Code Vein 2 uses a single global release for its standard release, so the calendar date can differ by region even though the moment is the same worldwide.
Quick answer: The Standard Edition releases at 11:00 PM UTC on January 29, 2026 (which is 6:00 PM in Quebec / New York and 3:00 PM in California on January 29, and 12:00 AM in Prague on January 30).
Release time: January 29, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Code Vein 2 release time (Standard Edition): what “global release” means
A global release means the game becomes playable everywhere at the same instant, regardless of where you are. That’s why some places see the release on January 29 while others see it on January 30.
For this launch, the reference time is 11:00 PM UTC on January 29. Convert from that and you’ll land on the correct local time for your region.
Release times by region (local time)
| Region | Local release time |
|---|---|
| UTC | 11:00 PM, January 29 |
| London, United Kingdom | 11:00 PM, January 29 |
| Prague, Czech Republic | 12:00 AM, January 30 |
| Tokyo, Japan | 08:00 AM, January 30 |
| Sydney, Australia | 10:00 AM, January 30 |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 12:00 PM, January 30 |
| Sao Paulo, Brazil | 08:00 PM, January 29 |
| Quebec, Canada | 06:00 PM, January 29 |
| Chicago, United States | 05:00 PM, January 29 |
| Mexico City | 05:00 PM, January 29 |
| California, United States | 03:00 PM, January 29 |
| Hong Kong | 07:00 AM, January 30 |
| New Delhi, India | 04:30 AM, January 30 |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 02:00 AM, January 30 |
Advanced Access status (Deluxe / Ultimate Editions)
Advanced Access is already live for the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The standard release remains tied to the global release time above.
How to confirm the release happened
Once the global release time passes in your region, the game should switch from a locked state to a playable one in your platform library. Typical confirmation is a “Play” button becoming available (or the game launching normally instead of showing a “not yet released” message).
