IGN

Code Vein 2 Preview: New Moon, Same Blood

Code Vein getting a sequel, as announced at Summer Game Fest earlier this year, was a pleasant surprise. The original was good! It was one of those games that necessarily didn’t blow people away, but ...
VideoGamer

Code Vein 2 release date – Everything we know about the vampire soulslike sequel

Following on from the stylish original entry, Code Vein 2 is an anime soulslike game from Bandai Namco that takes inspiration from games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, but also does its own thing. At ...
The Mirror

Code Vein 2 plays like an anime Soulslike sequel that prioritises refinement over reinvention

Code Vein 2 promises to kick off 2026 in style, offering its unique flavour of action RPG within a new world that won't deny players their preferred level of challenge. Seven years is a long time to ...
TechRadar

Code Vein 2 is everything I could’ve wanted from a sequel as a fan of the original game — except its dismal console performance

Code Vein 2 is the very definition of a dream sequel. It improves on almost every aspect of the promising yet flawed original to deliver a surprisingly unique soulslike experience. The shift to an ...
Push Square

Code Vein 2 Review (PS5)

Code Vein 2 is the latest in a long line of action RPGs chasing the lofty heights of FromSoftware's immortal Dark Souls series, and like so many others before it, falls well short of the mark. Bland ...
Game Rant

Code Vein 2 Dials Up Everything for a Bigger Soulslike Sequel

Anthony Taormina is an original member of the GameRant team, having been part of the publication for 15 years. He coordinates content for all facets of the site and manages its social media, PR, and ...
Eurogamer

Code Vein 2 is a blood-curdling Souls-like that's looking like a 2026 sleeper hit

Would you believe me if I told you Code Vein 2 is one of the most enjoyable Souls-like games I've played in years? That it not only improves upon systems and quirks present in the original game, but ...
Indiatimes

All weapons in Code Vein 2: Every type of gear, how to use them, best utilities, and more

Code Vein 2is built around how each weapon feels in your hands. Every weapon type has its own speed, range, and damage pattern. The one you pick changes how you approach fights, how close you stand to ...
Game Rant

Code Vein 2 Review

Dalton Cooper is the Managing Editor of GameRant. Dalton has been writing about video games professionally since 2011. Having written thousands of game reviews and articles over the course of his ...
GameSpot

Code Vein 2 Review - Second Bite

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Code Vein 2's greatest strength is the variety of options it gives you in creating your personal vampiric warrior. Will you drain the blood from your ...
PC Gamer

Code Vein 2 review

Weak characters kill loftier ambitions, but a brisk pace keeps the combat lively. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to really get to the heart of what ...