Code Vein 2 Receives New Gameplay Video

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Improved Revenant combat with enhanced Drain Attacks, Formae, and Jails for more strategic gameplay.
New character creation options, including Twin Blades and Rune Blades, as well as a wider selection of weapons.
Introducing the Restorative Offering mechanic that allows partners to revive fallen Revenant Hunters with a health boost but prevents them from assisting again for a short duration.
The game features new explorable locations such as the Sunken City, Undead Forest, Corroded Scar, and MagMell Island, with a Character Creator Demo available on January 23, 2026, offering 64 save slots compatible with the full game. Additionally, Code Vein 2 will use Denuvo anti-tamper technology.

New Trailer Unveils Enhanced Code Vein 2 Gameplay, Character Customization, and More

Bandai Namco has released a new nine-minute trailer for Code Vein 2, offering a deeper look at the action RPG ahead of its January 30, 2026 launch. Debuted at Tokyo Game Show 2025, the trailer focuses on Zenon Gryfgote, while also showcasing the game’s upgraded Revenant combat, character creation, and new explorable locations. Combat has been enhanced with improved Drain Attacks, Formae, and Jails for more strategic gameplay. A new Restorative Offering mechanic allows partners to revive fallen Revenant Hunters with a health boost, but prevents them from assisting again for a short duration. Players can choose from a wider selection of weapons, including Twin Blades and Rune Blades, alongside returning options like the Bayonet, Halberd, Hammer, and Greatsword. The latest overview trailer highlights character customization options and environments such as the Sunken City, Undead Forest, Corroded Scar, and MagMell Island. Deluxe, Ultimate, and Collector’s editions include three-day early access to the game. On January 23, 2026, players can download a Character Creator Demo with 64 save slots compatible with the full game. The trailer also confirmed that Code Vein 2 will use Denuvo anti-tamper technology.

Code Vein 2’s Collector’s Edition Reveals Lou MagMell Statue and Showcases Zenon Gryfgote Gameplay

The Collector’s Edition of Code Vein 2 features a statue of the time-traveling character Lou MagMell, and will be released on January 29, 2026, one day before the standard edition. The new trailer provides an extended look at the game, focusing on Zenon Gryfgote, his combat abilities, and the graphical enhancements made by Bandai Namco.

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Official Name	XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Brief Summary	XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
Platforms	Xbox 360, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 3, Android, Mac
Released	October 9, 2012
Genre	Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Play Modes	Single player, Multiplayer
Content Rating	18
Languages	Czech, English, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil)
Genre	Firaxis Games
Genre	2K Games, Feral Interactive
Ratings	86/100 (554 reviews)