Bandai Namco's JRPG Soulslike hybrid series returns with Code Vein II — out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Read our review.

Code Vein II is a shocking step down from its predecessor in many regards, widening the scope of its environments and maps only to feel more barren and lifeless as a result. Its world is populated ...

After saving him from a swordy death at the hands of Frantz back in the past, our good pal Noah has a task for us: find and collect three engraved weapons for him. Easier said than done, except for ...

Melissa Sarnowski has been a game writer for over two years. While she's willing to dig into any game for an article, she heavily focuses on The Legend of Zelda, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, and The ...

Melissa Sarnowski has been a game writer for over two years. While she's willing to dig into any game for an article, she heavily focuses on The Legend of Zelda, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, and The ...

Although many of its mechanics have improved, one part of Code Vein 2 has derailed its path to success by a wide margin. After the game’s release on January 29, 2026, Mixed reviews on Steam reveal a ...

To unlock your second weapon slot in Code Vein 2, you will need to level up one of your Jails to level +11. Your Jails are special equipment that grant you special attacks and a range of stats. You ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Code Vein 2's greatest strength is the variety of options it gives you in creating your personal vampiric warrior. Will you drain the blood from your ...

In Code Vein 2, besides fighting tough bosses in the traditional Soulslike sense, you travel back and forth between timelines, trying to save the world. All of that might sound outside a revenant ...

Weak characters kill loftier ambitions, but a brisk pace keeps the combat lively. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to really get to the heart of what ...

Code Vein II, the sequel to Bandai Namco’s 2019 anime Soulslike, is here. While it’s pretty easy compared to other games in the genre, the bosses can still be challenging if you’re careless or don’t ...