Code Vein, the anime-styled Souls-like game from 2019, is finally receiving a sequel. Code Vein II is set to launch on January 7 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Early gameplay footage looks highly promising, showcasing a post-apocalyptic world teeming with deadly adversaries that players will confront in a dynamic combat system inspired by Dark Souls. Preorders for the game are now open, so if you plan to kick off the new year with this title, consider securing a copy in advance. Various editions are available, including the Standard Edition for $70, the Digital Deluxe Edition for $90, the Ultimate Edition for $100, and a comprehensive Collector`s Edition priced at $180. Pre-ordering also grants you several exclusive bonuses, and certain editions provide 72-hour early access to the game.
Code Vein II Preorder Bonuses
By pre-ordering any version of Code Vein II, you will unlock the Stylized Forma Set. This DLC includes two in-game cosmetic items: the `Twin Fangs of the Lone Wolf` weapon and `Forma Face Paint`.
Furthermore, the Digital Deluxe, Ultimate, and Collector`s Editions all grant up to 72 hours of early access to the full game, starting January 27.
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Please note that depending on your geographical location, game deliveries may not arrive precisely on the release date. Editions offering early access remain the optimal way to play Code Vein II as soon as possible, but it is advisable to verify the specific shipping details for your region.
In Code Vein II, players take on the role of a Revenant Hunter, accompanied by Lou—a mysterious character with the power to manipulate time. The duo will traverse between two timelines, influencing the present by interacting with Revenants in the past. Throughout their journey, they will uncover the mystery behind the world`s collapse, all while engaging in intense, Souls-like combat.
Our review of the original Code Vein awarded it a score of 6/10. It was noted that while the game leaned perhaps too much on the Souls-like formula, it still managed to offer its unique spin on the genre through its world-building and anime-inspired art style. Critic Richard Wakeling wrote: “Code Vein establishes its own identity from the outset. It may latch onto a Dark Souls formula that has come to define a generation of action-RPGs, but Bandai Namco`s latest manages to set itself apart from the rest by presenting a post-apocalyptic world filled with what are essentially anime vampires. Interesting concepts and mechanics filter out from this central blood-soaked idea, resulting in a game that feels familiar yet wildly different from its inspiration.”