Code Vein 2 is Dark Souls through an anime lens, and one surprisingly emotional dungeon proves Bandai Namco has raised the stakes

Big in 2026 | Bandai Namco's Soulslike sequel already feels like a step up from its predecessor in many ways ...

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 ...
IGN

Code Vein 2 Preview: New Moon, Same Blood

Code Vein getting a sequel, as announced at Summer Game Fest earlier this year, was a pleasant surprise. The original was good! It was one of those games that necessarily didn’t blow people away, but ...
The Escapist

Code Vein 2 release: Everything to know about the anime soulslike sequel

⚠️ This page mixes confirmed information with industry rumors and speculation. We’ll keep it updated as new details and leaks come to light. Code Vein 2 is the sequel to the Soulslike game that saw a ...
Play Station Universe

Code Vein II Revealed In Stylish Debut Trailer, Coming To PS5 In 2026

Summer Game Fest 2025 has revealed that Code Vein II is currently in development for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S in 2026, with publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment releasing a flashy debut trailer ...
IGN

Code Vein 2: The Final Preview

“Anime Souls” is a term often used to describe the original Code Vein. And while that is a very simple but fair descriptor – it is after all one of the very few soulslike games with an undeniably ...
Game Rant

Code Vein 2 Dials Up Everything for a Bigger Soulslike Sequel

Anthony Taormina is an original member of the Game Rant team, having been part of the publication for 15 years. He coordinates content for all facets of the site and manages its social media, PR, and ...
Shacknews

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 ...
Worth Playing

'Code Vein II' Reveals More Story Details And Introduces Main Characters/Protagonist - 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 ...
GameSpot

Code Vein 2 Seeks To Expand The Souls-like Genre Without Reinventing It

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. After the 2019 release of Code Vein, Bandai Namco staked its claim in a genre it helped popularize as the publisher of games like Dark Souls. Code ...
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Code Vein 2's pre-load on Xbox is now live

If you’ve been looking forward to playing Code Vein 2, then good news! The pre-load for Code Vein 2 on Xbox is now live and ...
The Mirror

Code Vein 2 plays like an anime Soulslike sequel that prioritises refinement over reinvention

Code Vein 2 promises to kick off 2026 in style, offering its unique flavour of action RPG within a new world that won't deny players their preferred level of challenge. Seven years is a long time to ...