On March 25, Paradox Interactive officially confirmed that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is scheduled for an October 2025 release. Marco Behrmann, Executive Vice President of World of Darkness IP and Executive Producer, here reassures fans that, aside from hand-off things such as polishing, bug fixing, and performance improvements, the game is essentially done.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Launching in October 2025, Final Polishing and Bug Fixing Underway
Behrmann echoed that sentiment as he gave an update on recent development progress, including the integration of additional content, a more refined narrative, and an expanded role for Fabien in the storyline. He also invited the fans of the game to peruse the game’s Dev Diaries which provide looks into pivotal factions like the Camarilla, Anarchs, and Hunters. In the meantime, PC Gamer was one of the first outlets to go hands-on with a preview build.
Their impressions were generally positive, though they said there are some aspects that need to be polished, especially animations related to dialogue that specifically need to be tighter and more refined. The piece included a chat with the game’s Creative Director, Alex Skidmore, who explained the game’s freshly-conceived approach to romance, which replaces classical relationships with “romantic feeding.” Skidmore believes vampire romance is distinct from human relationships.
With the correct choices, players can find opportunities for romantic feeding interactions with the game’s named vampires. Vampire: The Masquerade lore dictates that a vampire’s bite—known as the kiss—leaves humans euphoric and dazed instead of terrified. If romantic feeding is meant to feel intimate, combat feeds are meant to feel brutal and violent. As the game nears its last phase, expectations are high for a long-awaited sequel. Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X this October. Fans will be able to keep up to date via Paradox Interactive and the game’s official channels.
FAQs
When is Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 releasing?
The game is set to launch in October 2025.
Which platforms will Bloodlines 2 be available on?
It will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
