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A NEW FUTURE BEGINS FOR A WORLD IN PERIL IN CODE VEIN II, COMING JANUARY 2026
Rewrite History and Save the World in the Next Major RPG from Bandai Namco Studios, with Console and PC Pre-orders Available Now
Lyon, France – 24 September 2025 – Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announced that Code Vein II, the long-awaited follow-up to the 2019 hit CODE VEIN, will launch worldwide on 30 January 2026. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, the new action RPG takes players on an epic journey where they wield time as a weapon, traverse through past and present versions of an explorable world and uncover a dramatic battle to save the world. Code Vein II features action-packed RPG play with engaging combat and a deep progression system for character, weapon and ability upgrades. Players will travel across vast environments with companions who factor large into a dynamic Partner System as they take on challenging foes and massive, unforgettable bosses. Code Vein II is available now for pre-orders on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® in Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate and Collector Editions.
Discover new gameplay in the Code Vein II release date & pre-order trailer here:
The trailer reveals never-before-seen features, including the first glimpse of a world where players will traverse on foot or by summoning their vehicle, the Motorcycle Forma, as they battle through haunting landscapes such as the Sunken City region, ruled by the Revenant Josée Anjou. Alongside Lou MagMell, a Revenant girl who revives the protagonist with her own heart and wields the power to travel through time, the player as the Revenant Hunter embarks on a mission to rewrite history and save the world.
Also revealed is the new Partner System, which lets players seamlessly switch between two forms of combat. In Summoning mode, Partners fight independently to support in battle, while Assimilation merges them with the Hunter for enhanced stats and devastating power. The trailer further highlights new Jails and Formae, including the returning Hound Jail, a finishing critical move from CODE VEIN which summons vicious wolves that drain enemies of Ichor, and the newly introduced Reaper Jail, which equips the Hunter with a scythe for sweeping attacks and counters. Formae expands the player’s combat options with a range of offensive and defensive abilities, while Bequeathed Formae summons unique weapons such as the “Absolute Executioner,” a colossal greatsword capable of delivering a single, devastating finishing blow.
Code Vein II features a deep narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and destiny, set in a future where the last remnants of humanity and Revenants struggle against a world on the verge of collapse. The player, as the Revenant Hunter, will intervene in key moments of history to alter key revenants’ destinies that reveal hidden truths and information to save the future. Code Vein II features distinctive gameplay for an action RPG, where players use blood drained from enemies to unlock a variety of powerful skills, build strategy for combat with Blood codes, and use unique weapons and equipment called Jails to overcome challenging foes and epic bosses. Code Vein II also features a deep customization system for the game’s protagonist, where players can customize their characters to perfection with a vast array of settings for body type, hairstyle, facial expressions, accessories, makeup and more.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment.
Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.
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