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Johnw1104 on 18 April 2017
BasilZero said:

 

The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals Code Vein, a new “dungeon exploration-type, hard action RPG” from Bandai Namco developed by the team behind God Eater. It is due out in 2018 for unannounced platform(s).

The game is set in a near future where everything has gone to ruin. Players are Revenants, vampires that possess supernatural abilities, that will take on the truth of the world while working together with allies.

In order to survive, Revenants live in an isolated society called “Vein.” The Revenant is a being that has transcended humanity, but as a result has lost most of their memories. A Revenant who is short on blood will turn into a monster called a “Lost.”

One of the main features of Code Vein is the “Buddy” system. When exploring dungeons, you can bring a single partner along.

Revenants mainly use close-range weapons such as great swords and one-handed swords. Other weapons such as spears and hammers also exist.
  • The game is being made as a new challenge on a separate development line from the God Eater series.
  • Regarding whether it is related to God Eater, Iizuka said: “We are developing it as a new title that offers a new game experience.”
  • “Vein” refers to the English word “vein.” “Code” is “code.” The impression here is “codes of blood.”
  • The title implies there is a hidden truth in the closed world players will explore, Vein.
  • The name of the genre is “dramatic exploration action RPG.” The “exploration action RPG” genre has players tensely exploring seamlessly connected areas on foot, which offers a great sense of accomplishment. The team put a lot of thought into how it could improve on that formula.
  • By traveling with a buddy, you can overcome great challenges that you might give up on if you were playing a highly difficult game on your own, and obtain a greater sense of accomplishment.
  • Buddies act on their own, but it will also be necessary for the player to take action to help their buddy.
  • The game engine is Unreal Engine 4.
  • They still can’t say which platform(s) it will support. But it will be released for console.
  • A gameplay trailer will be released in early May.
  • This is a Japanese title aiming for a worldwide release.
  • As team leader, Tomizawa will oversee both God Eater and Code Vein.
    • Source: http://gematsu.com/2017/04/bandai-namco-announces-code-vein-new-action-rpg-god-eater-team

    No announced Switch port? Switch is doomed! :p

    A tad more seriously, this sounds pretty interesting; it sounds like the kind of RPG that rarely comes out these days that I really enjoy.



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    Johnw1104 on 18 April 2017
    BasilZero said:
    Johnw1104 said:

    No announced Switch port? Switch is doomed! :p

    A tad more seriously, this sounds pretty interesting; it sounds like the kind of RPG that rarely comes out these days that I really enjoy.

     

    Its not announced for anything ;o

     

    I'm thinking its PS4/PC with a later Switch release maybe.

    lol I know, I was just kidding as the last few announcements that didn't mention Switch had people crying "DOOM!" haha

    I'm curious, is it clear what kind of game it will be in regards to camera and apperance? Like is it first person, or is it one of those overhead games in a sort of 2.5D style?

    I do hope it comes to the Switch though, it sounds perfect for it; exploration games are the ones I most like to bring with me, as I generally don't want to put them down when I need to leave lol



    F.Scofield on 18 April 2017

    by the artstyle itself makes me think it's coming for switch.



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    vivster on 18 April 2017

    But why would they release it on an unannounced platform? There are so many announced platforms to release on.



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    Kuksenkov on 18 April 2017

    I knew it was related to God Eater, it just looks like it.

    Unreal Engine 4... Switch port might be possible?



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    nemo37 on 18 April 2017

    I wonder if this is one of the 20 unannounced Unreal Engine 4 games in development for Switch, that Epic Games talked about.



    Cloudman on 18 April 2017

    It sounds like it could be good,, but I'll need to see some footage 1st.



     

                  

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    Dr.Vita on 18 April 2017

    Not expecting this one to be a big AAA game. I am pretty sure that developers are currently working on God Eater 3 which is going to be huge!




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    Oneeee-Chan!!! on 18 April 2017

    Madoka Magica ?



    Platina on 18 April 2017

    Hmm, would be nice if it came to the Switch, but probably PS4 and maybe PC



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