2 update 1.004 is out on all platforms and this applies balance adjustments. Two more updates are planned in March 2026t.

January has had a fairly slow start for 2026 video game releases, as is typical in the video game industry. We've had a couple of stellar releases, like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S ...

Namco, has released a playable character creation demo on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Code Vein II is the sequel to 2019’s Code Vein, which melded Souls-like gameplay with anime-style ...

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.

Code Vein 2 is releasing early next year, January 30th and we’re all excited to really get it in our hands. The sequel to the cult favourite “anime souls”, Code Vein, this second game looks to be ...

I was unsure about action soulslike Code Vein 2 during my first six hours of play. The game promises a large open world to explore, but it’s hesitant to hand over the reins while your total playtime ...

Following on from the stylish original entry, Code Vein 2 is an anime soulslike game from Bandai Namco that takes inspiration from games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, but also does its own thing. At ...

Code Vein II may be a sequel, but that shouldn’t be a hold-up for anyone who missed out on the previous game. The Bandai Namco title is an exciting blend of anime aesthetics and the darker monsters of ...

The first game may have had a few issues, but in my personal opinion, Code Vein remains one of the best soulslikes for its style alone. Before Elden Ring and the later titles it inspired took the ...

Bandai Namco has released a new extended video this week for the upcoming release of Code Vein II, providing a deeper walkthrough from the developers about the game. The video, which we have for you ...

Ever since the genre gained popularity, soulslike games have been known for their challenging gameplay, punishing difficulty, and steep learning curves. FromSoftware’s Dark Souls made this a defining ...

Requests From a Friend Jadwiga in Code Vein 2 is one of the many quests that you will encounter in Bandai Namco Entertainment's latest ARPG.