
Welcome to Game8’s walkthrough and strategy guide for Code Vein 2, an action RPG about saving the world from ruin by seeking legendary heroes of the past. Find the full walkthrough, guides, collectibles, and more here!



| List of All Requests | |
|---|---|
Noah |
Iris |
Valentin |
Jadwiga |
Josee |
Lyle |
Lise |
Holly |
Craig |
Zenon |

| Best Builds |
|---|



Retainer of Idris
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Edward the Lost Corporal
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Resurgence Abomination
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Alexis the Heartless Bodyguard
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Mutated Survivor Bernd
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Darkborn Leader
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Metagen Remnant
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Resurgence Zealot
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Holly's Pathos
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Ravenous Predator
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Bernard the Dead-Eyed Retainer
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Tainted Scout
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Tainted Assassin
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Forma Engine Goliath
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Over-Boosted Werebeast
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Pioneer Queen Imogen
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Camillo Asturias
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Zenon's Minion
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Zenon Duplicate Unit
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| Superbia | Caritas | Gula |
| Patientia | Luxuria | Acedia |
Ogre |
Bat |
Reaper |
Stinger |
Ivy |
Hound |

| Formae Types | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Formae | Bequeathed Formae |
| Defensive Formae | - |

| MagMell Island | Sunken City |
| Corroded Scar | Undead Forest |
| Insula Carcere | - |
| Mistles | Map Jammers |
| Golden Blood Beads | Golden Nectars |
| Hot Springs | Regional Pathos |
| Jadwiga's Minions | - |

| Consumables | Food | Ammo |
| Materials | Valuables | Key Items |

Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks to Get Started
| Overburden Benefits and Penalty Guide | Attributes Guide: Status Explained |
| Link Traits and Partner Trait Bonus | - |
| How to Get to the Sunken City | How to Get to the Undead Forest |
| How to Get to the Corroded Scar | How to Get to Insula Carcere |
| Pioneer Castle Dungeon Guide | How to Get Motorcycle |
| How to Change Difficulty | List of Controls |
| How To Change Time | How To Use Items |

| How to Upgrade Equipment | How to Transform Equipment |
| Trade Shop: Partner Trading Guide | - |

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• Fixed an issue where saved appearance data in Character Creator("Save/Delete Appearance") was unintentionally deleted during specific actions. • After applying this patch, the previously announced "Workaround" is no longer necessary for the full version. |
Players can now find their custom characters they made from the Character Creator Demo in the full game!
| Code Vein 2 Release Countdown | |
|---|---|
| Deluxe/ Ultimate Editions | Advanced Access is out now! |
| Standard Edition | Code Vein 2 has Launched! |
Code Vein 2 was released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on January 29, 2026. Deluxe and Ultimate Edition owners gained access to the game 72 hours before the official release date.

Preloading is now live on PS5 and Xbox, allowing players to download the game ahead of launch, while preloading for the PC (Steam) version is not yet available.

The Character Creator demo launches on January 22 on Steam and January 23 on the PlayStation and Xbox stores. It lets players explore Code Vein 2’s in-depth character customization and transfer created characters to the full game. Use Photo Mode to capture moments with their custom characters within Magmell Institute.
Character Creator Demo Release and Information

Pre-order Code Vein 2 to receive the Stylized Forma Set, including a Forma face paint and the Twin Fangs of the Lone Wolf weapon!
| Available Platforms | Not Available On |
|---|---|
| ✔︎ Windows PC (Steam) ✔︎ PlayStation 5 ✔︎ Xbox Series X|S |
✖︎ PlayStation 4 ✖︎ Nintendo Switch 1/2 |
Code Vein 2 is available on all current-generation consoles, with the PC version exclusive on Steam.
Available Platforms and Consoles Guide
| Edition | Content |
|---|---|
| Standard $69.99 |
・Base Game ・Pre Order Bonus |
| Deluxe Edition $79.99 |
・Base Game ・Pre Order Bonus ・Mask of Idris Expansion DLC ・Custom Outfit Pack ㄴ Ame-no-Habakiri Greatsword ㄴ Lavish Kimono Set ㄴ Mad Swordsman Set ㄴ Cyber Ninja Set |
| Ultimate Edition $89.99 |
・Base Game ・Pre Order Bonus ・Mask of Idris Expansion DLC ・Custom Outfit Pack ・ CODE VEIN 1 Character Costume Set ・ Digital Artbook and Soundtrack |
| Collector's Edition Japan Exclusive |
Physical Content: ・Art Book ・ Multi-Steel Case ・ Soundtrack in Flash drive ・ Acrylic Stand ・ Limited Edition Figurine ・ Fine Art Folio Digital Content: ・Ultimate Edition Contents ・Pre Order Bonus |
Code Vein 2 offers multiple editions with different content and DLCs, while the physical Collector’s Edition is exclusive to Japan.

The Mask of Idris expansion launches in January 2027 and is exclusive to the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions, requiring Standard Edition players to upgrade.
Mask of Idris DLC Release and Information
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 64-bit | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9600K AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Intel Core i7-12700KF AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| Graphics Card | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super AMD Radeon RX 5700 Intel Arc B570 |
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 AMD Radeon RX 6800 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | |
| DirectX Version | DirectX 12 | |
Code Vein 2 is able to run on older hardware and requires about 70 GB of storage across all devices!
System Requirements and File Size
| Is There Multiplayer? | Unfortunately, Code Vein 2 does not include multiplayer functionality unlike its prequel. |
|---|---|
| Is There Crossplay? | Unfortunately, Code Vein 2 does not have any crossplay features since it lacks multiplayer functionality. |
| Is Code Vein 2 Open World? | Code Vein 2 offers a fully explorable open world that can also be traversed via vehicle. |
| Is There Fast Travel? | Code Vein 2 has fast travel! Unlock Mistles around the map to activate them as fast travel points. |
| Is There Romance? | Unfortunately, there are no romance or dating mechanics in Code Vein 2. |
| Game Length | Depending on how long it takes you to defeat the bosses, the game will take around 20+ hours to finish. |
| Release Date | January 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Platform | PC (Steam) Playstation 5 Xbox Series X|S |
| Game File Size | Approx. 70 GB |
| Developer | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. |
| Genre | Action RPG |
| Websites | Official Website |
| X | Official X Account |



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