The soulslike action RPG Code Vein is getting a sequel
Briefly

Bandai Namco has announced the sequel to the popular soulslike game, Code Vein II, scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The announcement was made during the Summer Game Fest kickoff stream. The original game garnered mixed reviews, praised for its solid dungeon-crawling mechanics and balanced difficulty. Code Vein II promises sharp graphics and a captivating storyline that retains familiar themes from the first installment, set in its iconic post-apocalyptic world where players again assume the role of a character with vampire-like abilities.
The sequel, appropriately-named Code Vein II, is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2026, announced during the Summer Game Fest kickoff stream.
The first one was a popular soulslike, and the sequel will probably follow this winning formula, with solid dungeon-crawling and manageable difficulty.
The graphics for Code Vein II look sharp and the story seems convoluted, but fun, carrying over story beats from the first title.
It's still set in a post-apocalyptic future and follows a protagonist with vampire-like abilities, promising further engagement for fans.
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