How to get a free ‘Code Vein’ copy during the TwitchCon San Diego event this weekend

“Code Vein” will be coming out on Sept. 27 and Bandai Namco just pushed the marketing campaign of the game to new heights. In a unique and surprising announcement, the studio is willing to give some players a free copy of the game in exchange for blood. Actual blood.

You’ve read that right. The developers will be at the TwitchCon San Diego event this weekend to showcase the game and will hand out copies of “Code Vein” for people who will be donating blood.

Bandai Namco partnered with the American Red Cross for this promotion, and the gimmick is resonating well with the gaming community. So much so that it appears that online reservation for the “Code Vein” blood donation is no longer available.

The event will be held at the Gaslamp Square in San Diego between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re someone who’s near the area, it’s worth checking it out. Who knows, maybe they’ll still accept walk-ins. But is “Code Vein” worth the trouble?

Code Vein’s gameplay is flexible

Well, judging by the gameplay reveals and positive reviews of fans who played the demo, it certainly is. “Code Vein” is a game heavily inspired by the “Dark Souls” franchise, so expect to do a lot of dying in it.

The world is set on a post-apocalyptic backdrop where monsters of varying kinds roam the land. In “Code Vein,” you’ll be playing as a revenant, immortal vampires who are trying to survive a mysterious cataclysm that decimated humanity. The gameplay has been developed to be flexible, meaning you can take advantage of different archetypes within the game if you bother to learn the various skills tied with a certain character class.

Code Vein has a companion and co-op feature

Armors also function as a weapon of sorts that can dish out heavy punishment, although they, too, have some restrictions of their own. Weapons in “Code Vein” has also been created in varying forms, ranging from short-range weapons that can dish out heavy damage, quick DPS, or range ones that also doubles as a melee weapon.

Companions are also present in the game, but you can opt to travel solo. Be warned, though, “Code Vein” is filled with traps and lurking enemies so having a companion to take all that punishment should be wise when traversing a new area. “Code Vein” also has a co-op feature so if you want to play with a friend and explore the world, you have the option do so, TSA reported. Overall, the title is a promising entry this year and should provide some salve for people who have been itching to get their hands on a new Souls-like game.