Code Vein 2 is scheduled to launch on January 30, 2026 for PC via Steam, alongside versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A day‑early unlock on January 29 is planned for some PC time zones and for certain deluxe editions. The sequel keeps the anime‑souls DNA of the original, with revenant hunters, blood‑draining abilities and a heavy focus on character customisation, while pushing harder into a time‑travel story across two intertwined timelines.
On the DRM side, there is no mystery this time: the Steam store page for Code Vein 2 clearly shows the usual “Incorporates 3rd‑party DRM: Denuvo Anti‑Tamper” line on top of Valve’s own protection. Bandai Namco has also repeated in press materials and system‑requirements articles that the PC version will ship with Denuvo enabled at launch. In other words, unlike some titles where players are still guessing, Denuvo is already officially confirmed here.
For PC players, that immediately raises the familiar questions. The original Code Vein launched on Steam with Denuvo in 2019 and still has the anti‑tamper layer active years later, even as Bandai has removed it from other games in its catalogue. Code Vein 2 also arrives with higher system requirements and a heavier visual style, which makes some fans nervous about extra overhead from Denuvo and how the game will behave on mid‑range rigs or handhelds like the Steam Deck.
If you are planning to pick up the PC version, pre‑purchases are already live on Steam and showing up with early discounts at key stores such as Instant Gaming, which undercut the standard price and offer a way to secure a key (and any early‑access bonuses) before launch.
