The highly anticipated sequel, *Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2*, has faced yet another delay, pushing its release to October 2025. This latest postponement, announced in a recent game update video by publisher Paradox Interactive and developer The Chinese Room, marks a slight shift from the previously planned first half of 2025. Despite the delay, there's a silver lining: the game is now complete.
"The status of the game right now is that the game is done," stated Marco Behrmann, the Executive Producer of *Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2*. "We are currently focusing on bug fixing, stability, and performance so that we can deliver the best experience to you guys once it releases."
While the delay adds to the long list of setbacks fans have faced, the update video also brings some positive news. The Chinese Room has enhanced the game with additional content, deeper narrative, and improved character development. Notably, the character Fabien will have an "evolved role" in the storyline. However, fans should brace for less frequent updates moving forward, as indicated by a recent post on the official *Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2* X/Twitter page.
The journey of *Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2* has been fraught with challenges since its announcement in 2019 by developer Hardsuit Labs, with an initial launch window set for Q1 2020. The game saw multiple delays, shifting first to late 2020, then to 2021, accompanied by layoffs at Hardsuit in March 2021. A significant change occurred in 2023 when Hardsuit was replaced by The Chinese Room, aiming for a 2024 release. Now, with the latest delay, the game is slated for an October 2025 release.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the release, The Chinese Room remains optimistic. If *Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2* achieves a successful launch, Paradox Interactive has hinted that "someone else" will take on the development of *Bloodlines 3*.
