CODE VEIN II

A future to save

In a world where humans and Revenants coexist, Luna Rapacis turns Revenants into monsters. The hunter travels into the past alongside Lou to prevent catastrophe. The sequel combines science fiction, fantasy and an anime-inspired style.

Combat, exploration and partners

Players explore a post-apocalyptic world, face formidable enemies and develop their character with weapons and abilities. Partners accompany the journey. The PS5 reviews used here mostly praise the weight of the weapons and the Formae system, while pointing to an often empty open world, recycled enemies and frame-rate drops.

Modes and platforms

Released on 30 January 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Steam lists single-player: the partners are story companions, not a promise of online co-op.

Who is it for?

Fans of challenging action RPGs, character creation and dramatic storytelling may find plenty to enjoy. Those looking for consistently varied open-world design or flawless performance should consult the reviews before buying.

Conclusion

CODE VEIN II has an individual identity and combat appreciated by some critics, but reception is divided. This synthesis is not a substitute for firsthand play.

What the press says

On PS5, opinions are sharply split: TheSixthAxis praises an ambitious action RPG that outgrows its influences, while Push Square and Game Informer point to repetition, a dull story and a less striking art direction. Wccftech (8.2/10) likes the variety of weapons and combat that leans more on Ichor and abilities, but regrets brute-force enemy AI, large empty stretches and the lack of co-op. PlayStation Universe (6/10) finds it fine, functional and sometimes fun thanks to the Formae, but too safe next to other soulslikes. Gameblog (5/10) ran into heavy frame-rate drops on PS5 and criticises recycled enemies and needlessly drawn-out bosses, over 40 to 50 hours of play.

The average shown in the « La note de la rédaction » block is calculated from these six PS5 reviews, scores checked on 13 November 2026.