Code Vein II

Presentation

Code Vein II continues the Action RPG formula of the first game with a new story centered on the Resurgence, a catastrophe once again threatening humans and Revenants. The player takes the role of a Revenant Hunter accompanied by Lou MagMell, who has the power to travel through time.

The adventure alternates between the present and a period one hundred years in the past. Events discovered in the past help explain the origins of the current situation and allow the player to influence the fate of several Revenants tied to the world's history.

The environments are larger and can be crossed on foot or with the Motorcycle Forma, a summoned bike used to travel more quickly between different regions.

Combat retains a challenging approach built around observing enemies, choosing the right moment to strike and managing abilities. The player can use several weapon categories, including new options such as dual blades and Rune Blades.

Drain attacks allow the player to recover Ichor, the resource required to use many powers. Their behavior depends in part on the equipped Jail, a device worn on the back that modifies certain attributes and available draining actions.

Formae replace part of the traditional Gift system from the first game. They cover different offensive, magical, support and defensive abilities that consume Ichor recovered during combat.

Blood Codes remain at the center of character building. They define different combat styles and can be combined with weapons, Formae and Boosters to create configurations focused on power, mobility, ranged combat or heavy use of abilities.

The new Partner System expands the role of companions. In Summoning mode, the partner fights directly alongside the player. In Assimilation mode, the partner temporarily merges with the Hunter to improve their attributes and abilities.

Partners also provide specific bonuses that evolve with the relationship built with them. They can notably use a Restorative Offering to bring the player back into battle after being defeated, at the cost of becoming temporarily unavailable.

Character creation remains highly developed and allows extensive customization of the Revenant Hunter's appearance before freely evolving their combat style throughout the adventure.

Key points

• A new story set in the world of Code Vein.
• A customizable Revenant Hunter as the protagonist.
• Lou MagMell possesses the ability to travel through time.
• The adventure alternates between the present and a past one hundred years earlier.
• Larger environments explored on foot or with the Motorcycle Forma.
• Drain attacks are used to recover Ichor.
• Jails modify drain abilities and certain attributes.
• Formae cover offensive, magical, support and defensive powers.
• Blood Codes still allow different combat styles to be built.
• The Partner System features Summoning and Assimilation modes.
• Companions provide abilities and bonuses tied to their relationship with the player.
• Progression combines exploration, challenging combat and changes made to the past.

Conclusion

Code Vein II preserves the Action RPG foundations of the first game while significantly expanding its combat and companion systems.

Jails, Formae and Blood Codes allow the player to freely reshape their character build, while Summoning and Assimilation give companions a role that is much more directly connected to combat style.

Travel between two eras also becomes the core of both the story and exploration, as understanding and changing certain events in the past becomes the key to preventing the collapse of the present world.

Good to know

Code Vein II was developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

The game was released on January 30, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.

The Deluxe, Ultimate and Collector's Editions provide access to the game from January 27, 2026 as part of an early-access period.

Unlike the first Code Vein, this sequel is presented as a single-player experience focused on game-controlled partners.

The first narrative expansion, Mask of Idris, was released on September 9, 2026. It introduces a new story set in the Forsaken World along with additional content.

A free 2.0 update, released the same day, adds The Age of Harmony, an epilogue available after a specific ending, along with new partner-related episodes and additional challenges.

These post-launch additions remain separate from the original campaign.

This entry focuses on the main story, time travel, Blood Codes, Formae, Jails and the Partner System of Code Vein II, without detailing every weapon, build or expansion individually.