Code Vein 2 Debuts to ‘Mixed’ Reviews on Steam

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I’ve been following the release of Code Vein 2, and it’s getting a bit of a mixed reaction on Steam, judging by the almost 2,000 reviews that are already in. It seems like a lot of the issues people are talking about are happening on the PC version, which is great news for those of us planning to play on console! Hopefully, that means we won’t run into the same problems.

The highly anticipated sequel to Bandai Namco’s Code Vein launched on January 29th. The original game was well-received by critics, and early reviews of the new installment are similarly positive, praising its engaging action RPG gameplay and striking anime art style. However, player reviews on Steam haven’t been quite as enthusiastic as the professional critiques.

Code Vein 2’s Steam Reviews Are Barely 50% Positive

Since its release a few days ago, Code Vein 2 has received a ‘Mixed’ rating on Steam, with 52.61% of user reviews being positive. This is based on feedback from nearly 2,000 players. The main issue players are reporting, particularly on PC, is performance – many are experiencing unstable frame rates, stuttering, and objects appearing suddenly in the game.

Code Vein 2 Performance Is Reportedly Much Better on Consoles

The most upvoted review for Code Vein 2 on Steam calls the game’s performance “horrific,” and another highly-rated review describes it as “frustrating,” even from a player who usually accepts technical problems. This difference between what critics are saying and what players are experiencing seems to be because the game runs much better on consoles. Most professional reviews so far have been based on the console versions, especially the PlayStation 5, which accounts for the majority of the 65 reviews tracked by OpenCritic.

Code Vein 2 Review Roundup

  • OpenCritic: 74 / 100 avg. score
  • Steam: 52.61% positive
  • PS Store: 3.79 / 5 stars
  • Xbox Store: 4.1 / 5 stars

Although many Steam users complain about performance issues with Code Vein 2, that’s not the only problem. Some PC players were disappointed by the lack of online co-op, a popular feature in the original 2019 game. Others criticized Bandai Namco’s design choices, feeling that Code Vein 2 sometimes tries too hard to be an open-world soulslike game similar to Elden Ring, and loses what made the first Code Vein unique.

Estimates from Gamalytic and PlayTracker suggest that Code Vein 2 has sold around 90,000 copies on Steam as of January 31st, averaging about 50,000 copies sold each day. Bandai Namco hasn’t officially commented on how well the game is selling. While the game’s initial Steam reviews have been mixed, that might not be the biggest issue affecting sales. A bigger concern is the timing of the release; Code Vein 2 came out just a week before Nioh 3. The first two Nioh games are considered some of the best action RPGs in the genre, so fans might be reluctant to spend $70 on Code Vein 2 when another highly anticipated game is coming out so soon.

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2026-02-01 00:34