Code Vein II was a surprise reveal at the Summer Games Fest 2025 on June 6, but one that is certainly welcomed. The sequel to the original vampire RPG of the same name is due out in 2026. The original game was an anime-style soulslike action RPG, set in a post-apocalyptic world filled with Vampire-like beings called revenants. The series had not seen any updates since the DLC that launched in 2020, until today. It appears the sequel plans to follow a similar formula.
Code Vein II Returns the Vampire Soulslike to the Masses
Image of Code Vein II, courtesy of Bandai Namco.Code Vein II was an unexpected announcement at Summer Games Fest, with developer Bandai Namco staying busy throughout the evening. According to the development team via IGN, the game is set in “a post-apocalyptic world where memories of loss echo across time and the fate of the Revenants and humanity hangs by a thread.” As with any good Soulslike, combat is a major part of the game, which requires quick wits and strategy to survive. The storyline threads should also be deep and engaging, as should the dark setting and environments.
Bandai Namco gives a full brief for Code Vein II.
CODE VEIN II features a deep narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and destiny, set in a future where the last remnants of humanity and Revenants struggle against a world on the verge of collapse. Following the sudden emergence of a threat known as the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have succumbed to madness, transforming into terrifying creatures called Horrors.
A Revenant Hunter, guided by a mysterious girl named Lou who possesses the power to travel into the past to rewrite the fate of the world. The player, as the Revenant Hunter, will intervene in key moments of history to alter key revenants’ destinies that reveal hidden truths and information to save the future.
Players will embark on a journey through a world that spans across two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve. CODE VEIN II features distinctive gameplay for an action RPG, where players use blood drained from enemies to unlock a variety of powerful skills, build strategy for combat with Blood codes, and use unique weapons and equipment called Jails to overcome challenging foes and epic bosses.
Players can also forge bonds with powerful Partner allies who fight alongside them and enhance their abilities. Each Partner offers distinct skills and deep narrative connections that shape the journey. Bandai Namco will reveal many more details about the rich universe and game play in CODE VEIN II in the future.
The full trailer can also be found below.
Final Thoughts
The original Code Vein offered challenging combat and unique characteristics to mix up the genre, with a compelling storyline. It appears Code Vein II will follow much the same blueprint, as Bandai Namco seems to want to stick with what works. Still, the developer write-up certainly seems entertaining, and the trailer features some of the very strengths the original used to draw players in. Code Vein II will be available sometime in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
