Bandai Namco has released the launch trailer for the CODE VEIN II Mask of Idris DLC alongside patch notes for the version 2.01 update, which will release alongside the DLC on September 9. The CODE VEIN II Mask of Idris DLC is available for purchase separately and is included with the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of the game.
As previously announced, the new update introduces Trials of Remembrance, a new “Battle Rush Mode” that lets CODE VEIN II players challenge bosses they’ve defeated in the main game and earn new rewards, including character customization parts. The version 2.01 update will also include new post-game content in new episodes of “The Age of Harmony,” a new story-focused mode, Jadwiga as a new summonable partner, and much more.
Read up on the patch notes for CODE VEIN II update 2.01 below, via Bandai Namco:
CODE VEIN II Update 2.01 Patch Notes
Expansion DLC Mask of Idris
This content is unlocked by purchasing the Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition, or Deluxe Content Set.
The expansion takes place in a world different from the main game, allowing you to enjoy further exploration and storylines alongside a new partner character.
DLC Play Requirements
To play the Mask of Idris expansion DLC, you must meet the following requirements.
- Reach the ending, Luna Fraterna.
- Progress through Requests from a Friend: Valentin to a certain point.
Story Completion Bonus
Once you complete the story of the Mask of Idris expansion DLC, alternate-colored version of all 14 Partner Characters—including the new character—will be unlocked.
The alternate-colored version you’ve unlocked will carry over to subsequent playthroughs, allowing you to enjoy the story and exploration alongside your favorite partner.
※If the story requires you to travel with a specific partner character, your choice of alternate color will be limited.
Please note that during cutscenes, the standard partner character will appear instead of the alternate-colored version.
Feature additions and improvements
Age of Harmony
We’ve added the Age of Harmony, where you can explore the world after completing the game.
- Added additional short episodes featuring each partner
- Added a new story to deepen your bond with your partner
- You can earn a new blood code as a reward for clearing an episode.
The Age of Harmony is new content that depicts the world following the ending Miraculous Bonds.
To play Age of Harmony, you must reach the ending titled Miraculous Bonds.
If you are playing through a new game plus and have already reached the ending Miraculous Bonds, you can skip ahead to the point where you can play Age of Harmony by touching the special bond that appears in MagMell.
Please note that if you skip the story, you will not be able to replay or resume the skipped portions of the story during that playthrough, so please exercise caution when skipping.
The Trial of Remembrance
We’ve added a new feature called The Trial of Remembrance, which allows you to take on bosses you’ve already defeated.
- You can re-fight bosses you’ve already defeated
- You can take on continuous battles against multiple bosses
- Implemented a reward exchange system
- Added over ninety types of customization parts based on bosses and enemies
Partner Jadwiga
We’ve added Jadwiga, who previously only appeared as a summon, as a partner character.
- Available for contract during the Age of Harmony
- Features an aggressive combat style that combines mid-range formae with close-range combat using a greatsword
- Can be brought along as a new party member
Story-Focused Mode
We have added a Story-Focused Mode to enhance the gameplay experience.
- Enhance player status
- Lower the difficulty of boss battles and exploration
- You can turn it on or off at any time from the Options menu.
This is also useful for those who aren’t great at action games or when replaying the game.
Character Shader
We’ve added a feature that allows you to change the way characters are rendered.
- Original
- Legacy
In Legacy mode, you can enjoy anime-style visuals reminiscent of the previous title, CODE VEIN.
Photo Mode Update
We have expanded the Photo Mode features.
- Added more than 30 new poses
- Added new Photo Frames
- Increased the area limits when adjusting character positions
- Added a feature to place the motorcycle in the scene
- Made it possible to use poses from different body types
- Added character shader settings
Steam Only
- Added support for Frame Generation (NVIDIA DLSS).
- Added support for NVIDIA Reflex.
※ A compatible NVIDIA GeForce graphics card and the latest NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver are required to use NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation and NVIDIA Reflex.
※ Available features and system requirements may vary depending on your graphics card.
Balance Adjustments
- We have improved the attack speed and control responsiveness of the Jail Stinger’s blood-sucking attack.
- We have adjusted the game so that various strong attack buffs now apply to aerial strong attacks.
- We have adjusted the differences in formae performance based on weapon type to make it easier to use formae with a variety of weapons.
- We have adjusted the bleed effect of bequeathed formae.
- We have improved the firing performance of the bayonet (shotgun type).
- We have reduced the stamina cost for some bayonets.
- We have adjusted the balance between sustained battle prowess and burst firepower for the bayonet (grenade type).
- Increase the total number of rounds
- Adjust single-shot damage
- Adjust the amount of stamina consumed when firing
- We have adjusted the damage multiplier for Burning Disaster.
- We have adjusted the damage dealt by magic formae when the Two-Handed Sword Equippable as One-Handed Sword trait is active.
- We have adjusted the damage dealt by magic formae cast while the Two-Handed Sword Equippable as One-Handed Sword trait is active.
- We have adjusted the amount of ichor consumed when the support forma Ablative Blood is cast on the caster.
- We have adjusted the maximum attack power multiplier and the conditions for reaching the maximum effect of the support forma Blade Dance.
- We have adjusted the attack power boost and defense reduction effects of the support forma Offensive Order.
- We have adjusted the ichor resource cost of the bequeathed forma Bloodreaver Blade.
- We have adjusted the balance of the effects related to bleed.
- Adjusting the behavior of Out for Blood
- Adjusted the calculation of blood loss in some cases
- We have adjusted the damage calculation mechanics for dagger-type items.
Weapon Formae
We have buffed the following weapon formae.
- Circulating Pulse – Blink
- Energy Cleave
- Energy Cleave – Twister
- Severing Abyss
- Boosted Blade
- Boosted Blade – Horizon
- Vanquisher
- Judgement Cutter
- Fortress Stance
- Coffin Breaker
- Coffin Breaker – Sweeper
- Heliosphere
- Endless Onslaught
- Trigger Rush
- Glacial Barrage
- Swift Blades
- Shadow Slayer
- Scorpion
- Whirling Shredder
- Orbital Blade
- Stalking Sabre
- Unshakable
- Slicing Vortex
- Guillotine Kick
Magic Formae
Buffed the following Magic Formae.
- Diamond Dust
- Lightning Shower
- Vorpal Flash
- Lightning Chain
- McLeish’s Cog
- Twilight
- Baba Yaga’s Gaze
- Guard of Honor
- Satellite Saucer
- Sonic Arrow
- Blood Barrage
- Frost Wave
- Scorched Earth
- Ice Spikes
Support Formae & Defensive Formae
Buffed the following Support formae.
- Cleansing Light
- Perfect Balance
Buffed the following Defensive Forma.
- Mutinous Bracer
- Mutinous Bracer (Heavy)
Optimization
All Platforms
- Adjusted NPC and enemy movement range settings across all field areas to reduce processing load.
- Adjusted collision settings for objects placed throughout all field areas to reduce processing load.
- Optimized enemy AI processing to reduce processing load.
- Reduced the UI rendering load.
Bug Fixes
Equipment & formae
- Fixed an issue where the support formae Highlander could be activated even when LP was at 0.
- Fixed an issue where the effect of the Regeneration Shift booster was applied to items other than Regeneration.
- Fixed an issue where the effects of Max Ichor Increase Unum/Dou/Tria were not applied correctly.
- Fixed an issue where the number of Regeneration uses did not increase correctly via the Augmented Regeneration booster after loading a save.
- Fixed an issue where the trait Ichor Gained from Forma Attacks But Higher Ichor Cost did not trigger correctly when the MK Rosenritter hit mid-burst.
- Fixed an issue where the trait Ichor Cost Reduced When LP Is Depleted was incorrectly applied just by loading a save.
Battle
- Fixed an issue where enemies would fly upwards when hit by the weapon formae Boosted Blade during specific motions.
- Fixed an issue where parrying a specific enemy’s long-range attack would cause a distant enemy to flinch.
- Fixed an issue where attacks that were intended to be unparryable could be parried for specific boss enemies.
- Fixed an issue where incapacitates enemies would continue to move appearing to remain under the status ailment.
- Fixed an issue where rewards might not be obtained upon defeating certain boss enemies.
- Fixed an issue where specific enemy projectile attacks (slashes) failed to track towards the player.
- Fixed an issue where enemy models would persist in the field if a player triggered a Special Drain at the exact moment the enemy was killed by a partner.
Dungeon & Field
- Fixed an issue where the partner would not follow the player in certain dungeons.
- Fixed an issue where players could become unable to exit certain dungeons/fields except via Fast Travel.
- Fixed an issue where bosses would enter a combat state without the player entering the combat area.
- Fixed an issue where the mini-map was not displayed in certain dungeons.
- Fixed an issue where players could enter areas not intended for access.
- Fixed an issue where the bike could be summoned in restricted areas within certain dungeons and fields.
- Adjusted collision detection for certain field objects.
- Fixed an issue where some NPCs were not placed correctly.
System
- Fixed an issue where items were not automatically picked up even when Auto Pickup was set to ON.
- Fixed an issue where certain cutscenes were not added to the Archive after playback.
- Fixed an issue where the player would fall from a high location after certain cutscenes finished.
Graphics
- Fixed visual glitches in clothing and models during and after certain cutscenes.
- Fixed incorrect lighting/colors in character customization and texture display issues.
- Fixed an issue where models were not displayed correctly in certain cutscenes.
- Fixed an issue where NPC model outfits were not displayed correctly under specific conditions.
- Fixed an issue where certain Photo Mode motions did not play back correctly.
- Fixed an issue where certain visual effects were not displayed correctly.
- Fixed an issue where certain textures were not displayed correctly.
- Fixed an issue where colors were not displayed correctly during character customization.
Sound
- Fixed various issues with certain BGM tracks.
- Fixed an issue where certain SE (sound effects) did not play back correctly.
- Fixed an issue where certain voice lines did not play back correctly.
UI & Text
- Fixed an issue where incorrect images were displayed in certain tutorials.
- Fixed an issue where certain tutorials were not displayed correctly.
- Fixed an issue where certain subtitles were not displayed correctly.
- Corrected various in-game text and descriptions.
- Adjusted and corrected various UI labels and notations.
Others
- Fixed other minor bugs and issues.
CODE VEIN II launched on January 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A free CODE VEIN II demo is available now, allowing players to fully utilize the Character Creator and prepare their Revenant Hunter before buying the full game.
