GameRant - Code Vein II

New Code Vein 2 Update Makes the Soulslike Way Easier

Aleksandra Kubas — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:40:04 GMT

Code Vein 2 recently received an update that makes gameplay easier. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game is the sequel to the action RPG Code Vein released in 2019. Code Vein 2 was announced during the main show at Summer Game Fest in June 2025, and it premiered at the end of January 2026. Since its launch, the game has received mixed reviews from critics and players, scoring around 60% positive reviews on Steam.

Code Vein 2 Interactive Map

GameRant — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:45:15 GMT

Code Vein II expands on its predecessor with a much larger open world, new items to uncover, and a dedicated jump button! It adopts many of the innovations seen in FromSoftware's Elden Ring to provide a more open-ended Soulslike experience.

How to Get All Endings in Code Vein II

Waseem Muhammad — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:42:15 GMT

A lot of the games in recent times, regardless of genre, have started adding multiple endings. Depending on the game and story, the process of getting these endings can vary. Code Vein 2only has three endings, all of which players can acquire in a single playthrough. However, for the last endings, players must complete extra steps beforehand to get them. That said, the endings are not missable, and the guide below explains how to get them all in Code Vein 2.

How to Get All Trophies/Achievements in Code Vein II

Waseem Muhammad — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:34:44 GMT

Code Vein 2 has 36 achievements, including the Platinum trophy for PlayStation players. There are a lot of boss-related trophies that are not directly linked to the main story, but players will have to fight them for the true ending of the game. Acquiring all of the trophies will take players between 45 and 60 hours, depending on their playstyle and the grind on one of the achievements. The guide below lists all the trophies/achievements and how to unlock them in Code Vein 2.

How to Increase Affinity With a Partner in Code Vein 2

William Parks — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:55:21 GMT

Code Vein 2 features an affinity mechanic through which players can improve their bonds with the game's various characters. As players increase affinity with characters, they will gain access to new weapons, and there is even an achievement (Irreplaceable) awarded for achieving maximum affinity with a partner. Code Vein 2's affinity system is a bit obscure, though, and this guide is here to give players a sense of how it works.

Spectral Tissue Location in Code Vein II

Waseem Muhammad — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:17:49 GMT

Every enemy in Code Vein 2drops items that players can grab and use for extracting boosters. There are loads of boosters and equipment slots, so players might be looking for a specific item. The Spectral Tissue is a rare item that is used for the Revenge's Hunger booster. Here is the location for it, as well as where players can farm them efficiently, since they will be needing multiple of these in Code Vein 2.

False Bloodkin Farm Location in Code Vein 2

William Parks — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:24:11 GMT

Players who want to extract Mind Booster - Overload in Code Vein 2 must collect a variety of False Bloodkin materials. Specifically, the booster requires one False Bloodkin Mask, three False Bloodkin Hearts, three False Bloodkin Skins, and three False Bloodkin Ashes. As players are likely to expect, those materials come from False Bloodkins in Code Vein 2, and this guide details a location where that enemy can easily be farmed.

Code Vein 2 NPC Gifts Guide

William Parks — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:10:47 GMT

Players can give gifts to NPCs in Code Vein 2, and there are two primary reasons for them to do so. Specifically, NPCs award Trading Points when they receive gifts, which can be used to buy things from their shops, and gifts also lead to increased affinity with the characters. This guide is here to provide details about how gift giving works in Code Vein 2, and it will give players a solid understanding of the feature.

Where to Find All Regional Pathos in Code Vein II

Waseem Muhammad — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:47:51 GMT

Regional Pathos in Code Vein 2 are resident spirits that players can pray to to get their blessing. These blessings act as passive buffs that can increase your Max HP, give your regeneration uses a boost, and much more. There are multiple Regional Pathos in every region, and all of these can be activated at the same time to give you numerous buffs.

Code Vein 2 Debuts to 'Mixed' Reviews on Steam

Dominik Bošnjak — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:30:14 GMT

Code Vein 2 has debuted to "Mixed" reviews on Steam, based on nearly 2,000 player impressions submitted within the first two days of its release. However, the most common complaints from early adopters appear to be platform-specific, suggesting prospective Code Vein 2 console players don't have much to worry about.