Code Vein 2 is a soulslike I simply couldn’t put down — even when Unreal Engine 5 threatens to spoil the fun

In spite of some spotty performance on console, Code Vein 2 is a triumphant sequel that fans of the original are likely to ...

I'm a bit of a Soulslike purist, and Code Vein 2 has me very pleasantly surprised

I do love a Soulslike, but I'm a bit of a purist at heart - if you don't give me the exact combination of forlorn ...
Sportskeeda

Code Vein 2 review: A Souls-like that dares to break the genre's mould

After Dark Souls 2, Code Vein 2 is arguably the most conflicted I have felt while playing a Souls-like RPG. The game gets a ...

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 ...
The Escapist

Code Vein II first impressions: Stylish and dramatic

If you’re a fan of Soulslike games, chances are that you’ve spent some time with Code Vein. Code Vein 2 is looking like it might outdo its predecessor, based on my time with a hands-on preview of the ...
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Code Vein 2, first impressions: Time travel and a revamped combat system

In 2019, a new proposal burst onto the soulslike genre scene with a dark anime aesthetic and a dynamic class system. Code Vein not only managed to captivate enthusiasts of extreme challenges, but also ...
The Outerhaven

Code Vein II Overview Trailer Shows Off Combat Changes, New Weapons, and Character Creator Demo

Code Vein II gets a new overview trailer showing expanded Drain Attacks, Formae, Jails, new weapons, and the Character ...
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 ...
Comicbook.com

Code Vein II’s Tragic Approach To A Soulslike Is Effective, Even If You Missed The First Game

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Code Vein II may be a sequel, but that shouldn’t be a hold-up for anyone who missed out on the ...
Game Rant

Code Vein 2 Dials Up Everything for a Bigger Soulslike Sequel

Anthony Taormina is an original member of the Game Rant 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 ...
Shacknews

Code Vein 2 will bring together Soulslike combat, anime, and time travel

In 2019, Bandai Namco continued its foray into the Soulslike business in true Bandai Namco fashion. The original Code Vein introduced an anime storyline, anime character designs, and a unique anime ...
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Code Vein 2 is poised to be bigger, better and bloodier

One of Summer Game Fest’s surprise announcements in 2025, Code Vein 2, is arriving seven years after its predecessor. Maintaining its action-RPG roots and anime aesthetic, the sequel aims to attract ...