Get ready to sharpen your blades and master the temporal flow once more. Bandai Namco Studios has officially confirmed that the massive expansion for their hit action RPG, CODE VEIN II: Mask of Idris, is set to launch on September 9, 2026.
Building upon the time-bending combat and dark anime aesthetics of the base game, Mask of Idris promises to push the boundaries of reality, bringing players a history-altering storyline, fresh allies, and lethal combat additions.
Rewrite History and Face the Forsaken World
In CODE VEIN II, players learned to wield time itself as a lethal weapon, stepping through past and present iterations of an explorable world in a dramatic fight to preserve humanity.
The Mask of Idris DLC expands this timeline-spanning journey even further. The expansion transports players into The Forsaken World—a realm forged from the remnants of collapsed timelines and the lingering passions of worlds that vanished due to temporal distortions.
At the centre of this eerie new destination lies the Spindle of Pathos, a colossal, swirling force pulling in raw emotions across time and space. As its power surges, it threatens to spill over and erase the real world entirely, setting the stage for a grand high-stakes campaign separate from the main storyline.
Powerful New Companions Join the Fray
Navigating a fractured reality isn’t something you’ll have to do alone. Mask of Idris introduces two compelling new companion characters to fight alongside you:
- Liv Voda: The alluring, former guardian of the Temporal Rift and half-sister to Valentin Voda. Possessing a fiercely combative personality, Liv’s eyes and hair glow brightly when her emotions flare in battle. She wields a Halberd with relentless, high-mobility attacks and grants party buffs like Mad Blood Dance, making her an indispensable melee force.
- Lou MagMell: A mysterious, lonely Revenant girl encountered within the Forsaken World. Burdened by a separate personal tragedy, Lou joins your quest to stop the realm’s expansion, though her true motives remain shrouded in mystery.
Upgraded Arsenal: Formae & Weapons
To handle the terrifying boss encounters awaiting in the Forsaken World, players will unlock brand-new gear and abilities to customise their combat style:
- Grave Knocker: A versatile martial arts Formae compatible with all weapon types. It allows players to launch devastating aerial shockwave kicks to control crowds and stagger foes.
- Sword of Karma: A formidable weapon summoned through Idris, imbued with the fiery power of Pathos to execute wide-reaching, devastating combo attacks.
Unlocking the Expansion & Free Version 2.0 Update
Before stepping into this temporal nightmare, make sure your save files are prepared! Bandai Namco has revealed that to access the Mask of Idris storyline, players must meet specific post-game conditions:
- Reach the “Luna Fraterna” ending in the main campaign.
- Complete the sub-mission “Valentin’s Request”.
For players who haven’t picked up the DLC yet, there is still plenty to celebrate. Launching alongside the expansion on September 9 is the Free Version 2.0 Update, which brings post-game exploration enhancements, quality-of-life improvements, and extra features to the base game.
Release Platforms
CODE VEIN II: Mask of Idris arrives on September 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Prepare your builds, complete your prerequisites, and gear up to conquer time itself.
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