Lust for Blood and Live for Death As You Search for Answers to the Forgotten Past

In the not too distant future, a mysterious disaster has brought collapse to the world, as we know it. Towering skyscrapers, once symbols of prosperity, are now lifeless graves of humanity’s past pierced by the Thorns of Judgment. At the center of the destruction lies a hidden society of Revenants called Vein. This final stronghold is where the remaining few fight to survive, blessed with Gifts of power in exchange for their memories and a thirst for blood. Give into the bloodlust fully and risk becoming one of the Lost, fiendish ghouls devoid of any remaining humanity.

In this challenging action-RPG, Code Vein finds players assuming the role of a Revenant. After stumbling into Vein, players are tasked to embark into the world with a companion picked from the various residents of Vein to uncover lost memories and an exit out of this new demented reality. The world of Code Vein is dangerous, full of vicious enemies and monstrous bosses to put players’ combat skills to the test. 

As players venture out into the world, they will be able to choose a partner companion from the various residents of Vein. Added strategy presents itself when players choose companions that compliments their play style to give them a fighting chance against the vicious enemies they’ll be up against through their journey.

Bandai Namco shared new details focusing on new character Zeke Pennywort, new Aragami Barbarius, the return of past Aragami, and new battle customization possibilities with “Burst Plugin” and “Installing Skills”.

Zeke Pennywort

Zeke lived through a rough childhood so he has defiant tendencies though he cares deeply for others and is a loyal friend. Zeke has two brothers, unfortunately, he was separated from his middle brother and now lives in Pennywort with his youngest brother.

Barbarius

A ferocious Aragami with glaring eyes, dressed in silvery ash colored armor and a barbarian helmet adorned with large tusks, Barbarius has a drill as a left hand that spins to menace his enemies. He uses his drill to dive into the ground to perform thrust attacks from his target’s blind spot and can expand his attack range by piercing his drill into the ground to create an ice block.

Aragami from the past return

Aragami from previous chapters are powered-up and are returning with revamped effects, ready for battle.

New “Burst Plugin”

A special feature that allows players to customize their God Arc’s Burst ability. Burst Plugin can be utilized to enhance a God Arc’s weapon, gun, or shield. It features a unique upgrade specific to each God Arc part, for example, preserving stamina consumption, making melee attacks stronger, or reducing damage during burst mode.

New “Installing Skills”

Installing Skills expand the basic performance of God Arc by using “Abandoned God Arc” which players obtain as a reward for completing each mission, enabling players to enhance their battle style, slash power, and speed of using portable items.

Revenants also have access to Blood Veils, devices capable of draining the blood of their enemies in order to enhance their own abilities. Exploiting these enhanced abilities known as Gifts, players can change their form to increase their strength, weaken enemies, and utilize new weapon abilities with overpowered attacks. Utilizing the vast array of weaponry along with each character’s Gift, players can adapt and strategize to a variety of battle conditions that suit their play styles.

Key Features:

• UNITE TO SURVIVE: Featuring a story driven connected dungeon experience, dive into the world of CODE VEIN. Create your own character and choose your partner as you venture out into a world of destruction, overrun by the Lost. Use your combined strength to coordinate your approach and defend each other from surprise attacks or overpowered enemies using your Blood Veil and various weapons. Change the feel of the game depending on which partner you choose, each with their own combat style and background story.
• BENEATH THE VEIL: Experience the power of blood as you use unique Blood Veils to drain your enemies to enhance your abilities. Using “Gifts” powered by enemy blood, players can increase their strength, weaken enemies, and utilize new weapon abilities and overpowered attacks.
• GREAT CHALLENGE BRINGS GREATER REWARDS: Take on the Lost as you explore the malefic world of CODE VEIN. Choose from a myriad of weapons such as bayonets, axes and spears, to accommodate your favorite battle style. Apply strategy in your attacks through partnered coordination and Blood Veil enhancements, ready to bring down the most threatening enemies.

Code Vein will be available on Sept. 28, 2018 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC via Steam.