- Steam pricePrice
- $59.99
- Release
- September 26, 2019
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How co-op works
Online co-op lets a second Revenant join story missions and boss fights, sharing healing items and coordinating Blood Code builds to handle groups and high-damage threats together.
About this game
CODE VEIN is an action RPG set in a ruined world where vampiric Revenants fight to survive while piecing together fragmented memories. Players explore interconnected regions filled with Lost monsters, treacherous terrain, and powerful bosses that demand careful positioning and resource management. The Blood Code system grants access to distinct combat styles and special abilities, allowing deep build customization.
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Combat blends weapon-based melee with ranged Gifts that consume ichor, a resource harvested from defeated enemies. Drain attacks restore ichor mid-fight, rewarding aggressive play and smart timing. Dodging, blocking, and reading enemy patterns remain essential as foes punish greedy combos and poor spacing. Boss encounters test both reflexes and build synergy, especially when tackled in online co-op.
Progression unlocks new Blood Codes, weapons, and passive abilities that carry across multiple playthroughs. Session pacing favors methodical exploration between Mistles, the bonfire-style checkpoints that refresh healing and enemies. The cooperative layer adds tactical depth, letting partners split aggro, share limited healing, and combine complementary Gifts to overcome challenges that would overwhelm a solo Revenant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does online co-op work in CODE VEIN?
You can team up with another player online to explore regions and tackle bosses together. Co-op partners can split enemy aggro, share healing resources, and combine different Blood Code abilities to handle encounters that are much tougher solo. Progress is tied to the host's world, so visitors help advance the host's campaign.
Can I switch combat styles and abilities during a playthrough?
Yes, the Blood Code system lets you swap between different combat styles and special abilities (called Gifts) as you unlock them. Each Blood Code changes your stats and available Gifts, so you can adapt your build to different enemies or coordinate with your co-op partner's setup without restarting.
What is ichor and how do I manage it during fights?
Ichor is the resource you spend to use Gifts-your special ranged attacks and abilities. You restore ichor by landing Drain attacks on enemies, which rewards aggressive play and smart timing. Managing ichor well is crucial in longer fights and boss encounters, especially when coordinating with a co-op partner.
Do enemies respawn when I rest at a Mistle?
Yes, Mistles work like bonfires-resting at one restores your healing items but also respawns all standard enemies in the area. This creates a risk-reward loop: you can refresh your resources but will need to fight through enemies again if you backtrack.