The result could have been better: Code Vein II: Mask of Idris is a DLC aimed at the game's fans, retaining the familiar gameplay and types of challenges without offering much to appeal to those who dislike the genre or weren't interested in the base game. At least the new campaign has its merits, featuring exciting bosses and plenty of unlockables...
Code Vein II: Mask of Idris2026
Code Vein II: Mask of Idris
2026 Bandai Namco Entertainment
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- Launch
- September 9, 2026
- Developer
- Bandai Namco Studios
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Overview
Beyond time and space...another story of history alteration. Several worlds that had vanished due to historical changes. Now, on the stage of the "Discard World," where the passions of those who lived there gather, a new exploration with fresh characters and another battle to save the world unfold.
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Reception
Code Vein 2’s Mask of Idris is an absolutely phenomenal expansion that adds far more than you’d expect. It has a substantial side story to explore, complete with several expansive new stages, alongside tons of new classes, gear, partners, features, accessories, and more. It has its own problems, of course. The underdeveloped narrative is one clear example,...
Admittedly, the additional content may not introduce much that’s fundamentally new, and the story content is also somewhat limited in scope. But I welcome the more focused level design and a few new possibilities with skills, boosters, and more.
Mask of Idris is a fully enjoyable piece of downloadable content that stays true to the experience of Code Vein II, yet it falls short of elevating the product as much as it could have.