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

When Code Vein hit the scene back in 2019, it was to Dark Souls what Bandai Namco’s God Eater was to Monster Hunter. That is to say, an anime-inspired, idea-deficient game with a somewhat unique hook ...

Bandai Namco's latest Soulslike has 'Elden Ring' DNA, courtesy of its open world, but it can't maintain the quality of FromSoftware's Game of the Year effort.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC The future is dead. Humans and ...

Character customization in Code Vein 2 is far deeper than it first appears, letting players shape their Revenant exactly how they want without affecting gameplay balance. You can spend an hour ...

Holly is a hero you can save in the past in Code Vein 2, and she also has a request for you. There's a good amount of time before the start of this side quest, but when you do unlock it, you'll be ...

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 ...

Code Vein 2 is coming soon, and thanks to a pre-holiday season preview event, I’m more excited than ever, and I think you will be too. The original game was a bit of a niche pick: fun, but not as ...