Timeline Shift Decision Lyle in Code Vein 2 is one of the more mechanically involved hero timelines, mixing a tough boss fight with multiple follow-up quests that only unlock if you fully commit to sa ...

One of Summer Game Fest’s surprise announcements in 2025, Code Vein 2, is arriving seven years after its predecessor. Maintaining its action-RPG roots and anime aesthetic, the sequel aims to attract ...

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I was unsure about action soulslike Code Vein 2 during my first six hours of play. The game promises a large open world to explore, but it’s hesitant to hand over the reins while your total playtime ...

The first Code Vein was a moderately well-received soulslike with a lot of anime overtones. I appreciated its willingness to embrace the soulslike subgenre, and the twist on vampires was fun enough.

In Code Vein 2, Requests from a Friend Iris is an essential side quest that begins at MagMell in the 2277: The Present era.

In Code Vein 2, besides fighting tough bosses in the traditional Soulslike sense, you travel back and forth between timelines, trying to save the world. All of that might sound outside a revenant ...

With more of an Elden Ring approach with its open world and (somewhat) non-linearity, Code Vein 2 tries to tap into that formula but just doesn't quite nail its execution, which is a crying shame ...

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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 ...