Code Vein II expands on its predecessor with a much larger open world, new items to uncover, and a dedicated jump button! It adopts many of the innovations seen in FromSoftware's Elden Ring to provide a more open-ended Soulslike experience.
That includes scavenging the open world for hundreds of unique items and upgrades. While exploring Magmell Island and the mainland regions, keep our interactive map handy to locate useful item boosters, formae, regional upgrades, and more!
How To Unlock The Map
Map progression in Code Vein 2 is tied to map jammers. True to their name, these enemies obstruct map information with a lingering fog of war, denoted by purple circles on your map. Defeating them will reveal the local terrain, nearby items, and full dungeon layouts. You can find them in the open world and certain dungeons.
Defeating every map jammer in the open world will grant the "Touring the Frontier" achievement/trophy. You do not need to defeat map jammers found in dungeons to unlock it.
Important Character Upgrades
As expected of the genre, Code Vein 2 has a plethora of character upgrades to unlock. Here's what each category entails.
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Blood Codes |
Influences your character's base attributes, fighting style, and applicable formae. |
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Boosters |
New to Code Vein 2, boosters adjust your character's stats and can activate traits. |
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Formae |
Equipment that unlocks powerful capabilities for your weapons. |
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Golden Blood Beads |
Improves healing strength. |
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Golden Nectar |
Increases healing charges. |
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Jails |
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Regional Pathos |
Grants potent buffs while in a certain zone. |
Code Vein II
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 73/100 Critics Rec: 48%
- Released
- January 29, 2026
- ESRB
- Teen / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Bandai Namco Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Soulslike, Dating Sim, Open-World
