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Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 Sets October 21 Launch Date

The reveal highlights a second playable character plus paid clan DLC at launch.

Art showing Phyre and Fabien
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Overview

  • Paradox Interactive and White Wolf confirmed the October 21, 2025 release during Gamescom Opening Night Live, with launches on PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
  • Players alternate between Elder vampire Phyre and Fabien, a Malkavian detective who becomes playable in dedicated sections set in a neo-noir 1920s Seattle.
  • The base game features four clans—Brujah, Tremere, Banu Haqim, and Ventrue—while the launch-day Shadows & Silk DLC adds Lasombra and Toreador as additional playable options.
  • Pricing includes a $59.99 Standard edition, $69.99 Deluxe with the Santa Monica Memories cosmetic pack ($11.99 standalone), and an $89.99 Premium that also includes Shadows & Silk ($21.99 standalone).
  • Preorders are live and include the Bloodlines Nostalgia Jukebox decor item featuring music by original composer Rik Schaffer, as early hands-on previews praise the story but flag concerns about combat feel and limited environmental interaction.