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Bloodlines 2 Sets Oct. 21 Release Date, With Two Clans in Paid Day-One DLC

Fans decry the paywall for Toreador and Lasombra, arguing clan choice is central to the series.

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Overview

  • Paradox, White Wolf and The Chinese Room confirmed an October 21, 2025 launch on PC via Steam, GOG and Epic, and on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • The Shadows & Silk add-on launches the same day for $21.99 and unlocks the Lasombra and Toreador clans, which are otherwise unavailable in the base game.
  • The base release includes four playable clans—Brujah, Tremere, Banu Haqim and Ventrue—while the Premium Edition ($89.99) bundles Shadows & Silk and the Deluxe Edition ($69.99) adds the Santa Monica Memories cosmetic pack ($11.99 if purchased separately).
  • Pre-orders include the Bloodlines Nostalgia Jukebox decor item featuring music by original composer Rik Schaffer.
  • The narrative alternates between Elder vampire Phyre and Malkavian detective Fabien, reflecting the reworked project now led by The Chinese Room after a troubled handover from Hardsuit Labs.