Code Vein's getting a sequel, and would you believe it, it's called Code Vein 2.

Yep, Bandai Namco's anime Soulslike is set to return in 2026, and going by this first look, it seems to be a little more... action-y.

There's some pretty cool combat on display, with the player character pulling off combos that incorporate aerial combos and relatively cinematic special moves.

The original Code Vein — first released for PS4 back in 2019 — was a solid enough action RPG, but there was definitely room for improvement in terms of level design and a few other areas. Here's hoping that this follow-up can make some clear improvements.

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