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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt is shutting down its servers on April 28, 2026, due to declining player numbers, shortly after the release of Bloodlines 2, which is still performing relatively well and has an active modding community.
Bloodlines 2 has received mixed reviews on Steam, with criticism focusing on poor optimization, lack of true sequel elements, and missing features, despite the franchise's popularity. The game is considered more of a VTM: Seattle experience rather than a true Bloodlines successor, but fans still show interest, with a high initial player count.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, despite a tumultuous development history and delays, is now officially on sale, though its production was marred by internal conflicts and changes in development teams.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 offers decent action, stealth, and an engaging story, but falls short in narrative impact, open-world exploration, and technical performance, resulting in a mildly entertaining but ultimately disappointing sequel after 22 hours of gameplay.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is a disappointing sequel that fails to capture the depth and excitement of the original, with uninspired gameplay, limited roleplaying options, and a bland setting, making it a less-than-stellar vampire RPG experience.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has decided to include the Toreador and Lasombra clans in the base game after community feedback, removing them from the paid DLC, and also announced two new story packs to be released in 2026.
Paradox is considering making adjustments to their plans for Bloodlines 2's day-one vampire clan DLC, specifically regarding the Lasombra and Toreador clans, following fan backlash over their initial paywall implementation. They have not committed to specific changes yet but have indicated they are listening to feedback and may alter their approach before launch.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has undergone significant changes and setbacks during development, including the removal of character creation, traditional weapons, RPG systems, and certain clans, leading to fan disappointment. The game, now developed by The Chinese Room, is set to release in October 2025, but its departure from the original's mechanics has sparked controversy among fans.
The Chinese Room explains that two vampire clans in Bloodlines 2 are being sold as day-one DLC due to additional work and content expansion during development, despite fans expecting these features to be part of the base game. The decision appears driven more by monetization than development necessity, amidst ongoing changes and content additions to the game.
Paradox Interactive has released the first look at the revamped Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 gameplay, now developed by The Chinese Room after the removal of Hardsuit Labs. The gameplay trailer showcases the Brujah Kindred in Seattle, with each clan having its own playstyle and Disciplines. The extended gameplay reveal delves into the game's mechanics and setting, emphasizing the impact of player choices on relationships with in-game characters. The game will feature four clans for the protagonist, and more details on each clan's Disciplines will be released later this year.
Two gameplay videos from the cancelled version of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 have been leaked online, showcasing two missions. The game has faced multiple delays and was indefinitely delayed in February 2021. Paradox Interactive recently shared new screenshots from the pre-alpha and latest version of the game and plans to share more details in September. The leaked footage is not representative of the final game, but may interest fans of the series.