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Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 — patch notes and updates

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Loose Cannon DLC - Out Now!2026-04-27The Law is Yours to BreakPlay as Benny Muldoon, Seattle lawman and Sheriff of a fractured Court. Ruthless, volatile, and convinced that might makes right, Benny delivers justice at gunpoint and by fist. Who would make such a man Sheriff, and how could they hope to control him?Experience a new perspective on parts of the Bloodlines 2 story, told through the eyes of its most feared Kindred.A New PerspectiveExperience a story that expands the narrative by revealing the events that shaped Benny Muldoon before the Nomad arrived in Seattle. Discover what he knew, why he acted as he did, and how his choices influenced the city, adding new context to
The Spring Update2026-04-27Good evening Kindred,As the seasons change from winter to spring, so too does Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 with the Spring Update - our largest update, to date! Included are several quality-of-life features that the community requested, along with a large update to melee combat that now allows you to slash, stab and bludgeon to your heart’s content. Description: Phyre and Phyre wielding melee weapons.Save Last CheckpointSave Last Checkpoint is a new menu option found in the pause menu that triggers an Auto Save (the same as exiting the game) but also makes a copy of it and labels it “Manual Save”. This allows you to bookmark differe
Loose Cannon2026-04-23Hello Kindred,To accompany the release date announcement trailer for the Loose Cannon DLC, we have created this dev diary to give you some details on what to expect, along with an updated roadmap for 2026.New PerspectiveLoose Cannon is a standalone story DLC where you will experience what it is like to be Benny Muldoon. When we got the opportunity to create additional DLCs, Benny was the first character that came to mind for getting his own questline. While Benny features several times in Fabien’s quests, he doesn’t get as much screen time during Phyre’s quests and several questions are left unanswered as to his motivations and relationships
The Valentine's Update2026-02-11Hello kindred and welcome to our latest dev diary detailing what’s included in the Valentine’s update for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. In honour of the season of the heart, we have added blood bags, beards, a beret and more for you to sink your fangs into. Wishing you all a happy and more importantly, bloody Valentine’s!Description: New variations of the Valentine-themed customisation options for Phyre.Enemy LootTo make rooftop encounters more rewarding we have added a new feature that allows enemies to carry an item of loot (elixirs or blood bags - see below). Rather than just spawning the loot upon their death, we have them carry
Bloodlines 2 2026 Roadmap2026-01-28Check out our new 2026 roadmap for Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2!We're excited to share that on February 11th, our Valentine's update will bring new cosmetics, enemy loot, and bug fixes. The excitement continues between Q1 and Q3 as we head into the release of Loose Cannon and The Flower & the Flame DLC. We'll talk more about those at a later date, sharing snippets and screenshots of what you can look forward to.We'll continue to post updates on Steam, but for more real-time updates, feel free to check out our Discord: pdxint.at/49YeACj
Hotfix 1.0.5.12025-12-18Coming in hot is the latest Hotfix 1.0.5.1 for Bloodlines 2. It fixes the following issues: Player unable to interact with Ryong at Weaver Tower.White screen flashes repeatedly throughout the Intro Cutscene after the Character Selection.Player falls out of the world near the right corner of the Ryong office door prevents the player from re-entering the combat area, blocking progression. Stay tuned for more updates in the future!
The Winter Update2025-12-15Season’s greetings, Kindred, and welcome to the first post-launch Dev Diary for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Today, we will go through what’s included in the Winter Update, including details of the Custom Difficulty setting, the new cosmetic options to get you in a festive mood, and the changelog. Description: New variations of the Holiday-themed customisation options for Phyre.Custom DifficultyWhy we’ve added Custom DifficultyThe base game came with 4 difficulties (Casual, Easy, Normal, Hard) and even before launch we knew we wanted to add more options for players to make the game harder or easier, as “correct” difficulty is very
Hotfix 1.0.4.12025-11-18Coming in hot is the latest Hotfix 1.0.4.1 for Bloodlines 2. It fixes the following issues: • Save on exit dialogue issue • Steam deck video player Stay tuned for more updates in the future!
Patch 1.0.42025-11-12Happy Patch Day!The teams over at TCR and Paradox have been hard at work ironing out bugs and creating more content, and while we continue to work on that, we’re happy to share today’s patch that fixes the “Save on Exit to Main Menu or Quit Game” issue! We’re also thrilled to announce the upcoming Roadmap of what we’ve got planned for the game. As you can see, there’s no slowing us down; we have listened to the feedback you’ve been kind enough to share with us and are building many of those improvements into the following patch updates.Soon we’ll update the game with Patch 1.0.5, which will include the requested FOV slider and Motion Blur Tog
Hotfix 1.0.3 (PC Only)2025-10-30We apologize to our players that the new cosmetics in our Halloween Update only applied to new save files. We have now fixed this, and you're free to see and apply all the new cosmetics in your current playthrough. This hotfix is now live for PC players. We will update our console version as soon as it passes all checks. Thank you.We were also able to fix the following bugs:Hub NPCs missing after triggering the objective "Identify wealthy Melancholic Victims for Nix", blocking further progression.Savegames incorrectly redirect to game directory when running with admin privileges, bypassing Steam Cloud Sync.The conversation prematurely ends up
Patch 1.0.2 "Halloween Update"2025-10-29Happy Halloween to all you vampires and ghouls out there!We are delighted to announce that we’ve got a Free Update for you today. It's a Halloween Update that includes 24 new ways to customize your look, with 8 new hairstyles, 8 makeup styles, and 8 eye colors. All so that you can celebrate the end of October in style!This spooky update comes alongside more quality-of-life improvements as we continue to consider the feedback you provide through various channels. We’ll keep releasing regular updates and patches throughout 2025 and into 2026.In future updates, we’re looking at including features such as an FOV slider, new save game options, cus
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Soundtrack is out now + More!2025-10-24Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Soundtrack is out now!The masquerade is cracking, and the night is calling. Hear the pulse of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 with music by Rik Schaffer, Eímear Noone & Craig Stuart Garfinkle out now.Listen to your platform of choice here.Curl up under a blanket, put on your headphones, and submerge yourself in the atmosphere that is the Bloodlines 2 soundtrack. Deep dive videosFor those new to The World of Darkness looking to jump straight into Bloodlines 2, we created some deep dive videos to get you started.V:TM - Bloodlines 2 - Playable Clans Explained - Deep Dive No. 1 with JackdawV:TM - Bloo
Hotfix 1.0.1 (PC Only)2025-10-23We want to thank everyone for your patience, and today we’d like to share the first hotfix that we’re ready to roll out. We have focused on what we’ve determined to be the issue affecting the most players, and will continue to work on bugs, general feedback, and performance issues. We’d also like to remind people that it’s normal to have a longer boot time after an update. Please be aware that it might take a little longer to launch the game the first time after the update, but this should be resolved after the first time you launch the updated game. If you’re still experiencing bugs, please use the bug report form to let us know issues we ne
Thank You & Upcoming Plans2025-10-22Thank you. From everybody at White Wolf, The Chinese Room, and Paradox Interactive, we want to say a massive thank you to everybody who’s playing our game, and for the massive outpouring of support and feedback that we are receiving. We love seeing your different versions of Phyre, hearing which characters that you love to love, and love to hate. We’ve laughed at videos of you using telekinesis to drop ghouls off rooftops, or figuring out 14 different ways to kick, and we’re so grateful for every interaction. From your comments, we also know there are some players who are facing issues. While we continue working on the post-release plans for
Bloodlines 2 - Out Now!2025-10-21The time has finally come. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is now out, and it’s time for you to hunt the streets once more. You are the Monster.Step into the World of Darkness as the elder vampire Phyre and Malkavian detective Fabien. Unravel mysteries, manoeuvre Kindred politics, and confront the blurred line between truth and delusion. Will you be an asset to Seattle, or the spark that burns it all down again? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I learn more about Bloodlines 2?We’ve released a series of Deep Dives to help people quickly get the core of the game. You can find them all here: Playable Clans ExplainedWhat Breaks The Masque
Toreador Clan Trailer2025-10-15Today, we bring you a new glimpse into The Clan of Divas. Meet the Toreador characters of Seattle and see Phyre's seduction in action. Toreador starts with "Celerity" and "Presence" as clan affinities, and "Cat's Grace: Move faster after feeding." as the passive ability. Then, as the game progresses, you'll be able to unlock the following Toreador disciplines: "Entrancing Kiss": Kiss an individual to Entrance them for a period, making them an ally that will defend you from others. The weaker the will of the target, the longer they will be Entranced."Blink": Instantly dash to a targeted location. "Beckon": Put an individual into a docile tranc
Prepare for the release with these full PC Specifications!2025-10-14Our PC Specifications list provides an idea of what is recommended to run the game on various PC setups. Any upgrades will help you enjoy even better visuals and performance. If you want to get the most out of your setup, try using your GPU manufacturer’s optimization software or take a moment to tweak the in-game Settings until it feels perfect for you. Unless stated otherwise on official Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 channels, such as our verified social media accounts, make sure your drivers are up to date before you play the game.
Lasombra Clan Trailer2025-10-08Today, we bring you a new glimpse into The Night Clan. Meet the Lasombra trainer of Seattle and see Phyre's shadows in action. Lasombra starts with "Oblivion" and "Dominate" as clan affinities, and "Shadow Cloak: Feeding on enemies casts you into the shadow, making you harder to see for a period." as the passive ability. Then, as the game progresses, you'll be able to unlock the following Lasombra disciplines: "Arms of Ahriman": Trap the opponent in a straight line with your shadow. "Shadow Step": Step into your shadow and emerge from the shadow of your target. "Glimpse of Oblivion": Causes an individual to become afraid, fleeing from their a
Voice Actor Reveal2025-10-01Today, we are proud to announce the cast of our main characters in another trailer, and kick off our annual Month of Darkness and the month of the release of Bloodlines 2! Which actor are you the most excited to see in the World of Darkness?
Banu Haqim Clan Trailer2025-09-24Today, we bring you a new glimpse into The Clan of the Hunt. Meet the Banu Haqim characters of Seattle and see Phyre's judgment in action. Banu Haqim starts with "Celerity", "Blood Sorcery", and "Obfuscate" as clan affinities, and "Silence of Death: All your actions become entirely silent for a period after feeding" as the passive ability. Then, as the game progresses, you'll be able to unlock the following Banu Haqim disciplines: "Bladed Hand": Slash swiftly in front of you, beheading weaker opponents. "Split Second": Move so fast that time appears to stop around you. "Mute": Silence your target's screams and weapons. "Unseen Aura": Become t