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

Bandai Namco's Code Vein 2, a soulslike action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world of humans and vampire-like Revenants, is scheduled for release on January 29, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. The game serves as a spiritual successor to the 2019 original, introducing time-travel mechanics and refined combat as players work to avert global catastrophe.

In the game's narrative, a disaster called the Resurgence has weakened an ancient seal, the Luna Rapacis, causing Revenants to devolve into mindless Horrors. Players assume the role of a Revenant hunter who partners with Lou, a time-manipulating girl, to journey into the past and break the seal, freeing slumbering heroes from their burden. This epic story unfolds across vast, explorable areas, including dungeons like the Sunken Pylon on MagMell Island, where players confront monsters and uncover lore about ancient civilizations and familial ties among characters.

Previews of the game highlight its emphasis on aggressive, fluid combat that rewards close-range engagement over defensive play. Core mechanics include Blood Codes, which function as customizable character builds allowing players to swap...