Code Vein II

Code Vein II is an upcoming action role-playing video game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. A sequel to Code Vein (2019), the game is set to be released for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S on January 29, 2026.

Code Vein II
Developer	Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher	Bandai Namco Entertainment
Producer	Keita Iizuka
Platforms	Windows PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X/S
Release	January 29, 2026
Genre	Action role-playing
Mode	Single-player

Gameplay

Code Vein II is a Soulslike action role-playing video game played from a third-person perspective. In the game, the player assumes control of the Revenant Hunter, who must fight against Horrors, beings corrupted by a mysterious entity known as the Luna Rapacis. The Revenant Hunter is accompanied by a girl named Lou, who possesses the power to manipulate time, allowing players to travel to the past and alter events to influence the present and future.^[1] Throughout the game, players are also assisted by AI-controlled companion characters who can assist them in combat. Alternatively, these characters can be assimilated, removing them from the battlefield while granting the player additional bonuses and abilities.^[2] According to the team, Code Vein II's world design was more open when compared with the first game, with the players able to trasverse the world using a motorcycle.^[3]

Development

After the release of Code Vein in 2019, the team at Bandai Namco Studios evaluated player feedback and decided to retain the anime aesthetic while significantly expanding certain features, such as deeper customization options, refined companion characters, and improved boss battles in both difficulty and presentation.^[4] Producer Keita Iizuka described the sequel as being "completely different" to the original game, as it is set in a different world and features an original cast of characters.^[5]

The game was announced at Summer Game Fest in June 2025.^[6] The game is set to be released for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S on January 30, 2026.^[7]