CODE VEIN II

CODE VEIN II is an action RPG in which a Revenant hunter travels through past and present to prevent an impending catastrophe. Alongside Lou MagMell, he meets other Revenants, explores dangerous regions and fights large boss enemies.

The sequel to the 2019 game combines freely customisable combat with a story whose events are linked across two timelines.

CODE VEIN II was released on Jan 30, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Buyers of certain special editions got access from Jan 27.

On Sep 9, 2026, Mask of Idris launched as a major expansion to the story.

CODE VEIN II launched natively for Windows PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No separate version was released for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

The PC version supports German on-screen text and subtitles, as well as English and Japanese voice-over, among others. Steam lists the game as a single-player title.

Combat combines evasive maneuvers, precise attack timing and switching between different weapons and supernatural abilities. Options include swords, halberds, hammers, bayonets, dual blades and rune blades, among others.

Large regions can be explored on foot and with the Motorcycle Forma. Particularly powerful enemies require deliberate coordination of equipment, Blood Code and companion.

Mask of Idris was released on Sep 9, 2026 and takes you to the Forsaken World. There, a web of altered timelines threatens reality. The expansion brings a new story, additional exploration areas, enemies and the character Liv Voda.

The story can only begin after the end of “Luna Fraterna” and a certain amount of progress in Valentin's side mission. Mask of Idris is included in the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions and is also available as additional content.

For the PC version, CODE VEIN II requires at least Windows 11, an Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, Radeon RX 5700 or Intel Arc B570, according to Bandai Namco. You will also need 70 GB of storage space.

For higher graphics settings, Bandai Namco recommends, among others, an Intel Core i7-12700KF or Ryzen 7 7800X3D and a GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 6800. An SSD is recommended.

A phenomenon called Luna Rapacis turns Revenants into dangerous creatures. The Revenant Hunter travels back in time with Lou MagMell to change crucial events and save the present from ruin.

The journeys connect several characters and locations over a span of around a hundred years. Decisions and developments in the past can change the future world.

Companions can fight independently alongside your character or merge with the Hunter, boosting their stats and abilities. You can switch between these forms during combat.

Each partner brings special weapons, passive effects and support abilities. The choice therefore adapts to different enemies and fighting styles.

Blood Codes open different focuses for character development. Formae expand your arsenal with special offensive and defensive abilities, while Jails enable the signature drain attacks.

Weapons, Blood Codes and equipment can be combined and upgraded to suit your own fighting style. Switching between different techniques is an important part of battles.

You can customize your character extensively with settings for physique, hair, face, clothing, accessories and make-up. In special areas such as the hot springs, you can view your own looks and capture them in photo mode.

The character editor is independent of your later combat role. Appearance does not permanently determine the available weapons and Blood Codes.

CODE VEIN II is designed as a single-player adventure. Instead of a second human player, the AI-controlled partners are at the center of the combat system.

This sets the sequel clearly apart from the first CODE VEIN, which allowed online support from another player.

The expansion came with a free larger update that adds more options for exploring after completing the main story. Companions can also be used in later stages of the game.

Exploration and developing your own gear remain part of the game beyond the first story ending.

Bandai Namco Studios developed CODE VEIN II. It was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. As in the first part, Revenants, Blood Codes and tough boss battles form the basis of the game.