Anime Souls-like Code Vein surpasses 3 million copies shipped

Following the overwhelming success of FromSoftware’s SoulsBorne series of games we have seen a whole host of other developers tackle this relatively new subgenre with their own takes on the formula. One of the most prominent titles is Bandai Namco’s Code Vein. Released back in 2019, the anime Souls-like has now officially surpassed 3 million copies shipped.

Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Code Vein page said “#CodeVein has surpassed 3 million copies shipped worldwide, and it's all thanks to you. Dear Revenants, please enjoy this commemorative illustration to show our appreciation [seen below].”

While of course nowhere near as popular as the likes of Elden Ring (which has sold over 20 million copies), 3 million is certainly nothing to sniff at, especially when comparing it to other Souls-like contemporaries such as Mortal Shell (500,000 copies) or Remnant: From the Ashes (3 million copies).

Considering the fact that Bandai Namco publishes many of FromSoftware’s games, it was curious to see the publisher create their own Souls-like using an internal studio. That said, the game did manage to carve out its own niche thanks not only to its anime aesthetics but also due to a number of gameplay altering decisions – such as the inclusion of an AI co-op partner and more.

There is certainly enough space in the industry for more Souls-likes and so hopefully the success of Code Vein has warranted a bigger-budget sequel. We will have to wait and see.

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