January has had a fairly slow start for 2026 video game releases, as is typical in the video game industry. We've had a couple of stellar releases, like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S ...

Code Vein II from developer Bandai Namco Studios represents something of a fresh start for the ascending series. A sequel to the 2019 debut, Code Vein II is a Soulslike RPG in the same, well, vein as ...

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 ...

The soulslike genre revolves around challenge and skill mastery, both of which hold true for Code Vein 2. From the opening hours, it is clear that it is designed with mechanical depth in mind. Combat ...

When Bandai Namco launched Code Vein in 2019, I gave it an earnest try. More than just an anime-looking and occasionally over-the-top riff on Dark Souls, Code Vein’s world of vampires and absorbed ...

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 ...