After the teaser trailer 2 weeks ago that got the community excited, Bandai Namco released the Code Vein announcement video today. Even if the new title officially has nothing to do with the Dark Souls franchise and From Software, one notices similarities in the fighting sequences in the video.

But you could take worse role models. Set in a future in which immoral humanity has been almost wiped out by the “thorns of judgment”. To survive the annihilation and survive in the ruined world, the remainder of humanity must give up humanity. At the center of annihilation, the vein, lies a hidden conclave of the revenants. By consuming blood they have supernatural powers. However, the price for these powers is high, the revenants lose their memories and suffer from a thirst for blood. Those who give up too much of their personality and give in to their thirst for blood become the lost, monster-like ghouls who no longer have any humanity.

Code Vein - In the style of action blasters like Dark Souls, Nier: Automata and Bloodborne

The video shows action-packed combat sequences and also demonstrates the companion system. The player is not traveling alone, but has a loyal companion at his side.

This opens up new tactics and strategies in the battles against the lost.

With a variety of close combat and long-range weapons, the player faces the dangers of this destroyed world. Because the search for the truth about the past will not be easy.

In addition to the weapons, the player also has the blood veil. These are devices that suck the blood of the enemy in order to strengthen the revenant.

Shapeshift, increased strength, curse opponents and weaken them, the blood gives access to a whole range of improved abilities. The multitude of possibilities allows each player to find a fighting style that suits him and to survive the game.

Code Vein - Bloodthirst will be released by Bandai Namco Entertainment in 2018 and will be available on all major consoles.