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Code Vein II Review
Code Vein II Review

The sequel to Bandai Namco's 2019 Soulslike has a few elements that stand out, but the way it all comes together feels incohesive, and its close release date to Nioh 3 makes Code Vein II's faults feel so much worse when it stands next to its direct competitor.

review by Josh Torres on 03 March, 2026

Code Vein II may just be succeeding for me where the original failed
Code Vein II may just be succeeding for me where the original failed

Bandai Namco's upcoming sequel to the 2019 original feels like what I'd wanted from the original release, at least so far

preview by James Galizio on 05 January, 2026

Code Vein II seems to embrace the identity that its predecessor cultivated through the loyal fanbase it found
Code Vein II seems to embrace the identity that its predecessor cultivated through the loyal fanbase it found

The follow-up to the 2019 "anime Soulslike" is described to be "a complete reimagining" that involves time travel and exposed hearts.

preview by Josh Torres on 14 June, 2025