In a world of opposites, Code Vein II looks to reconcile the differences – or explore them in some capacity, at least. Billed as the spiritual successor, rather than a direct sequel, to Bandai Namco’s 2016 action role-playing game, it features a post-apocalyptic world where humans and Revenants, the undead beings with vampiric abilities and strength introduced in the original, co-exist, as players travel through both the past and the present.
The premise marks a departure from before, but its heart still pulses to familiar beats, starting with the enhanced Buddy system that allows an ally to be summoned and now, become one with players, in the midst of a battle. It’s only apt, then, that the Code Vein II Collector’s Edition spotlights one of the companions as its centrepiece: Lou MagMell, the Revenant girl who revived the protagonist by giving him her own heart, binding them by blood.
Here’s what else to expect from the bundle, which also includes the Stylized Forma Set pre-order bonus comprising a cosmetic item (Forma Face Paint) and a weapon (Twin Fangs of the Lone Wolf):
- Base game
- Steelbook case
- Artbook (60 pages)
- Ultimate Edition content
- Character costume set (6 costumes based on characters from the original game)
- Custom outfit pack: 3x costume sets and 1x weapon
- Digital mini artbook and soundtrack
- Mask of Idris DLC
- Game early access
Standing at 18cm tall, the Lou figurine basks in fine detail, from the intricate patterns of her outfit and textured strands of hair to the words inscribed onto her weapon, all of which can be seen in their full glory below:
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Kevin Low
