Code Vein II will be released in a few weeks and will show that there is still room for fresh ideas and experimental solutions in the souls-like genre.
The Bandai Namco team gave the Dark Souls series a break, but did not abandon games related to this genre. After the saturation with the Elden Ring series, it's time to return to the franchise that was lost among other major releases.
Code Vein II will show that vampire abilities can be used not only for standard "masquerades" or banal bloodsucking. The developers are preparing dynamic battles with small surprises, and the latest trailer shows battles with bosses. Everything in motion looks impressive and could make the game a "dark horse" of 2026.
