Code Vein II
Bandai Namco Studios
· Bandai Namco Entertainment
Role-playing (RPG)
Release Date: January 29, 2026
Code Vein II is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic world where Revenants are being transformed into hostile "Horrors." A Revenant Hunter must partner with a time-manipulating companion named Lou.
Gameplay features third-person action combat and deep RPG progression, emphasizing specialized Blood-based mechanics and character customization. An evolved Partner System enhances tactical cooperation with AI companions during exploration and high-difficulty boss encounters. Success depends on mastering diverse weaponry and temporal abilities to survive a world defined by memory and ruin.
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Critic Reviews
12 reviews
RPG Site
6/10
60
The sequel to Bandai Namco's 2019 Soulslike has a few elements that stand out, but the way it all comes together feels incohesive, and its close release date to Nioh 3 makes Code Vein II's faults feel so much worse when it stands next to its direct competitor.
GameSpot
6/10
60
Despite fantastic build flexibility, Code Vein 2 struggles to improve upon its predecessor as it fails to avoid many of the same aggravating pitfalls.
PC Gamer
69/100
69
An anime hack-and-slash in soulslike clothing.
ComicBook.com
4/5
80
Code Vein 2 delivers a challenging and mechanically deep soulslike experience that embraces its anime aesthetic.
PlayStation Universe
6/10
60
Does Code Vein II continue the revenant feast in style, or does it just suck? Read our Code Vein II PS5 Review for the full verdict!
IGN
6/10
60
A soulslike sequel that has trouble stepping up and standing out.
Noisy Pixel
8/10
80
Code Vein II trades punishing tradition for bold storytelling, open-world exploration, and character-driven choices in Bandai Namco’s surprising sequel.
TheSixthAxis
9/10
90
Code Vein 2 is more than a direct sequel to the original anime Soulslike, taking the form so much further and with a heartfelt time travel story.
Push Square
6/10
60
Mostly mediocre
GamesRadar
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Code Vein 2 feels like the first post-Elden Ring Soulslike to try something of a similar scale, and has inventive combat moves - but it's made too many compromises to get there.
Press Start
7/10
70
Code Vein II Review - An Adventure As Expected
Game Informer
5.5/10
55
Remove Code Vein II's inspirations, and what remains is an unremarkable and forgettable experience.