Bandai Namco has just dropped a bunch of new screenshots ofCODE VEIN, their upcoming anime-souls, action-RPG.
CODE VEIN- Coming Next Year!
These recent images showcases a new “Ridge of Frozen Souls" level andcharacter, who is calledNicola Karnstein. As well asCODE VEIN’s opening animation and its “Ivy Blood Veil” and “Blood Code” features.
Let’s start off with its newlocale, theRidge of Frozen Souls. It is described as a perilous mountain pass with precarious ledges and limited visibility. All capped in deep snow with an ice-covered cave.
But players will not be alone as hulking armored beasts lie in wait there. Using their speed and monstrousshieldsto crash into its victims.
Nicola Karnstein
Next, we have the new character,Nicola Karnstein. Traveling together with his older sisterMia Karnstein, throughoutCODE VEIN’s lands while looking out for each other.
Ivy Blood Veil&Blood CodeFeatures
As we all know, Blood Veils are crucial tools for survivingCODE VEIN’s harsh world. Allowing players to unleash powerful Blood Drain abilities that also recovers Ichor, necessary for Skills. Here, we’re given a look at the new “Ivy Blood Veil”, which summons lethal thorns from the ground and can attack foes at a distance.
There will be various Blood Veils players can wield to suit the situation, including the Stinger, Hound, and Ogre, among others. With each having its own level of Power and Range.
And next up is the “Blood Code” feature, which is an equippable special type of blood embedded with the skill of its original owner. Acquiring these enables players to utilize the Blood Code’s inherent skills and are useful in battles and places, depending on the type.
Opening Animation
Now we come toCODE VEIN’s opening animation. That is handled by Japanese animation studio, Ufotable, whose portfolio include the Tales of Zestiria the X and God Eater animes.
More Screenshots
Below, are the rest of the screenshots also part of the latest batch. And if you’d like more, you can check out its latest trailerhere.
CODE VEINwill release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam inearly 2018.
Fextralifehad the opportunity tointerviewCODE VEIN‘s Producer Keita Iizuka and Director Hiroshi YoshimuraatTGS 2017. As well as getting over an hour ofhands-on playthrough with the game, where we also learned 10 new things that you might not know.
If you would like to see howCODE VEINrelates toDark Soulsin a summarized fashion, you can check out thisbatch of GIFs showcasingCODE VEIN‘s gameplay in action!
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