Bandai Namco unleashes a Code Vein II overview, loaded with fresh info

Fans of the original game in the series will want to check out the latest on Code Vein II. It’s a monster of an overview trailer.

A view on Code Vein II’s second apocalypse

Coming along this month is the sequel to Bandai Namco’s original Code Vein. The sci-fi/fantasy series continues with a new adventure that picks up the original’s action decades after its ending. Things aren’t well though, as the evil that once permeated the world is coming back, and it’ll be up to some new heroes to put it back in the grave.

The new trailer that was released today has plenty of new on that tale, but much more as well. In it, fans will get a look at the character creation suite, the world in general and how to get around it, the partner system, and much more.

If you’re eagerly awaiting a return to this devastated world, you’ll want to check this latest look out.

The overview trailer spotlights key features that players will utilize to survive  the post-apocalyptic world in CODE VEIN II. Combat in the gamehas been expanded, introducing new depth and strategy through enhanced Drain Attacks, Formae, and the Partner System. Drain Attacks are offensive maneuvers used to extract Ichor, an essential resource that fuels the player’s most powerful abilities. Using this Ichor allows players to unleash powerful attacks called Formae, which includes Weapon Formae that modify attacks and grant buffs, Bequeathed Formae that summon unique weapons for devastating strikes, and Defensive Formae that offer critical blocks, counters, and evasive maneuvers. Jails are specialized artifacts worn on the player’s back and further shape combat by altering stats, modifying Drain Attacks, and providing tactical advantages based on the encounter. 

The trailer also highlights the Restorative Offering, a mechanic where partners can restore the fallen Revenant Hunter with recovered health, though a cooldown leaves them temporarily incapacitated and unable to assist in battle. Newly added to the weapon roster, CODE VEIN IIfeatures the Twin Blades and Rune Blades, joining returning favorites such as the Bayonet, Halberd, Hammer, and Greatsword. These weapon types are supported by the expanded Blood Code system, which allows players to shape their combat style by unlocking and swapping between different Revenant power sets as they progress. Boosters allow players to unlock new key attributes and activate traits tied to Blood Codes and equipment, enabling players to create specialized playstyles.

Bandai Namco press release

Watch the trailer, create your character (soon)

Along with the fresh look, Bandai Namco has also revealed that a Character Creator Demo is on the way. Set to land on January 23rd, the demo will reportedly allow prospective players to “customize their characters to great detail with a vast array of settings for body type, hairstyle, facial expressions, accessories, makeup and more”.

And yes, those builds will be able to be transferred to the main game, once it’s released. So the demo isn’t just a fun ‘toy’. Instead, it’s something that can get you started on playing Code Vein II a tad bit sooner. After all, you can have your character built already when the game launches. And that means you don’t have to spend time on it once you fire up the game.

As for when you’ll be able to do that, Code Vein II arrives for consoles and the PC on January 30th.