Early access is a promotion many games offer in this day and age, and it’s no surprise to see fans of Code Vein and Souls games in general looking to see how to get Code Vein 2 early access and what the potential costs are.
Insider Gaming outed Code Vein 2 as one of the biggest games releasing during Holiday 2025. There’s a huge amount of love for Code Vein 1, and Code Vein 2 is one of 2026’s biggest games up first. Early access means you can start gritting your teeth and smashing your controller even earlier than usual! (Don’t deny it).
Does Code Vein 2 Have Early Access?
Yes, to confirm, Code Vein 2 has early access, which means if you’re prepared to meet the requirements, you can start playing the Soulslike sequel before its official January 29 release date.
Code Vein 2 has early access, it has a generous start date, and it isn’t free, unfortunately. More below.
How To Play Code Vein 2 Early Access
You need to pre-order any of Code Vein’s special editions: Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition, or Collector’s Edition to get early access.
Chances are, you’ve got early access, and you didn’t know it! But yes, as long as you pre-order any Code Vein 2 version that isn’t just the Standard Edition, you’ll guarantee yourself three-day EA.
Here’s each edition and how much it costs, so you can decide which to buy if you want early access.
| Code Vein 2 Edition | Early Access? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | No | $69.99 / £54.99 |
| Deluxe Edition | Yes | $89.99 / £74.99 |
| Ultimate Edition | Yes | $99.99 / £84.99 |
| Collector’s Edition | Yes | $179.99 / £159.99 |
Code Vein 2 Early Access Release Times
As usual, PT is first up, with Code Vein 2 early access going live at 3 PM on January 26.
Here’s a complete rundown of regions for early access time and dates below. Once the game is ready to preload, you should do so, and you’ll be able to jump in the second it hits these times in your area.
| Time Zone | Code Vein 2 Early Access Release Times & Dates |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 3:00 PM—January 26 |
| Central Time (CT) | 5:00 PM—January 26 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 6:00 PM—January 26 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 11:00 PM—January 26 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 10:00 AM—January 27 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 12:00 PM—January 27 |
Are you hyped enough to get early access? What’s the thing you’re most looking forward to in Code Vein 2? Share your thoughts and opinions on the franchise in general through the free-to-join Insider Gaming Discord Server.
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