Platforms
- PCJan 29, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.77.91K Players
- PlayStation 5Jan 26, 2026NAplayscore7.229 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox Series X|SJan 29, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
31 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
- Code Vein II can be both fun and frustrating in equal measure. Graphics 80 Sound 85 Gameplay 82 Control 83 Story 84 Overall Score 83 DISCLAIMER This article is based on a free copy of a game/album provided to RPGFan by the publisher or PR firm.
· Mar 11, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - 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.
Josh Torres · Mar 03, 2026 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Despite fantastic build flexibility, Code Vein 2 struggles to improve upon its predecessor as it fails to avoid many of the same aggravating pitfalls.
Richard Wakeling · Jan 30, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Seven years after the original, Bandai Namco release a surprise sequel to Code Vein that combines familiar Soulslike gameplay with time-travelling vampires.
· Jan 29, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - While Code Vein II's narrative leaves a lot to be desired, and the lack of multiplayer is disappointing, the gameplay is incredibly engaging and satisfying.
· Jan 29, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - GREAT Code Vein II is a fantastic game and a clear improvement on much of what made the first one great. That said, it also brings back a few lingering frustrations from its predecessor, issues that really should have been addressed and are hard to ignore.
Varun Karunakar · Jan 28, 2026 Reviewed on PCRead full review - While Code Vein 2 has flashes of greatness, this soulslike action RPG isn't able to maintain a consistent level of quality, and can be sloppy as often as it is compelling.
Michael Higham · Jan 27, 2026 Reviewed on PC, PS5, Series X|SRead full review - At its best, Code Vein 2 provides comfortable, anime-flavored escapism. It’s shallow stuff, but it's combat offers a reliable source of mindless fun if you’re willing to wade through the mediocre world and performance issues.
· Jan 27, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Code Vein II is exactly what you'd expect – yet another Soulslike derivative with a fresh(ish) coat of anime-style paint.
James Berich · Jan 27, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Code Vein 2 delivers a challenging and mechanically deep soulslike experience that embraces its anime aesthetic.
· Jan 27, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
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.
Developer: Bandai Namco Studios