One of Summer Game Fest’s surprise announcements in 2025, Code Vein 2, is arriving seven years after its predecessor. Maintaining its action-RPG roots and anime aesthetic, the sequel aims to attract ...

Code Vein 2 is built around how each weapon feels in your hands. Every weapon type has its own speed, range, and damage ...

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.

Bandai Namco’s Code Vein 2 sets out to redefine what the role-playing game series can be, shedding the narrative baggage of its predecessor in favor of an entirely new world, cast, and thematic ...

If you’re a fan of Soulslike games, chances are that you’ve spent some time with Code Vein. Code Vein 2 is looking like it might outdo its predecessor, based on my time with a hands-on preview 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 ...

Code Vein II is a shocking step down from its predecessor in many regards, widening the scope of its environments and maps ...

What gets me are her eyes. They’re purple. You can see them through the gas mask. I didn’t know that initially when I selected her; I picked this woman as my base character because she wore a black ...

Slaying the Hero Zenon is the fourth hero slaying quest in Code Vein 2. You can only start this quest after defeating the first three heroes then speaking to ...

With more of an Elden Ring approach with its open world and (somewhat) non-linearity, Code Vein 2 tries to tap into that ...

Christian has over three years of experience writing in the gaming industry, including guides and reviews, for publications such as DualShockers, Attack of the Fanboy, and PC Invasion. He has been an ...