Code Vein II to be released in January 2026

Title: Code Vein II - Embrace Time in January 2026: Epic Battles and Customizable Characters Await

Bandai Namco Studios has announced that Code Vein II, the sequel to its 2019 action RPG, will launch worldwide on January 30, 2026. This new title challenges players to wield time as a weapon, exploring past and present versions of environments to save the world in an epic battle. Code Vein II is available for preorder now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions. The game offers intense gameplay with challenging fights, a deep progression system for characters, weapons, and abilities, and features a dynamic Partner System with influential companions. Players will utilize blood drained from enemies to unlock powerful abilities, strategize with "Blood Codes" in combat, and wield unique "Prison" weapons to overcome formidable foes and bosses. Code Vein II also features deep character customization, allowing players to personalize their characters' appearance with various physical types, hairstyles, facial expressions, accessories, and makeup options.

Code Vein II - Expanded Worlds, Time-Traveling Allies, and Powerful Prisons in January 2026

The latest trailer for Code Vein II showcases several previously unseen features. It reveals worlds players can explore on foot or by motorcycle, featuring notable environments such as a sunken city haunted by Josee Anjou's ghost. The trailer also introduces Lou Magmell, an apparition capable of reviving the protagonist and traveling through time, an ideal ally for a Manifestation Hunter seeking to rewrite history. The trailer highlights the new Partner System, demonstrating two distinct modes. In Summon Mode, partners independently support players in combat. In Assimilation Mode, however, partners fuse with the player's character, significantly boosting their powers and unleashing powerful attacks. The game introduces new "Prison" forms. The Dog Cage, a signature finisher from the original Code Vein, returns, allowing ferocious wolves to drain an enemy's ichor. Additionally, the game features the Harvester Prison, armed with a sickle for wide-range attacks and counters.

Code Vein II expands combat with additional offensive and defensive moves. It also features unique weapons, such as the Absolute Executioner, a giant sword capable of delivering a single, devastating blow. The game's narrative delves deep into a future where the remnants of humanity battle for survival amidst a crumbling world, with players and key characters linked by blood, fate, and doom. As a Manifestation Hunter, players will intervene in pivotal moments to alter characters' destinies, uncover secrets, and avert disaster.

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