CODE VEIN

Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment

Released: Sep 26, 2019
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 12:55 GMT

Updates & announcements

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07 Jan 2026Developer post
CODE VEIN II - Walkthrough Trailer
Join Josée on her mission to cleanse the polluted waters of Sunken City and uncover the truth behind its crisis . Haunted by guilt over past mistakes, Josée’s story reveals the heavy burden she carries, and the epic battles that await. Ahead of launch, players can dive into the C
26 Sep 2025Developer post
CODE VEIN II - Launching January 30, 2026
This new action RPG takes players on an epic journey where they wield time as a weapon, traverse through past and present versions of an explorable world and uncover a dramatic battle to save the world. Code Vein II features action-packed RPG play with engaging combat and a deep
This new action RPG takes players on an epic journey where they wield time as a weapon, traverse through past and present versions of an explorable world and uncover a dramatic battle to save the world.
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Code Vein II features action-packed RPG play with engaging combat and a deep progression system for character, weapon and ability upgrades.

Players will travel across vast environments with companions who factor large into a dynamic Partner System as they take on challenging foes and massive, unforgettable bosses.
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Gameplay Presentation
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Video game expert and jacket aficionado Dan Tack is here to shepherd you through Character Creation, Exploration, Boss combat, and more in CODE VEIN II. Won’t you join him?
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Developer Message
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Let’s sit down the Producer Iizuka-san and Director Yoshimura-san to discuss how CODE VEIN II came to be, as well as some deeper looks at the game’s systems and features.
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Pre-order now to receive the following bonuses:
Stylized Forma Set
Forma Face Paint: A cosmetic item which applies a forma design to the corner of your eyes.
Twin Fangs of the Lone Wolf (Weapon): Twin blades engraved with a special forma. Cut through your enemies like a wolf sinking its teeth into its prey with a powerful, lunging slice attack.
Discover everything we know so far HERE !
Discover more :
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26 Sep 2025Developer post
CODE VEIN 6th anniversary Special Illustration
Today marks the 6th anniversary of CODE VEIN! To commemorate this, enjoy an original illustration by Character Designer Kurumi Kobayashi. This special piece features characters from both CODE VEIN titles✨ We look forward to your continued support of CODE VEIN.
06 Jun 2025Developer post
CODE VEIN II - Announcement Trailer
If time were a weapon to wield, could you undo the sins of ruin ? Bound By Blood , Revenants gather once more – CODE VEIN II is coming in 2026 . Wishlist now!
22 Apr 2025PC Gamer
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16 Feb 2021Eurogamer
Microsoft announces new February games coming to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass during the remainder of February. On 18th February, Bandai Namco's action role-playing game Code Vein hits Xbox Game Pass for PC. Also out on that day is Obsidian's RPG Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire - Ultimate Edition o
26 May 2020Developer post
Patch Note Ver. 1.53
Fixed a bug in which ground effects continue in the following stages when you get back to regular ground. Flame ground with damage at “City of Falling Flame” Sand ground with slowness and leak at “Crown of Sand”
Fixed a bug in which ground effects continue in the following stages when you get back to regular ground.
Flame ground with damage at “City of Falling Flame”
Sand ground with slowness and leak at “Crown of Sand”
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23 Apr 2020Developer post
Bug Fix Update Ver. 1.52
The following update has been released for CODE VEIN : An issue has been fixed so that the “Radiant Barrel” Gift included in the Lord of Thunder DLC refers to the bayonet’s weapon performance to calculate the damage. (Same specification as the ”Fusillade Rondo” Gift)
31 Mar 2020Developer post
Patch Notes 1.51
Patch Ver.1.51 was released to fix the following bug in CODE VEIN's Lord of Thunder DLC: Players who got “Asclepius's Vestige I” on Patch Ver.1.30, Ver.1.31 or Ver.1.40 are not able to get “Asclepius Vestige Part F” when defeating the Queen's Vanguard Puppet in Depths: Eternal Ab
Patch Ver.1.51 was released to fix the following bug in CODE VEIN's Lord of Thunder DLC:
Players who got “Asclepius's Vestige I” on Patch Ver.1.30, Ver.1.31 or Ver.1.40 are not able to get “Asclepius Vestige Part F” when defeating the Queen's Vanguard Puppet in Depths: Eternal Abyss, which causes the boss area to be unavailable. “Asclepius Vestige Part F” is now available to defeat the Queen's Vanguard Puppet again once Patch Ver.1.51 is installed.
Fixed a bug in which specific effects of Boss: Lord of Thunder in Depths: Eternal Abyss are not displayed correctly to the guest player in multiplayer mode.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your continued support!
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07 Feb 2020Developer post
Update Patch Ver. 1.31
The following issue has been solved for the improvement of CODE VEIN: After clearing the story and getting all “Maps of the Depths”, choosing “Play the Story Again” will lock again the teleport function, causing players to be unable to teleport when accessing the Mistle after mov
30 Jan 2020Developer post
Hellfire Knight DLC Now Available
Continue your adventure in the CODE VEIN universe with the first additional content release! This new DLC will introduce a brand new boss fight against the frightening Hellfire Knight, a new blood code, three new weapons and alternative partner costumes. Prepare to sink your teet
28 Jan 2020Developer post
CODE VEIN - Update Patch Ver. 1.30
System changes The following points are changed for the improvement of CODE VEIN. It is possible to move to the mistles in the depths field with “Teleport” in the mistle menu. The reviving rule of the boss enemy in the depths field is changed. “Rest at Mistle”, “Using an item to
System changes The following points are changed for the improvement of CODE VEIN.
It is possible to move to the mistles in the depths field with “Teleport” in the mistle menu.
The reviving rule of the boss enemy in the depths field is changed.
“Rest at Mistle”, “Using an item to return to Mistle or Gift” can revive the boss enemy.
In multiplayer mode, the time until multiplayer finishes immediately after defeating a boss is extended against some bosses in the normal fields and the boss in the depths field.
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19 Dec 2019Developer post
CODE VEIN – Update Patch Ver. 1.20
A new update has been released for Code Vein. Update patch Ver. 1.20 implements the following: New function - Additional body parameters for character creation mode - Additional body parameters (height, body type, body balance, face size) are available. Tower of Trials In the Tow
04 Dec 2019Developer post
CODE VEIN – Update Patch Ver. 1.12
A new update has been released for Code Vein. Update patch Ver. 1.12 implements the following: ADDITIONAL CONTENTS Added "Revenant Bath Towel". Added “Special Stamp Set” - Protagonist - Louis 1, Louis 2 - Mia 1, Mia 2 - Yakumo 1, Yakumo 2 - Io 1, Io 2 - Jack - Eva 1, Eva 2 BUG FI
A new update has been released for Code Vein. Update patch Ver. 1.12 implements the following: ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
Added "Revenant Bath Towel".
Added “Special Stamp Set” - Protagonist - Louis 1, Louis 2 - Mia 1, Mia 2 - Yakumo 1, Yakumo 2 - Io 1, Io 2 - Jack - Eva 1, Eva 2
BUG FIX
Fixed minor bugs
Note: Blood Veil Ogre: Venous Claw was patched to all users who purchased CODE VEIN by December 2 @ 5PM PST / December 3 @ 10AM JST, 2AM CET. Thank you for your continued support!
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19 Nov 2019Developer post
CODE VEIN – Update Patch Ver. 1.11
Patch 1.11 is coming today for CODE VEIN ! The update implements the following: MODIFICATIONS Fixing a bug of which the guest gets an application error when the host changes partners at Mistle during multiplayer mode. Fixing a bug of which certain entrances cannot be entered whil
Patch 1.11 is coming today for CODE VEIN! The update implements the following: MODIFICATIONS
Fixing a bug of which the guest gets an application error when the host changes partners at Mistle during multiplayer mode.
Fixing a bug of which certain entrances cannot be entered while activating “Gift “Final Journey”.
Fixing a bug of which the screen is to stay blacked out after the following scenes. 1. Black out scene in memory echo “Louis’ memory”. 2. Black out scene in memory echo “Miguel's memory”.

Minor bug fixes.
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24 Oct 2019Developer post
CODE VEIN – Update Patch Ver. 1.10
Patch 1.10 has now been released for CODE VEIN ! The update implements the following: ADDITIONAL CONTENTS New creation accessories, color pallets and face paints, Halloween-themed. New function for hair parts that allows to use as left-right symmetry. UPDATES 〈Character creation〉
Patch 1.10 has now been released for CODE VEIN! The update implements the following: ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
New creation accessories, color pallets and face paints, Halloween-themed.
New function for hair parts that allows to use as left-right symmetry.
UPDATES 〈Character creation〉
Character creation data can be available at the camp.
Extensions can be made symmetrical.
Adjustments to accessory costs.
〈Exploration〉
Add option to lock the direction of radar mini-map.
Trial of Blood only occurs a second time when the dropped item is picked up.
Option to turn off exploration conversation.
〈Battle〉
Pop up message appears when the player is afflicted with status effect.
Option to turn off damage screen effects when player is about to die.
Ichor can be collected from sandbags at the camp.
〈System〉
Option to reduce difficulty which has been raised in new game plus.
Buddies can be changed at the Mistle.
Some item icons are adjusted.
BUG FIXES
Fixed application errors on the following conditions. - Moving to event scenes with specific Blood Veil. - Guarding continuously right after pushing confirm button in front of a closed door. - Rebooting the game on Steam after moving to sleep mode during launching the game.
Fixed matching facility while using keywords on Steam.
Adjusted battle effects.
Adjusted enemy’s movement.
Fixed other minor issues.
Happy Halloween, Revenants 🎃
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08 Oct 2019Developer post
CODE VEIN – New Update Coming Soon
October is going to get spookier when update 1.10 releases for CODE VEIN ! This patch will include the following: CHARACTER CREATION New creation accessories, color pallets and face paints, Halloween-themed. New function for hair parts that allows to use as left-right symmetry. E
October is going to get spookier when update 1.10 releases for CODE VEIN! This patch will include the following: CHARACTER CREATION
New creation accessories, color pallets and face paints, Halloween-themed.
New function for hair parts that allows to use as left-right symmetry.
EXPLORATION
Allowing to change partners at Mistle from the beginning.
New function to lock the map direction.
New function to turn off conversations with partners during exploration.
Adding pop-up messages while getting abnormal conditions.
Changing the trigger conditions for “the Trial of Blood” during the second and later.
Allowing to drain ichor from the sandbag during training at the base camp.
The patch will be available at the end of October, so stay tuned!
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02 Oct 2019Developer post
CODE VEIN – Patch 1.03
A new update is now live for CODE VEIN. This is a bug fix patch to address some critical issues, which include the following: BUG FIXES Fixed multiplayer immediately after defeating the last boss in the Cathedral of the Sacred Blood, causing the player character to be unable to r
A new update is now live for CODE VEIN. This is a bug fix patch to address some critical issues, which include the following: BUG FIXES
Fixed multiplayer immediately after defeating the last boss in the Cathedral of the Sacred Blood, causing the player character to be unable to re-enter the boss area to progress the story. * If you’ve already encountered this issue, you can now re-enter the boss area to progress.
Fixed levers that sometimes don't trigger the doors or can’t be interacted with using the right key. * If you’ve already encountered this issue, you can now interact with the lever again.
Fixed character sliding without input above 60 FPS.
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26 Sep 2019Developer post
CODE VEIN - Day One Patch
CODE VEIN , the new vampiric Action RPG, will be released tomorrow! Are you ready to venture out into a world of destruction to fight the Lost and cure your bloodthirst? On launch day, we're deploying patch 1.02, which includes the following: PATCH 1.02 CONTENTS Players will be a
CODE VEIN, the new vampiric Action RPG, will be released tomorrow! Are you ready to venture out into a world of destruction to fight the Lost and cure your bloodthirst? On launch day, we're deploying patch 1.02, which includes the following: PATCH 1.02 CONTENTS
Players will be able to increase difficulty in a New Game+ mode after clearing the game.
In the New Game+ mode, players will be able to bring their gear from the previous run.
Some bugs will be fixed.
Dear Revenants, we hope that you'll enjoy tackling challenges in CODE VEIN!
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23 Sep 2019PC Gamer
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Updates & announcements

Join Josée on her mission to cleanse the polluted waters of Sunken City and uncover the truth behind its crisis. Haunted by guilt over past mistakes, Josée’s story reveals the heavy burden she carries, and the epic battles that await.

Available on January 30th, 2026. Pre-order now:

This new action RPG takes players on an epic journey where they wield time as a weapon, traverse through past and present versions of an explorable world and uncover a dramatic battle to save the world.

Code Vein II features action-packed RPG play with engaging combat and a deep progression system for character, weapon and ability upgrades.

Players will travel across vast environments with companions who factor large into a dynamic Partner System as they take on challenging foes and massive, unforgettable bosses.

Gameplay Presentation

Developer Message

Pre-order now to receive the following bonuses:

Discover everything we know so far HERE !

Discover more :

[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362060/CODE_VEIN_II/"][/dynamiclink]

Today marks the 6th anniversary of CODE VEIN!

To commemorate this, enjoy an original illustration by Character Designer Kurumi Kobayashi.

This special piece features characters from both CODE VEIN titles✨

We look forward to your continued support of CODE VEIN.

If time were a weapon to wield, could you undo the sins of ruin?

Bound By Blood, Revenants gather once more – CODE VEIN II is coming in 2026.

Wishlist now!

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Tower of Trials

Additional content

Adjustments