Bandai Namco has announced Code Vein 2 at Summer Game Fest 2025.
The action RPG sequel will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
It looks a tad softer in the Manga-style character design, and there are some pretty cool design elements in there that weren’t really present in much of the original. Check out the trailer below to see what I mean.
Code Vein 2 Trailer
Code Vein 2 boasts a rich narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and destiny, set in a future where the last remnants of humanity and Revenants fight against a world on the verge of collapse. Following the sudden emergence of a threat known as the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have succumbed to madness, transforming into terrifying creatures called Horrors. A Revenant Hunter, guided by a mysterious girl named Lou who possesses the power to travel into the past to rewrite the fate of the world. The player, as the Revenant Hunter, will intervene in key moments of history to alter key revenants’ destinies that reveal hidden truths and information to save the future.
Players will embark on a journey through a world that spans across two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve. Code Vein 2 features distinctive gameplay for an action RPG, where players use blood drained from enemies to unlock a variety of powerful skills, build strategy for combat with Blood codes, and use unique weapons and equipment called Jails to overcome challenging foes and epic bosses. Players can also forge bonds with powerful Partner allies who fight alongside them and enhance their abilities. Each Partner offers distinct skills and deep narrative connections that shape the journey.
The original Code Vein was released back in September 2019, and garnered generally positive reviews. in the game you team up with an AI partner or a friend in co-op multiplayer and venture out into a world of destruction in a story-driven connected dungeon experience. Utilize your combined strength to coordinate your approach and defend one another from surprise attacks or tackle overpowered enemies.