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Code Vein 2 will bring together Soulslike combat, anime, and time travel

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 2 is largely more of the same despite its story reset, but I think I'm okay with that

After three hours with Code Vein 2, the anime soulslike feels like a smart evolution of its predecessor that sticks to what it knows best.

Code Vein 2 doesn't use generative AI because its dev values "art style" and the "cohesiveness" of its world

Code Vein 2 producer Keita Iizuka tells us how the 'dramatic exploration action-RPG' sequel has evolved, and why ...
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Code Vein 2 is getting a character creator demo ahead of launch

If you're looking forward to Code Vein 2, you'll be happy to learn that a character creator demo will be available ahead of its launch.

Code Vein 2 - Official game overview trailer

Don't miss the Game Overview Trailer for Code Vein 2, an anime action-adventure souls-like RPG developed by Bandai Namco. Players can get the full and thorough rundown on everything the sequel to Code ...
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Code Vein II Character Creator Demo Debuts This Month

A Code Vein II Character Creator Demo will debut a week ahead of the game so we can get our avatars ready ahead of time.

Playing Code Vein 2 made me wonder why more soulslikes don't have guns, even if I could do with a bit less anime melodrama

Aside from its proper noun-heavy time travel anime plotting, Code Vein 2 is a soulslike hyperfocused on layered combat ...
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Code Vein 2 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Bandai Namco has announced Code Vein 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026. "If time were a weapon to wield, could you undo the sins of ruin? Bound By Blood, ...
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Code Vein 2 Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025

In a surprising vampiric twist, we're getting a sequel to 2019's Code Vein. It is aptly titled Code Vein 2, and it's due out 2026 across PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S. Publisher Bandai ...
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The soulslike action RPG Code Vein is getting a sequel

Bandai Namco is making a sequel to the 2019 action RPG Code Vein. The sequel, appropriately-named Code Vein II, is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2026. The announcement was made during the ...
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'Code Vein II' Comes To PS5, Xbox Series X|S And PC In January 2026, Shows Off 15 Mins Of Gameplay - Screens & Trailer

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 ...
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PC Games to Watch in January 2026, From Code Vein 2 to Pathologic 3

A list of well-known developers is reportedly ready to release their latest version of personal computer (PC) games next year. Starting in January 2026, there will be dozens of games released to ...