Code Vein from Bandai Namco Entertainment is finally here. The hack and slash action RPG that borrows from Dark Souls arrives for PS4, Xbox One, and PC from a lot of the staff that worked on the God Eater games. Set in the future, Code Vein sees you trying to survive in a post apocalyptic world that has thorns of judgment all over the place. You play as a revenant trying to maintain your sanity.
Code Vein release date
Code Vein releases for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on September 27. The Code Vein India release date is October 1.
Code Vein price
Code Vein is priced at Rs. 2,999 on PC via Steam for the standard edition. The Deluxe Edition is priced at Rs. 4,499 on Steam. On PS4 and Xbox One, Code Vein is available at Rs. 3,499 at retail
Code Vein editions
Code Vein is available digitally as a standard or digital deluxe edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the following:
- Full Game
- Season Pass
- Season Pass bonus: Mia Bonus Content
- Deluxe Edition bonus: Insatiable Bloodthirst accessory pack
Code Vein collector’s edition contents
Code Vein is getting a collector’s edition that is available on the Bandai Namco Entertainment store only. The Revenant Bundle for PS4 or Xbox One includes the following:
- Full game
- Metal case (Not a SteelBook)
- Digital soundtrack and digital artbook
- Mia Karnstein Figurine
Code Vein platforms
Code Vein releases for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version isn’t impossible according to the developers but it is only in development for the three aforementioned platforms right now.
Code Vein download size
The Code Vein PS4 download size is 30.85GB. The Code Vein Xbox One download size is 29.38GB. On PC, the download size is just under 30GB.
Code Vein PC, PS4, and Xbox One pre-order bonuses
- Code Vein X God Eater Weapons: The Blanched Greatsword, Cerulean Spear and Crimson Longsword; three of the fan favourite weapons from the successful Bandai Namco’s series God Eater are making their way to Code Vein.
- Blood Veil Ogre ‘Venous Claw’: Venous Claw is an exclusive type of Blood Veil Ogre; a devastating short-range weapon that’ll prove a Revenant’s best friend in their fight against the lost.
- Accessory Set: Coming with a brand-new blood code ‘Harbinger’ for special character stats; exclusive communication stamps for multiplayer’s coordination and customisation options to make one’s Revenant truly shine.
It is worth noting that the retail copies in India have no mention of the pre-order bonus so you might have to buy it digitally here to get the bonuses listed above.
Code Vein demo
A demo for Code Vein is available on PS4 and Xbox One. It was recently updated to add online multi-player support. Check it out on PSN and the Microsoft Store in India for PS4 and Xbox One. The demo isn’t a time limited one like some demos and betas in the past. There are no plans for a PC demo at this point according to Bandai Namco Entertainment. The Code Vein demo download size is 8.59GB on Xbox One and 8.93GB on PS4.
Code Vein PC system requirements
Code Vein PC minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7850
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
Code Vein PC recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 380X
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
Code Vein review
We will have a full review of Code Vein in the near future. Until then, read our PC performance review here.