Bandai Namco Entertainment has unveiled a teaser for Code Vein 2 at Summer Games Fest 2025, the sequel to its 2019 anime vampire souls-like, which brings a gothic twist to the game alongside what seems to be a theme revolving around time.
The game will see the return of the Revenants, vampire-like beings who are the sole survivors of a post-apocalyptic world. The trailer also shows off brief snippets of its intense combat, with players facing off against monstrous bosses using a variety of weapons like dual blades, hammers, katanas and unique equipment called Jails, with the trailer also including a tease of a motorcycle which players would seemingly use for traversal.
Most interestingly, however, is the game’s apparent focus on the concept of time. According to Bandai’s official game description, players will “embark on a journey through a world that spans two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve”, alluding to some sort of time-swapping mechanic that might be similar to something seen in another souls-like game, 2023’s The Lords of the Fallen.
While its predecessor was set in a post-apocalyptic world, Code Vein 2’s trailer features a distinct gothic vibe this time around, potentially signalling the ability to shift between this new medieval timeline and the one seen in the first game.
Players won’t have to embark on their journeys alone either, as the game will bring back its signature partner allies system, which gives players a constant companion to fight alongside them, forging bonds with them along the way and gaining enhanced abilities as a result. According to Bandai, each partner also has “distinct skills and deep narrative connections that shape the journey”, which alludes to multiple companions offering different supporting skills to cater to a player’s combat style.
Code Vein 2 is set for release sometime in 2026 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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