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Code Vein 2 has received a disparate set of review scores in the run-up to its full release on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on 29 January 2026. Early coverage shows a broad range of opinions, with individual scores spanning roughly from 5/10 to 9/10.
The majority of published reviews so far pertain to the PS5 version. Those PS5 assessments combine to a Metacritic average of 73, with a noticeable concentration of 8/10 and 9/10 ratings alongside a significant number of 7/10s and several 6/10s.
Code Vein 2, the action‑RPG soulslike sequel from Bandai Namco, is being judged on its evolution of the original's trademark combat and character‑customisation systems, plus changes to progression and difficulty. Reviewers have diverged on how successfully the sequel balances accessibility with the franchise's challenging DNA.
Pure Xbox's round‑up of early coverage highlights the variance in critical response and notes that many of the scores currently visible online are tied to PS5 previews rather than Xbox builds. Further Xbox‑specific reviews and coverage are likely to appear as the game reaches its full availability on Xbox platforms.
Readers seeking a broader consensus are advised to monitor aggregated scores and multiple reviews once more Xbox assessments are published. The original report and round‑up of early reviews appeared on Pure Xbox: https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/01/code-vein-2-is-getting-a-range-of-review-scores-ahead-of-its-full-xbox-release-this-week