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Paradox Takes $37 Million Write-Down on Bloodlines 2 as CEO Accepts Blame

Paradox says the project sat outside its core expertise, spurring a shift back to its main segments.

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Bloodlines 2’s disastrous $37 million write-down “lies fully” with Paradox, says its CEO, as the controversial VTM game flops
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Overview

  • Paradox recorded a non-cash SEK 355 million write-down based on an updated 30‑day post‑launch sales forecast for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.
  • CEO Fredrik Wester said the responsibility rests with the publisher and pledged to redirect capital toward Paradox’s core strategy titles while re-evaluating the World of Darkness portfolio.
  • Third‑party data from GameDiscoverCo estimates roughly 121,500 Steam copies sold to date, generating about $4 million in net revenue, alongside mixed reviews including a 63 on Metacritic.
  • The company said its post-release plan remains in place, with updates and two story expansions scheduled for 2026: Loose Cannon in Q2 and The Flower & the Flame in Q3.
  • The game followed a protracted development with studio changes from Hardsuit Labs to The Chinese Room/Sumo Digital, and former leadership said using the Bloodlines 2 name set expectations the team could not meet.