Code Vein 2 Releases January 29, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox

Bandai Namco Entertainment released Code Vein 2 on January 29, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, marking a significant evolution in the anime-inspired Soulslike series. The action RPG introduces an open-world structure and time-travel narrative, earning praise for its character customization and build flexibility while drawing criticism for technical issues and repetitive elements.

Players assume the role of a revenant, an immortal bloodsucker in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a looming catastrophe known as the Resurgence. To avert it, the protagonist, aided by a time-traveling companion named Lou, journeys 100 years into the past to bond with five legendary heroes. These alliances yield resonant objects that unlock the heroes' spherical tombs in the present, where players must battle their corrupted forms. The story unfolds across three distinct regions in "The Frontier," with exploration spanning both timelines. Choices in the past can subtly alter the present landscape, adding emotional weight to boss encounters against familiar allies turned monstrous.

Gameplay builds on the original 2019 title's foundations but shifts toward openness, drawing...