During gamescom’s Opening Night Live, co-publishers Paradox Interactive and White Wolf, alongside developer The Chinese Room, announced that “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2” will launch on October 21, 2025. They also announced that players will experience parts of the game’s narrative as Fabien, the mysterious Malkvian detective and voice inside Phyre’s mind. Together, the Kindred solve a neo-noir murder mystery that threatens to alter modern Seattle’s vampire society.
In “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2,” players will experience the game’s narrative through two alternating playable characters: Elder vampire Phyre and Malkavian detective Fabien. After centuries of torpor, a deep state of vampiric slumber, Phyre awakens in modern-day Seattle with a mysterious mark that has locked away their Elder abilities and Fabien’s voice echoing in their head. As Phyre, players meet the city’s ruling Kindred vampires, each with their own motivations, and uncover Seattle’s dark secrets while reclaiming their lost vampiric powers.
Between nights, as Phyre rests, dreams and voices from Fabien’s past take hold. Emerging as Fabien, players enter a neo-noir 1920s Seattle and use his Malkavian abilities to unravel the mystery behind his murder. Solving the case proves challenging, as Fabien’s fractured perception of reality, a trait of his Malkavian blood, makes it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.
“Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2” is the successor to the cult-classic “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines” from 2004. “Bloodlines 2” plunges players into Seattle’s dark underbelly, where vampires struggle for survival and supremacy. Players meet compelling characters, navigate complex political relationships, stalk the city streets for prey, and engage in intense combat while balancing their thirst for mortal blood.
The base game includes four clans, each with its own distinct playstyles, outfits, and Disciplines: the rebellious Brujah, blood sorcery masters Tremere, justice-driven Banu Haqim, and the persuasive Ventrue. Players must remain mindful of their surroundings or risk breaking the Masquerade – the absolute law of secrecy that keeps vampire society hidden from humanity.
Players can pre-order “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2” on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Those who pre-order the game will receive the Bloodlines Nostalgia Jukebox, a Haven decor item featuring a curated playlist of in-game music by iconic composer of the original “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines,” Rik Schaffer.
Alongside the release date, Deluxe and Premium Editions of the game were announced.
“Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2” Deluxe Edition includes “Santa Monica Memories,” a cosmetic pack featuring decor items inspired by the original cult classic, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, to adorn Phyre’s in-game apartment.
“Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2” Premium Edition comes with “Santa Monica Memories” and “Shadows & Silk,” a content add-on that enables players to choose the Lasombra or Toreador clans for Phyre. Each clan offers unique abilities, playstyles, and distinct outfits.
All additional content in the Deluxe and Premium Editions will be immediately available to those who purchase when “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2” launches on October 21. Both add-ons are also available for purchase separately for those who wish to buy them at a later date.
“Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2” physical editions, created in collaboration with PLAION, will be available for purchase at select retailers.
