January has had a fairly slow start for 2026 video game releases, as is typical in the video game industry. We've had a couple of stellar releases, like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S ...

It’s been years since Code Vein first tried to carve out its identity in the Souls-like space. With its anime-inspired aesthetic and flashy combat, the game was an instant curiosity, but that ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. After the 2019 release of Code Vein, Bandai Namco staked its claim in a genre it helped popularize as the publisher of games like Dark Souls. Code ...

The first Code Vein was a moderately well-received soulslike with a lot of anime overtones. I appreciated its willingness to embrace the soulslike subgenre, and the twist on vampires was fun enough.

Preorder any version of Code Vein II, and you’ll unlock the Stylized Forma Set. This DLC includes two in-game pieces of gear: the Twin Fangs of the Lone Wolf weapon and Forma Face Paint. Additionally, ...

Code Vein II may be a sequel, but that shouldn’t be a hold-up for anyone who missed out on the previous game. The Bandai Namco title is an exciting blend of anime aesthetics and the darker monsters of ...

In a surprising vampiric twist, we're getting a sequel to 2019's Code Vein. It is aptly titled Code Vein 2, and it's due out 2026 across PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S. Publisher Bandai ...

Code Vein 2 is off to a bit of a rocky start on Steam, as it's currently sitting with "Mixed" reviews that are, for once, not just about the game's performance. When the first Code Vein game released ...

An anime-infused riff on Dark Souls, the original Code Vein didn't command my attention for long. However, a recent hands-off preview at Summer Game Fest immediately got me more invested in its ...

A Canadian who has worked in the gaming industry for over two decades, Beck grew up on games such as Final Fantasy and Super Mario Bros. He specalizes in roleplaying games, but covers titles in almost ...

Code Vein II is an action/RPG where you embark on a journey through a world that spans across two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve. If time were a weapon to ...

Rhett Roxl is a freelance content writer and an avid video gamer. When he's not writing, or playing video games, or writing about video games, he makes and plays music at local bars. Code Vein is a ...