The upcoming Souls-like JRPGCode Veinwill not be releasing in September, instead it will be launching next year. The new launch date does not come with an exact release window but reasons as to why the delay read on below.
Code Vein Delayed to 2019 Release
In a recent tweet on the Code Vein Japanese twitter account, a tweet explains thedelay of the release of the game until 2019. The translation of the tweet is a follows:
CODE VEIN" announcement of the postponement of the release of the original RPG in September 2018 we have been working diligently to produce, better quality, to deliver to customers as a work with high play, We postponed the release date in 2019. Sorry for waiting.
『CODE VEIN』発売延期のお知らせ
オリジナルRPGとして2018年9月の発売日にむけて鋭意制作をしてまいりましたが、より良い品質、高い遊びごたえのある作品としてお客様にお届けするため、2019年に発売日を延期させていただきました。お待たせしてしまい申し訳ございません。https://t.co/DkgavcTmiR
— CODE VEIN (@CODE_VEIN)July 28, 2025
The original release was supposed to be on September 27th but it looks likeCode Veinfans will have to wait until next year. According the statement it seems they wanted more time to polish the game and release a high quality game. It was only last week they release introductions to companion characters such asMia KarnsteinandLouis.
In anothertweet from the Bandai Namco Europe account, they announce that the game will no longer be playable at the upcomingGamescom 2018which was previously announced. The message backs up the Code Vein tweet as they mention “ensuring the final product delivers on the expectations set amongst fans”.
Code Vein will now release on PS4, Xbox One and PC sometime next year 2019.
If you want to learn more about Code Vein companion characters read about them here inCode Vein Trailer Featuring Mia Karnsteinshowing some her gameplay and backstory. Read our article aboutCode Vein Pre-Order Detailsso you don’t miss out on some of the added bonuses for pre-order. You can also get afirst hand look at some gameplay we experienced at E3 2018.
