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Good evening, Kindred,
To coincide with the release of The Flower & the Flame DLC, we have the Summer Update for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, adding some more quality-of-life features that the community requested, along with a large update to ranged combat so you can aim down a scope like a sniper or wield two pistols like a gunslinger.
Today we released The Flower & the Flame DLC, where you can play as Ysabella Moore, the Toreador Primogen, artist, and influencer. We thought it fitting to deliver alongside a suite of features to give you more control when taking screenshots and videos.
Photo Mode
First is Photo Mode, which can be triggered while playing as Phyre, Fabien, Benny, or Ysabella (on keyboard by pressing P, and on gamepad by clicking both joysticks at the same time). Photo Mode pauses the game’s time and puts the camera into a flying mode, so you can move around the scene and get your desired shot.
For those keen to take pictures of their character, be aware that they are hidden during 1st-person gameplay, so trigger Photo Mode during a 3rd-person conversation, feed, or finisher.
Description: Screenshot of Photo Mode triggered during a conversation with a pedestrian.
Disable HUD & Disable Enemy Health Bars Setting
For those who want to record gameplay outside of Photo Mode, we have added two additional options to the ACCESSIBILITY tab of the SETTINGS menu:
1) Disable Enemy Health Bars will prevent enemy health bars from appearing.
2) Disable HUD turns off all UI overlays that occur during 1st person gameplay.
Description: Screenshot of Disable HUD and Disable Enemy Health Bar settings in the ACCESSIBILITY tab.
Noir Mode
Lastly, for those with a flair for the dramatic, we have added the Noir Mode option in the ACCESSIBILITY tab. Noir Mode switches the game’s visuals to black-and-white, adding to the detective fantasy of playing Fabien, or switching the Neo-Noir style of playing Phyre, Benny or Ysabella into a vintage look.
Description: Screenshot of playing a Malkavian Detective with Noir Mode on.
During development of The Flower & the Flame DLC, we added several features to Ysabella’s ranged combat that we have also added to Phyre and Benny as part of the Summer Update.
Holding Firearms
In addition to Phyre holding a gun with Telekinesis, you can now pick them up directly to hold in your hands. Alongside the Spring Update addition of being able to wield melee weapons, this means every weapon in the game can now be picked up and used directly by Phyre, Benny, and Ysabella.
Description: Screenshot of highlighting an assault rifle that can be equipped.
Ammo & Holstering
Each firearm’s ammo count is shown at the bottom right of the screen. Once the ammo is depleted, the weapon is discarded, maintaining the flow of combat.
Firearms are powerful but also loud, drawing attention from others nearby, and larger guns make you easier to spot when sneaking. In the city, aiming a firearm at passers-by can cause a panic, eventually leading to unwanted police attention. So for those of you who want to keep a lower profile, we have added a Holster weapon function (TAB on keyboard; Y on Xbox gamepad; Triangle on PlayStation DualSense) to quickly hide or reveal a carried melee weapon or firearm. Description: Screenshot of a pedestrian running scared after having a gun pointed at them.
Dual Wielding Guns
Picking up two of the same firearm as Phyre or Ysabella will allow you to dual-wield them. This greatly increases your damage per second at the cost of getting through your ammo faster - it’s also really cool!
Description: Phyre hunting I.A.O. agents with two of their combat shotguns.
Benny can also pick up a gun to wield alongside his custom sidearm.
Description: Benny mowing down Anarchs with his trusty sidearm and an assault rifle.
Precision Aim
Benny’s Precision Aim feature is now available for Phyre and Ysabella when they are holding a firearm. Hold Right Mouse (LT/L2 on gamepad) to enter Precision Aim, slowing time to a crawl (and with certain weapons looking down the sight or scope), allowing you to get headshots in the middle of a brawl, or shoot a gas canister just as an enemy walks by to engulf them in a satisfying explosion.
Description: Screenshot of using Precision Aim to look through a sniper rifle’s scope at an unwitting target.
Combat Tutorial Collectables
To tutorialize the new combat features, we have added two collectable notes which explain how to wield ranged weapons and also how to use Shunt to disarm an enemy. Top tip - Split Second + Shunt is a lot of fun.
Description: Screenshot of Codex entry detailing how to use ranged weapons.
It has been a while since we added a new cosmetic to the game, and we noted that many of you have wished for Fabien’s hat, so as an extra thank-you from us, we have added Fabien’s hat to Phyre’s HAIR tab for you to play out your Vampire Detective looks.
Description: Screenshot of Phyre wearing Fabien’s hat, combined with The Player outfit.
That covers the Summer Update, which is available to play right now along with The Flower & the Flame DLC (see Dev Diary #33 for details). It has been an absolute pleasure to have been on this journey with you, and while development has come to an end, we know it will continue its unlife in the safe hands of the community. We look forward to seeing the mods you’ll continue to add, the art, fiction, streams, and videos you will create. If you’d like to keep up with community progress, please join us on the official Bloodlines 2 Discord.
Goodnight, Kindred.
Gameplay Improvements
Added Photo Mode when playing as Phyre, Fabien, Ysabella or Benny.
Added Noir Mode when playing as Phyre, Fabien, Ysabella or Benny.
Added setting to disable HUD/UI overlays.
Added setting to disable enemy health bars.
Added ability to pick up firearms to Phyre, Ysabella and Benny.
Added ability to dual wield firearms to Phyre and Ysabella.
Added functioning scope to Sniper Rifle.
Added ability to holster held weapons.
Added pedestrian and police reactions to aiming firearms at them.
Added a Codex Collectable explaining Shunt technique.
Added a Codex Collectable explaining using Ranged Weapons.
Banu Haqim’s Mute now also briefly silences Phyre’s actions and weapons.
Bug fixes
On PS5, the 'Share' button triggers the pause menu preventing capture of screenshots or video.
PSO shader caches are missing for Nvidia and AMD graphics cards causing stuttering and low frame rates.
VRAM usage exceeds the available limit on 8GB GPUs during Vampiric Sprint causing heavy FPS drops.
Controls fail to respond when using an AZERTY keyboard during gameplay.
Movement input reassigns to RT/R2 on gamepad when language is set to French and keyboard layout to AZERTY.
All key bindings reset to default when remapping them in Settings > Controls tab and restarting the title.
Specific sliders fail to update after setting a value 0 and hovering over other options in the Game & Audio tabs.
Default key binds fail to be displayed consistently after performing "Restore All" in the Settings > Controls tab.
Game can crash while traversing inside the Police Station.
Game crashes upon restarting from the last checkpoint when enabling certain Accessibility settings on a fresh launch.
Infinite black screen occurs after elevator interaction in “The Streets Incarnadine” quest when certain settings are enabled.
Game crashes when interacting with Codex or Ability point popup while autosave is occuring.
The game can crash on the transition screen when interacting with upper floor entrance during the “Find and Destroy Katsumi” objective in Loose Cannon DLC.
Phyre can get trapped inside the duct above the staircase during “Get to the Roof, Avoiding Police” objective in “To Taste a Foreign Body” quest.
Crash if the player resumes gameplay after loading a save during “The Dutiful Beloved” quest.
Phyre is unable to interact with laptop at I.A.O. Tower during “We Don’t Do Ghost Stories” quest after completing Niko’s side quest using a save made between Valentine’s update and Spring Update.
Phyre loses all outfits and abilities when starting a New Game of Loose Cannon and then loading a Phyre playthrough save.
Some armoured I.A.O. agents have lower health value of unarmoured agents.
Fabien is unable to use Spirit Touch on the letter when exiting to the main menu and continuing the game during “Blood Sisters” quest .
Objective marker for Niko's side quest fails to appear on the Map after completing “The Pathways of Hesperides” quest.
Highlighter becomes unresponsive after navigating to “Save Last Checkpoint” in Pause Menu.
Phyre falls out-of-world when climbing the nearby wall where the enemies are patrolling during the objective "Follow Katsumi's Scent" in “The Coursing of the Rats” quest.
Police officer and Benny model missing with misaligned door in intro cutscene when starting Loose Cannon on a newly built shader cache.
Main Menu UI overlay remains visible over loading screen after selecting Continue.
Ability pips deplete when using Mass Manipulation with no targets.
The player randomly falls into an OOW/unbounded area while entering the vent near Tolly during “In Chains of Lead and Gold” quest.
“Open” prompt appears on dumpster even when enemies are nearby, allowing interaction during “A Star of Cold Aspect” quest.
Onda’s side quest “Cass's Big Night Out” fails to trigger after waking up from the Haven for some players.
The quest icon and objective automatically switch to the Fletcher side quest from Mrs. Thorn’s after conversation with Tolly during “To Founder on the Lethe” quest.
Marble Skin enemy incorrectly rewards the player with a single blood pip upon feeding during the Construction spoke combat encounter of Loose Cannon.
Objective fails to update after completing Niko's “The Derelict Picture”' side quest.
I.A.O. Hunters respawn at the Radio Tower after completing the Onda side quest during “We Don’t Do Ghost Stories” quest.
Benny drops equipped melee weapons upon restarting from last checkpoint, loading autosave or manual save in “The Meet” quest.
The Custom Difficulty option remained inaccessible upon a fresh launch of the game.
Fabien can interact with the deceased Cat in the haven during “Service, Pride and Dedication” quest.
Phyre gets stuck in the ground surface if you crouch near the codex "Letter to Min" during “The Pathways of Hesperides” quest.
Voiceover and subtitles for Misty's initial dialogue line are missing during the conversation with her during “The Mother” quest.
The Health Elixir fails to spawn on the first instance inside the vent after completing the first lobby combat at Weaver Tower during “The Fires of Industry” quest.
Fabien is unable to fast travel if the player selects the Guru objective and attempts to fast travel to Guru by deselecting the objective during “The Mother” quest.
Phyre clips into the wall and gets stuck when performing jump and dash near the building beside the Auto Repair Shop.
Previously equipped abilities disappear from HUD after swapping ability and restarting from checkpoint in Seattle map.
Targeting time dilation remains active at start of Ysabella boss fight if ability targeting input is held during conversation start during “A Work for Holy Innocents”.
Melancholic NPCs can revert to normal state after colliding with another NPC.
Pedestrian NPC stutters after being thrown using Charge ability without knocking them on any surface.
Out-of-world visible for a few seconds after fast traveling to Shelby.
'Inspect' prompt on the Fingerless Hand fails to appear, and objective updates incorrectly after opening the Library door during “The Pathways of Hesperides” quest.
Warning message fails to appear if the player attempts to remap a key that is already assigned for the second time under Settings > Controls.
Phyre clips through geometry when gliding into Crow Mob Coffee building.
Unintended diagonal movement occurs upon resetting a remapped movement key binding during gameplay.
Cauldron of Blood ability incorrectly refills after feeding on affected NPC.
Onda's side quest marker fails to appear on the map after completing Mrs. Thorn's side quest during “The Coursing of the Rats” quest.
Excessively bright placeholder texture appears near building after Fast Travel to Atrium from within Weaver Tower.
Phyre and Benny Can access a block out level accessed at the south-east of the Seattle map.
Visual artifacts appear on Phyre’s mouth and neck area when selecting No-glasses face preset items.
Female Phyre’s skin texture looks like it has stubble.
Well met Kindred,
Welcome to Dev Diary 33, which accompanies the release date announcement trailer for The Flower & the Flame DLC for Bloodlines 2. Below you will find details on what to expect from the DLC.
The Flower & the Flame is a standalone story DLC where you will experience what it is like to be Ysabella Moore, Toreador Primogen of Seattle. Ysabella is positioned deeply among the conspirators that threaten Seattle’s court, and through her eyes, you will get a sense of how this group functions and how the Nomad’s awakening threw them into chaos.
The Flower & the Flame contains 4 new quests that cover the events from shortly after Phyre meets Ysabella at the Glacier Hotel, during the quest “In Chains of Lead and Gold”, to when Phyre encounters her again during “A Work for Holy Innocents" - as well as some events that occurred before the Nomad awoke in Seattle. You will discover her relationships with her fellow conspirators and how she came to betray them, all in the name of art.
Description: Screenshot of the main menu, featuring a button to launch The Flower & the Flame DLC.
Ysabella’s combat is built around her speed and grace, as a trained ballet dancer. Those of you who have played as Toreador Phyre will have a good grounding, with just a few differences to learn.
Razor Wire
The largest mechanical change is the addition of Ysabella’s Razor Wire, which replaces Phyre’s Telekinesis in the control scheme.
Razor Wire launches a length of barbed wire at an enemy or object. When used against an enemy, it lassos them, holding them in place, giving you more control over the pace of battle. Using Razor Wire again will pull the enemy towards you, leaving them vulnerable to an attack. When used on objects (e.g. weapons or elixirs), it pulls them towards you, allowing you to either catch them out of the air or attack them to launch them towards an enemy.
Description: Screenshot of Razor Wire holding an enemy in place.
Rose Rapier
Instead of unarmed default attacks, like Benny & Phyre, Ysabella’s default attacks use her custom-made rapier - a work of art in itself - which gives her better reach and a more precise, rhythmic playstyle compared to other weapons. Her heavy attack, for example, is a quick series of slashes which beheads enemies on kill. The beheading also gives a short speed boost, allowing you to chain quickly into your next action.
Description: Render of Ysabella’s rose motif rapier.
Ranged & Melee Weapons
Ysabella can pick up and equip all weapons, from sniper rifles to swords. If you pick up two of the same gun, then she will dual-wield them, allowing you to play out your gothic-action fantasies (anyone else thinking of Selene or Trinity?).
Description: Screenshot of Ysabella dual-wielding high-calibre pistols.
Abilities
Ysabella has access to several abilities that you will have witnessed her use in the encounter with Phyre, along with some alternatives to give you multiple styles of play. Possession, Blink, and Cloud Memory can be used for a stealthier approach and are useful for earning one of the achievements that rewards completing a certain set of encounters without killing anyone. Whereas Lightning Strikes, Kiss, and Blurred Momentum make you an unstoppable fighting force.
Description: Ysabella’s ability tree.
To complement Ysabella’s gameplay and quests, there is a new set of achievements/trophies for you to collect.
Shape Ysabella’s path through a morality system unique to her, focusing on the warring aspects of her personality. Will you follow her artistic desire for fame; will you manipulate those around you in cold calculation, or will you unleash her inner Beast? Your choices influence her relationships, dialogue, and ultimate fate as she prepares herself for her glorious moment in the spotlight.
Description: Screenshot of a choice which feeds into the morality score.
The DLC also includes 2 new cosmetic items for Phyre: Ysabella’s outfit and her hair. Mix and match these with the existing cosmetics to create new Ysabella-inspired looks.
Description: Phyre wearing the DLC outfit and hair.
That concludes Dev Diary 33, announcing The Flower & the Flame’s release date of June 10th, 2026. Dev Diary 34 will arrive alongside the Summer Update, which ships with The Flower & the Flame and details the many improvements and bug fixes included in the update.
With the release of The Flower & The Flame, the post-launch roadmap for Bloodlines 2 will be concluded. With this, our story in Seattle will be complete. We’ve been able to create two story-focused DLCs and four major updates to the main game, including melee weapons and guns, fast travel, enemy loot, custom difficulty settings, a photo mode, and more. A full campaign that we hope our fans will enjoy for years to come.
World of Darkness is bigger than any one game, and this community is proof of that. If you’d like to be part of the conversation and learn more about other games within this universe, please join us on the official Bloodlines 2 Discord.
Play 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.
Experience 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 main campaign.
Benny brings a new take on the Brujah playstyle, enhancing the existing ability set with gun and weapon-focused combat that reflects his violent, uncompromising nature. Seize melee weapons from the environment, unleash exclusive finishers, and confront enemies head-on in high-impact encounters where intimidation and force take priority.
Take on new quests across reimagined familiar locations from a new perspective. Meet new and known characters through Benny’s eyes, and face powerful foes along the way.
Good 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 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 different points in the quests to return to if things didn’t turn out as you hoped. For example, you could use at the start of (or during) a conversation, play the conversation, and then if unhappy with the result, reload that save to play it again.
Description: Save Last Checkpoint option on the in game pause menu.
The save created uses the data from the last checkpoint you reached, which is typically before and after a conversation/combat encounter, or at the point an objective changes. For example if you save halfway through a combat encounter, loading that save will restore you to the start of the combat encounter, when the last checkpoint was created, rather than halfway through the encounter when you selected Save Last Checkpoint. The gap between the point of saving and where you restore to is never that large due to checkpoints occurring regularly.
Description: The Load Game menu containing multiple save files, labelled Manual Save.
Description: Map menu with one of Fabien’s phlegmatic informants highlighted.
To help reduce wear-and-tear on Fabien’s shoes we have added a Fast Travel option whenever you select one of his phlegmatic informants (Mr Lemon, Carla, Guru, Reggie, Marigold or Shelby) from the map. His informants were placed so there would always be one near to the locations Fabien visits - so not only will Fast Travel allow you to grab a quick bite to eat (as Fabien exclusively feeds from phlegmatic humans), it can be used to move within a short distance of your next lead in the investigation.
Description: Fast Travel option allowing you to skip straight to the informant’s location.
During development of the Loose Cannon DLC, we added several features to Benny Muldoon’s melee combat that we have also added to Phyre in this Spring Update.
Wielding Melee Weapons
In addition to holding a melee weapon with Telekinesis, you can now pick them up directly to wield in your hands. Each weapon plays differently and adds alternate utility to the Nomad’s unarmed attacks (though being unarmed is still useful and in some situations superior, depending on your clan choice). Knives for example stab and slash quickly, dealing damage to targets at a short range. A baseball bat has a longer range, but does less damage in favour of staggering opponents and interrupting attacks.
Heavy attacks do increased damage at the cost of destroying the weapon, so use as finishers or before switching to another weapon. A heavy attack with a Hammer for example creates a mini Earthshock blast, so use it strategically.
Description: Slaying ghouls with a knife.
Attack While Targeting
For players that find combat can get too chaotic, you can now attack while in ability targeting mode. Ability targeting mode slows down time to a crawl, allowing you to freely look around and aim your next attack. Pressing attack during targeting mode will now return time to normal speed for the duration of the strike, then return it back to slow time. This is especially useful when you are surrounded by multiple opponents.
Description: Using ability targeting mode to slow down time and aim an attack.
Guard
To give more options in combat, we have added a Guard mechanic that blocks enemy melee attacks. When not attacking or doing a combat action, look at an incoming attack and the Nomad will block it, reducing the damage significantly and allowing you to strike back. Getting surrounded is still dangerous though, so evasion remains your best defence.
Description: Guard stance blocking an attack.
Combat Tutorial Collectables
To help teach these new combat mechanics, as well as existing mechanics that you may have not discovered, we have added a series of collectables throughout the game, located conveniently near combat encounters that you can practise these techniques on. There are 17 to find, including 1 technique we believe no player has ever discovered. Will you be the first?
Description: A combat tutorial collectable that teaches how to use melee weapons.
In addition to the bug fixes listed in the changelog below, we’ve had a spring clean of Phyre’s side quests. Several main quests (see changelog) have been changed to side quests, allowing more choice on repeat playthroughs on what quests to complete or skip. Mrs Thorn’s quests are now exclusive to Tremere clan players and Niko’s quests are exclusive to Banu Haqim clan players (NOTE: doesn’t affect playthroughs that have already reached “Keep the Peace” before the Spring Update). This change improves the pacing of the campaign for new players, reducing the time spent between main quests each night. Onda’s, Silky’s, Fletcher’s and Patience’s side quests are unchanged.
Description: Safia’s quest to rescue her ghouls as a side quest.
That concludes the Spring Update, which is available to play right now along with the Loose Cannon DLC! We look forward to hearing your thoughts and reactions to the update. If you’d like to be part of the conversation, please join us on the official Bloodlines 2 Discord.
Gameplay Improvements
Unreal engine updated to version 5.5.4. Make sure graphics drivers are up to date.
Added Fast Travel mechanic for Fabien Quests allowing quick travel to the 6 phlegmatic informants (Mr Lemon, Carla, Guru, Reggie, Marigold, Shelby) on the Seattle map.
Can equip and wield melee weapons, such as bats, knives, swords, hammers and batons.
Can attack while in ability targeting mode.
Added Guard mechanic to block melee attacks.
Added 17 codex collectables that teach advanced combat techniques.
“The Dutiful Beloved” changed from a main quest to a side quest.
“Turning Down The Heat” changed from a main quest to a side quest.
“A Plaything Discarded” changed from a main quest to a side quest.
“Little Book of Blackmail” changed from a main quest to a side quest.
“Dish of the Day” changed from a main quest to a side quest.
Mrs Thorn’s side quests are now exclusive to Tremere clan players.
Niko’s side quests are now exclusive to Banu Haqim clan players.
Increased the total XP gained from completing main quests, to ensure players will be able to unlock at least one additional clan’s ability set on top of their chosen clan.
To reward exploration have increased codex rewards from 10XP to 75XP and Phyre’s blood marks from 100XP to 150XP.
New combat tutorial collectables award 150XP each.
Removed XP reward from feeding on pedestrians so XP is finite and to remove incentive for a very long grind.
Unseen Aura can now be cancelled to refund blood pips.
Blurred Momentum can now be cancelled to refund blood pips.
Mass Manipulation can now be cancelled to refund blood pips.
Fall damage is now less harsh on humans for smaller falls.
Fixed Sabbat incorrectly caring for the safety of their allies while using guns/grenades.
Better visibility during feeds while under attack.
Fixed Tremere's recall not triggering/cancelling correctly.
Vampires will be less likely to use blurred momentum while they have other allies alive.
Fixed an incorrect damage calculation on enemy thrown objects at easier difficulties.
Fixed an issue preventing certain bosses re-entering combat on time when their allies are killed.
Reduced enemy aggression to distant sounds of movement from the player.
Save and Load Improvements
Save Last Checkpoint option added to the in-game pause menu.
Player triggered saves listed as “Manual Save” on the Load Game menu.
When performing an action that will overwrite the Autosave - such as NEW GAME - you will be offered the option to backup the Autosave, allowing parallel playthroughs of Phyre campaigns and DLCs without loss of progress.
Updated EXIT TO MAIN MENU warning so that it states “Progress will be saved.” as it was incorrectly stating that “Any unsaved progress will be lost.”.
Display a warning when saving on a Playstation 5 when there are already 180 saves, that you will be approaching the Title Storage limit and need to delete some saves.
Bug fixes
Boss fight variant of Benny's character model incorrectly appears in the cutscene before his introduction conversation.
Benny appears in T-pose inside the Dutchman bar during the quest "Blood Sisters.".
Player camera locks when using the ability targeting button during mid-air glide.
Scalp is visible for all Shaved hairstyles on Masculine Phyre in the Appearance tab.
“Take” and “Attack” prompts overlap on the same interaction button for Striker enemies during gameplay.
Mrs.Thorns parcel fails to appear if main quest is completed while the side quest is active.
Unbirthed enemies failed to attack the player when standing in front of the door during the “As Above, So Below” quest.
Side quest completion warning does not appear on the padlocked door of the Plastics Factory when playing in stealth mode.
Player gets stuck OOW while traversing into the Regal building.
Valentine’s eye patch animates incorrectly during cutscenes & conversations.
When choosing "Casual" on a New Game, then attempting to change to "Normal" difficulty during gameplay, the apply button will not appear.
Major flickering is visible for the light and shadow coming through the windows in the passage in Willem’s warehouse during quest “To Founder on the Lethe”.
Christmas tree red ball decorations appear low-poly and levitated inside the Police Station.
Unable to skip the city reveal (title) cutscene at the end of “To Taste a Foreign Body” quest.
Blood bag can fall through ground when enemy is eliminated near ledges or meshes.
Attack prompt fails to appear on all bosses upon using Cauldron of Blood ability.
The attack and Feed prompt fails to appear after the player uses Cloud Memory on Unbirthed and IAO enemies during the last combat during “As Above, So Below” quest.
Attack prompt fails to appear on Boss enemies after using the Unseen Aura ability.
Fabien gets stuck between the snow pile and the boundary beside the Park Craft shop.
Hello 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.
Loose 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 with others.
Loose Cannon contains 4 new quests that cover the events from shortly after Phyre meeting Benny during the quest “In Chains of Lead and Gold” to when Phyre encounters him again during “A Star of Cold Aspect" - as well as several events that occurred before the Nomad awoke in Seattle. You will discover what he knew, why he acted as he did, and how his choices influenced the city, adding new context to the main campaign.
Description: Screenshot of the main menu, featuring a button to launch the Loose Cannon DLC.
There are several differences between how Benny plays and what you have experienced as Phyre, even if you have already played as Brujah clan. Phyre’s abilities of Glide, Telekinesis and Heightened Senses are replaced by Benny’s own offerings to create a gameplay experience that feels very different to being the Nomad.
Side Arm
The headline change is alluded to in the title of the DLC: Benny’s 1st-person gunplay, which replaces Phyre’s Telekinesis in the control scheme. Benny’s sidearm is his prized possession. A custom made 9mm pistol that has been heavily modified to be fully automatic, with a high-capacity magazine and compensator. Impractical for a mortal due to the extreme recoil, but not a problem for a Brujah vampire.
Description: Benny’s customised pistol. Not standard police issue.
Melee Weapons
In addition to his gun, Benny can wield melee weapons. Interact with weapons you find to pick them up. Different weapons offer different attack styles, from slow but devastating swings with a warhammer, to quick stabs with a knife. Like Phyre, Benny can also fight unarmed, but with his own strikes and finishers that express his ruthless approach to justice.
Description: Benny wielding a machete.
Soaring Leap
Soaring Leap replaces Phyre’s Glide as Benny’s main traversal mechanic. Benny’s approach to rooftop traversal is more forceful, using Soaring Leap to jump great heights, and Air Dash to quickly cover large distances in the air.
Description: Soaring Leap tutorial.
Abilities
Benny has access to several abilities that you will have witnessed him use in his encounter with Phyre along with some alternatives to give you multiple styles of play. Split Second (a Celerity Discipline power) can be especially effective when coupled with his gun to get a “bullet time” style of combat.
Description: Benny’s ability tree.
To complement Benny’s gameplay and quests there is a new set of achievements/trophies for you to collect, including some additional ones for Phyre.
The DLC also includes 2 new cosmetic items for Phyre: Benny’s suit and his sunglasses. Mix and match these with the existing cosmetics to create new Benny inspired looks.
Description: Phyre wearing DLC outfit and sunglasses.
Whilst working on the DLCs the team have also been hard at work improving the base game. To let you know what is coming we have created this updated roadmap for 2026:
Description: 2026 roadmap showing 2 upcoming updates and 2 DLCs.
That wraps up Dev Diary 31, announcing Loose Cannon's release date of April 27th, 2026. Dev Diary 32 will arrive alongside the Spring Update, which ships with Loose Cannon and details the many improvements and bug fixes included in the update. Meanwhile if you’d like to be part of the conversation, please join us on the official Bloodlines 2 Discord.
Hello 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.
To 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 carrying it on their waist, allowing the more sneaky among you to practise your pick-pocketing skills and take it without being seen. And for those of you who prefer to get your hands bloody, the item will drop on their death. Most rooftop encounters in the city will feature an enemy with an item of loot.
Description: An Anarch Ghoul carrying an elixir that can either be pickpocketed or taken from their corpse.
Blood Bags
To help those of you who are hunting for blood resonance, we have added a new item type - Resonant Blood Bags. They are typically found being carried by Anarch vampires and their Ghouls on the rooftops of Seattle using the Enemy Loot feature. Collecting a blood bag will award blood resonance points of its type (e.g. 100 Sanguine points) that can then be used at a Clan Contact to awaken the Nomad’s blocked abilities.
Description: A blood bag containing melancholic blood in Dale’s apartment.
For those of you who want to look your best this Valentine’s, we have added several new customisation items, including hats, an eyepatch and an homage to a fan favourite character.
Description: A look for proud Anarch’s made with a Valentine’s hat and makeup. Facial Hair
A popular request upon launch of Bloodlines 2 was to be able to add facial hair to Phyre, and the Valentine’s update adds three facial hair options, under the Accessories tab, for you to mix and match into your favourite looks or create something new.
Description: For a classic gentleman Dracula look, combine this Valentine’s hat, glasses and beard, with The Sheriff outfit.
Overall, there are 7 new hair options, 8 new make-up looks, 4 new eye colours, and 7 new accessories, making a total of 26 new customisation options. Combine these with the existing 151 items and 24 outfits to create your Valentine’s look. Please feel free to share these creations with us on social media for a chance to get featured in our “Phyre Friday” social posts.
Rotate Character
To help you admire your freshly follicled face, we have added a rotate character function to the customisation menu, so you can make sure you look perfect from every angle.
Description: Pirate Phyre staring contemplatively off into the distance. OUTRO
In addition to the bug fixes listed in the changelog below, we’ve added a shortcut to the Load Game Menu on the in-game Pause Menu, so you can easily jump to a previous chapter should the need arise.
Description: The in-game pause menu featuring Load Game menu option.
That wraps up the Valentine’s update, which is available to play right now. A quick reminder that there are two DLCs to look forward to this year: “Loose Cannon” lets you step into the shoes of Benny, the Brujah Sheriff, and the second DLC, “The Flower & The Flame”, you will play as Ysabella, the Toreador Primogen and owner of The Atrium nightclub. Thank you to everyone for all the feedback, memes, fanart and videos that you’ve been posting on your socials. If you’d like to be part of the conversation, please join us on the official Bloodlines 2 Discord.
Cosmetics Update
7 hairs
8 faces
7 accessories
4 eyes.
Gameplay Improvements
Rooftop enemies in the Seattle map can now carry loot.
Blood bag items can be collected to gain blood resonance. Found in certain quests and some rooftop enemies in the Seattle map.
Rebalanced input window for performing a kick to make it easier to achieve.
Rebalanced Cauldron of Blood to be harder to interrupt with combat actions, making it more effective in a wider range of scenarios.
Several performance improvements across all platforms.
Shaders compile 90x faster.
Ability descriptions updated:
Charge - Added “Each enemy struck applies damage to the held victim.” to clarify that you can increase the damage of the attack..
Taunt - Added “Armed opponents will drop their weapon.” to clarify its added utility in combat.
Earthshock - Added that “Being higher off the ground when casting increases the size of the blast.” to clarify that your positioning when casting affects how lethal the ability is.
Blood Curse - Added “Weaker opponents or targets closer to you are significantly quicker to curse.” to clarify that distance to target affects the cast speed.
Recall - Added “Damages enemies standing nearby when you appear.” to clarify that Recall has combat utility.
Blood Salvo - Added “can be thrown at enemies or explosives” to clarify that explosives can be targeted.
Bladed Hand - Added “A silent attack” to clarify its utility as a stealth attack.
Unseen Aura - Added “Staying still increases the ability’s duration.” to clarify that the ability rewards being deliberate and strategic.
Possession - Added “Ventrue and Affect abilities can be cast while possessing someone.” to highlight the combination potential and stealth utility.
Blink - Added “Knocks over enemies that you Blink into.” to clarify that Blink has combat utility.
Save and Load Improvements
Load Game menu can now be accessed through the in-game pause menu.
Bug fixes
“Confirm Selected Clan?” UI continuously remained on screen when specific inputs were pressed after the final dialogue.
Enemies affected with 'Glimpse of Oblivion' ability reset to unresonated when in stunned state, preventing players from obtaining Melancholic Blood Resonance points.
Normal difficulty set for quest To Taste a Foreign Body when players select Casual difficulty during the New Game flow.
A black screen appeared briefly during the new game start cutscene.
Several issues fixed around enemies nearby prompts incorrectly showing.
Clan Contacts dialog reset after updating to a new version of the game.
Enemies detected and became alerted to the character when the player opened the Pause menu while the awareness UI was triggered during combat.
The hair clips with the Halloween DLC golden mask appear if the player equips the Bun hairstyle in the Appearance tab and in-game.
The game environment becomes dark if the player disconnects the controller on the Masquerade Breach screen during gameplay.
Snow flickering observed on the ground during the crawling sequence in the quest "In Fingertips of Rose".
Enemies spawn above the elevator if using the 'Enter Oblivion' ability while the elevator is moving at the Vat room combat during “A Kiss from Prospero” quest.
Masquerade Meter incorrectly increases rapidly during combat in Onda's side quest 'Miranda Cashes In'.
Fabien gets stuck between a parked car and garbage bags in front of Aurora Pawn.
NPCs clip and pass through the Atrium Club wall when running away from the player.
The attack prompt fails to appear after using Cloud Memory on Benny during the final combat encounter.
Codex items "Lou's Grave" and "Discarded Purse" not highlighted or interactable at St. Stephens during "Turning Down the Heat" quest.
Codex items “Perfumed Sleeping Bag” and “Poetry Notebook” not highlighted or interactable at Atrium rooftop during “A Work of Holy Innocents” quest.
Randomly, Sharky fails to use her firearm and only kicks during combat in the quest 'Swimming with Sharky'.
Car alarm sound plays from a nearby vehicle instead of van when van is hit at the Atrium club 1st combat area.
Randomly, the SFX for breaking the IOA camera is not audible.
Nix has abrupt animation changes in her final dialogue lines during the final conversation with her.
The player character becomes stuck and unable to move if the player crouches between the cabinets near the exit door to Glacier Hotel in the Library combat area.
Lasombra passive VFX does not appear on some equipped Winter Update cosmetics.
Glowing heart VFX is incorrectly displayed on Safia when the player feeds her during the boss fight after performing Cauldron of Blood and Blood Curse.
Achievement Bugs Fixed
The Frequent Flyer trophy fails to unlock when the player glides through the air in the Seattle map.
Known issues
Winter Update Hair 6, the red ribbon over Phyre's forehead animates incorrectly during cutscenes & conversations.
Boss fight variant of Benny's character model incorrectly appears in the cutscene before his introduction conversation.
Player camera locks when using the ability targeting button during mid-air glide.
Scalp is visible for all Shaved hairstyles on Masculine Phyre in the Appearance tab.
Collectibles reappeared and counter exceeded after collecting with a pre-update save.
Background music is missing during traversal and rooftop combat during “Keep the Peace” quest.
Fletcher, Silky and Patience reintroduce themselves when continuing progression from a pre-update save.
Benny appears in T-pose inside the Dutchman bar during the quest "Blood Sisters.".
Dale’s Haven items reset and become re-interactable with missing associated Fabien voice-over after loading a save created between the Halloween Update and Winter Update.
Check 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
Coming 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!
Season’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.
The 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 personal to each player. As a post launch update, we targeted Custom Difficulty at players that have already completed the game, to provide more difficulty variety or simple mess around in their future playthroughs. Doing this allowed us to list options that are effectively cheats, or could make a playthrough for a new player impossibly hard. We look forward to seeing the combinations you will try and what challenges you set yourself.
Description: The menu of selecting difficulty options.
Custom Difficulty is available for all players that have collected “An Elder Unchained” achievement/trophy. This is awarded for completing the game on any difficulty as any clan.
Once unlocked Custom Difficulty will be available in the difficulty select menu after you select New Game.
Selecting Custom Difficulty presents you with a menu of options that you can tailor to your liking and will apply for the whole playthrough.
NOTE: Unlike the 4 base game difficulties (Casual, Easy, Normal, Hard) you cannot change custom difficulty once the playthrough is started, so think carefully. Description: Menu selection showing some of the options you can change.
The Custom Difficulty settings are divided into four groups: HUD, PLAYER, ENEMIES, PROGRESSION.
HUD: Reactive Crosshair - Use this setting to disable the crosshair reacting to nearby secrets or collectables. Applies to both Phyre and Fabien quests. This is for players that want to increase the challenge of exploration and test their memory.
HUD: Character Reaction UI - Use this setting to disable the UI shown during conversations that
states the impact of your dialogue choices - e.g. “Lou liked that” or “Fabien hit a wall”. Applies to both Phyre and Fabien quests. Can make conversations more immersive at the cost of clarity.
PLAYER: Elixir Capacity - Set the maximum number of Elixirs you can carry for each type from 0-10. 0 makes combat significantly harder and 10 much easier. Applies to both Phyre and Fabien quests.
PLAYER: Starting Health - Sets the size of Phyre’s health-bar at the start of the game. The default balance is 2 bars of health. Can increase up to 4 bars to make the start of the game easier or reduce to a fraction of a single bar to make the early game harder. The health-bar can still be extended further by collecting the marks drawn with Phyre’s blood.
PLAYER: Phyre’s Damage - Use this setting to increase or decrease the damage inflicted by Phyre’s attacks. Increase the damage to make combat easier or decrease to make it harder.
PLAYER: Masquerade Sensitivity - Use this setting to increase or decrease the rate at which the Masquerade meter fills when performing actions that break the Masquerade. Can reduce the rate to make the game easier, or increase the rate to make it harder. Can also set to NONE to disable the Masquerade meter completely and freely act like a vampire across the city.
PLAYER: Ability Recharging - Use this setting to enable Phyre’s and Fabien’s abilities to passively recharge over time, reducing the need to feed. Enabling ability recharging will make the game easier.
PLAYER: Targeting Time Dilation - Use this setting to disable time being slowed down when you are targeting abilities (holding LT on gamepad or Right Mouse). Disabling time dilation will make combat harder.
ENEMIES: Enemy Damage - Use this setting to increase or decrease the damage inflicted by enemy attacks. Decrease the damage to make combat easier or increase to make it harder.
ENEMIES: Enemy Awareness - Use this setting to increase or decrease the speed that enemies will notice you. Lowering the awareness speed will make stealth easier and increasing will make it harder. Can also be set to NONE to disable enemies spotting you at all, though attacking or touching them will make them aware.
PROGRESSION: Quests - The default campaign is a series of Phyre and Fabien quests. Use this option to play just Phyre’s or just Fabien’s quests back-to-back without featuring the other character’s quests.
PROGRESSION: Iron Vamp - Our take on “Iron Man” modes from other games. When enabled, quests will not generate their own saves, leaving you only the autosave to record progress. If you die or break the Masquerade then the autosave is deleted, ending your run. Description: Screenshot of the Iron Vamp setting.
Here are a few examples of how you can configure Custom Difficulty to get you started.
Dramatic Irony Run - For narrative focussed players that have completed the story and want to play again with the knowledge of “who dunnit” in the game’s various mysteries, to see what clues and foreshadowing are present.
PLAYER: Masquerade Sensitivity = NONE
PLAYER: Ability Recharging = FAST
PLAYER: Elixir Capacity = 10
Speed Run - Same as Dramatic Irony Run, but excludes playing Fabien’s quests.
PLAYER: Masquerade Sensitivity = NONE
PLAYER: Ability Recharging = FAST
PROGRESSION: Quests = Phyre Quests Only
PLAYER: Elixir Capacity = 10
Immersion Run - For players that want to rely purely on their own intuition to play the game.
HUD: Reactive Crosshair = OFF
HUD: Character Reaction UI = OFF
Fabien Tourist Run - For players that want to replay Fabien’s storyline with as little friction as possible.
PLAYER: Elixir Capacity = 10
PLAYER: Ability Recharging = FAST
PROGRESSION: Quests = Fabien Quests Only
Fabien Challenge Run - For players that want to show off their knowledge of Fabien’s quests.
HUD: Reactive Crosshair = OFF
HUD: Character Reaction UI = OFF
PLAYER: Elixir Capacity = 0
PROGRESSION: Quests = Fabien Quests Only
Phyre Elder Run - For players that want to feel like an unstoppable elder in combat.
PLAYER: Elixir Capacity = 10
PLAYER: Starting Health = CASUAL
PLAYER: Phyre’s Damage = CASUAL
PLAYER: Ability Recharging = FAST
ENEMIES: Enemy Damage = CASUAL
PROGRESSION: Quests = Phyre Quests Only
Iron Vamp Run - For players that want a tense, strategic playthrough, demanding mastery of Phyre's combat.
PLAYER: Elixir Capacity = 3
PLAYER: Starting Health = NORMAL
PLAYER: Phyre’s Damage = NORMAL
ENEMIES: Enemy Damage = HARD
PROGRESSION: Quests = Phyre Quests Only
PROGRESSION: Iron Vamp = ON
Phyre’s Nightmare Run - For players that want a very tough challenge to overcome.
PLAYER: Elixir Capacity = 0
PLAYER: Starting Health = NIGHTMARE
PLAYER: Phyre’s Damage = NIGHTMARE
PLAYER: Targeting Time Dilation = OFF
ENEMIES: Enemy Damage = NIGHTMARE
PROGRESSION: Quests = Phyre Quests Only
We’re also delighted to include some new customisation options just in time for the holiday period. If you’ve ever wanted to play out your fantasy as Santa Claws, now is your chance.
Description: Phyre in a fake Santa beard and Santa hat, everything a vampiric Santa needs.
This is also a sneak peek at the fact that we’re implementing beards in a later update, something we know the community has been requesting. We’ve also included a little nod to the original Bloodlines, as well as a few other looks that we hope you’ll enjoy playing around with
Description: Lean into your necromantic side with this bloodied look.
Description: Or opt for a sweeter side of Phyre with a touch of glitter and glamour.
Overall, there are 8 new hair colours, 8 new make-up looks, 8 new eye colours, and 4 new accessories (formerly called piercings), making up a total of 28 new customisation options for you to explore and unleash your creativity. Please feel free to share these creations with us on social media for a chance to get featured in our “Phyre Friday” social posts.
We’ve also added an FOV Slider and a Motion Blur Toggle, as well as some other gameplay improvements that can be found in detail in the changelog below. We are still working on the “Improved Progress Saving” feature; it has been improved since its release, but it’s not quite ready for release, so unfortunately we will have to delay it until early next year.
Major things to look forward to for next year are the Valentine’s update, which will include more juicy cosmetics, the first DLC called “Loose Cannon” that lets you step into the shoes of Benny, the Brujah Sheriff, and, of course, the second DLC called “The Flower & The Flame” where you will play as Ysabella, the Toreador Primogen and owner of The Atrium nightclub.
On a final note, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the fans for enjoying the game, and staying with us on this journey as we continue to improve and update the game.
Description: Become a winter-themed Phyre with these customisation options.
Cosmetics Update
8 hairs
8 faces
4 Accessories (rename of piercings)
8 eyes.
Custom Difficulty
Player customization of various aspects of the game has been added to enable players to have a bespoke experience that suits their player preferences.
Reactive Crosshair
Character Reaction UI
Elixir Capacity
Phyre Starting Health
Phyre’s Damage
Masquerade Sensitivity
Ability Recharging
Targeting Time Dilation
Enemy Damage
Enemy Awareness
Quests (playing as single or both protagonists)
Iron Vamp
Accessibility Improvements
Improvements to the accessibility options within the game.
Field of View
Combat FOV boost
Lensing
Motion Blur
Gamepad Aim Assist – Auto Tracking
Gamepad Aim Assist – Aim Slowdown
Gameplay Improvements
Padlocks will no longer stay locked if enemies have fallen through the floor or walls.
Padlocks will state the number of enemies nearby and have been balanced to detect enemies over a smaller distance.
Fixed several abilities incorrectly cancelling ongoing abilities, such as split second and enter oblivion.
Fixed Taunt working incorrectly on unaware opponents.
Fixed an issue with Enemies not hunting the player after losing track of them.
IAO are now more effective at warning allies of danger.
Adjusted the player's climbing behaviour to make it easier to climb onto thin platforms without falling off.
Fixed an issue where the achievement "Catch!" would not be triggered.
Fixed an issue where enemies staggered by an attack were still able to evade.
Fixed certain enemies being able to use recall while incapacitated by player abilities.
Fixed some player attacks not buffering inputs for a follow-up attack.
You are no longer able to use blurred momentum to "dodge" your own boiling blood.
Players can no longer repeatedly complete the "Executive Delivery" side quest to farm unlimited ability points.
The interruptible casting period of blood curse has been made resistant to light damage.
Bug fixes
Various optimisations to improve performance and memory usage.
Fixes to various lines overlapping.
The DLC Jukebox briefly disappeared once after interacting with it during the quest "In Chains of Lead and Gold".
For some quests after Hub Break1 the 'Auto Repair Shop' is inaccessible during hub traversal.
The Unbirthed fails to spawn if the player navigates along the edges of the room during the Unbirthed intro sequence in the 'As Above, So Below' quest.
Progression blocker occurs when player recalls to ward location after placing it before pulling wooden planks in 'As Above, So Below' quest.
Player can teleport to previous quest stage location by using Recall ability after killing the Gardener, blocking progression.
Incorrect quest name displayed on the map after completing "The Coursing of the Rats" quest.
If you complete Onda's mission (or Mrs Thorn where it ends outside) then die in any way, you can exploit the experience system to give you 1000 exp every time you reload after death.
Player can kill Izzy again and again to farm ability points.
NPCs are not holding the items they are meant to be using e.g. cigarettes, phones etc.
Melancholic NPCs react incorrectly to the aggressive dialog "I can destroy you" during Blood Resonance conversations.
Steamdeck - NPC heart effects appears to be misaligned while viewed in Heightened Senses during open-world gameplay.
Back face culling is visible for the white fur of "The General" outfit during conversation with Safia and Lou in Tome Alone quest.
Achievement
Achievement Unoriginal Sin does not unlock after feeding on five Sanguine NPCs while wearing Priest outfit as Lasombra "A Full-Blooded Elder" achievement fails to unlock despite unlocking 77/78 achievements.
“What Sup?” achievement count does not update after feeding on Choleric NPC.
‘Breach Contained’ achievement fails to unlock after recovering from a Masquerade breach on Casual difficulty.
The crosshair remains visible during the Safia boss fight intro cutscene in the ‘The Streets Incarnadine’ quest.
Save and Load
Death Letter conversation auto-skips with no dialogue prompts after autosave reload in Fabien’s office.
Marla’s conversation auto-skips with no dialogue prompts after autosave reload in 1920s Makom Bar sequence.
Spirit Touch conversation with Filing Cabinet fails to display dialogue prompt when reloading from autosave.
Fabien is unable to interact with Mr.Lemon upon checkpoint reload after enquiring about Memory loss.
Coming 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!
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 Toggle, as well as Improved Progress Saving.
Then, around the holiday, we’ll give you another Update, this one Christmas-themed! Make Phyre your own little Santa’s helper, or perhaps not so helpful helper. This update will also include the “Custom Difficulty” mode, which will consist of settings like “Starting Health,” “Masquerade Sensitivity,” “Enemy Awareness,” and an option to choose between playing only the Phyre quests or only the Fabien quests. The “Custom Difficulty” mode will be unlocked when you have completed the game, so think of it as our version of New Game+.
We’ll share more details and specifics about these features as we approach their release.
Until next time, fellow Kindred!
Fixed Crashes
The title freezes after selecting a character and shows an "Out of Memory" error when run as Administrator under a Windows username with a space
Fixed Bugs
Game does not save progress on Exit to Main Menu or Quit Game, potentially losing hours of progress in the hub - Upon exiting the game from the main menu, or selecting Quit Game, the Autosave will be updated with progress for collectables, blood resonance and ability points.
The character gets stuck inside the elevator with Mystic mark during "Meet with Prince Ryong on the 21st floor"
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 Door of the toilet couldn't be pulled by using Telekinesis, in which Verona was hiding
Conversation fails to start when spamming spirits touch on letter during Blood Sisters quest, blocking progression
Enemies appear stuck in various environment objects during combat outside the plastic factory
Interaction prompt to Lou's penthouse door fails to trigger when returning to her after marking Sanguine NPCs, blocking progression
The character falls OOW if the player jumps and crouches on the wall above the green door in the second Unbirth combat area
The character falls OOW if the player walks towards the wall before the second Unbirth combat area
The character falls out of the world if the player walks on the wall to the left of the green door in the second Unbirth combat area
The character falls out of the world if the player walks on the wall to the right of the green door in the second Unbirth combat area
The character falls OOW if the player jumps onto the Gold Medal Flour logo wall in the second Unbirth combat area
Missing collision behind Olympic Tattoo building wall allows player to go OOW
The character falls out of the world if the player tries to climb the wall on the left side near the entrance of the second Unbirth combat area
NPCs are not holding the items they are meant to be using eg cigarettes, phones etc
Missing floor collision near 1st pillar on left side of door causes player to fall out of world underground area
LOD issues with buildings appearing partially rendered while Heightened Sense is active throughout the Hub area
For some quest after Hub Break1 'Auto Repair Shop' is inaccessible to player during hub traversal
Overhead symbols on phlegmatic NPCs appear pixelated across all video quality presets in Malkavian quest
Floor appears to flicker inside Underground Tour before the fourth audio exhibit during the quest "As Above, So Below"
Bald patches and scalp is visible on the side of the head with the 1st Halloween hairstyle
Major texture flickering is present in the elevator of the Glacier Hotel while returning to Lou after completing the temple sequence
Fixed Achievements
"A Full-Blooded Elder" achievement fails to unlock despite unlocking 77/78 achievements
Fixed Bugs (SPOILERS)
Enemy clipped out of bounds, preventing the player from killing it and causing an ‘Enemies Nearby’ prompt during theTree Room combat in A KISS FROM PROSPERO
Missing wall collision in the left corner near the stairs causes the player to fall out of the world in the THE PATHWAYS OF HESPERIDES underground area
If you’re still experiencing bugs, please complete the bug report form.
We 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 upon selecting the dialogue prompt "There was no other way" in "IC to CH_Ryong_500_BakerKindred".
Missing floor collision near pillar on right side of door causes player to fall out of world underground area.
Missing floor collision near 1st pillar on left side of door causes player to fall out of world underground area.
Cosmetics are not unlocked on persistent saves, only available on new game
If you’re still experiencing bugs, please complete the bug report form.
Happy 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, custom difficulty settings that include the ability to play only Phyre’s side of the story on your second playthrough, as well as additional customization options.
If you’re still experiencing bugs, please complete the bug report form. It helps us immensely to get an overview of what issues people are facing!
We appreciate and encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts with us. For issues related to redeeming pre-order codes, blood points, or other platform-related problems, please contact Paradox Support. Note: The issue with the pre-order codes should be solved now.
It also includes a number of bug fixes, see the changelog here (warning might contain spoilers):
Patch 1.0.2 "Halloween Update" Changelog
Fixed Crashes
The game freezes while following the scent during the objective "Follow Verona's Scent"
Title crash during the combat on top floor of South Main ST. Parking
Title crash after killing enemies or Miranda near Aurora Pawn Shop during Onda’s side quest in The Pathways of Hesperides
Title crash after setting the quality preset to Medium from Ultra near the distraction tutorial
Title crash upon restarting the checkpoint while opening the rear entrance to the 'Hole in the Wall' bar
Random game crash during the combat on the rooftop of C_07 building while progressing through the 'Meet Katsumi at the hole in the wall' objective
The game froze during the objective "Track down and deal with Edward" in the side quest of Niko "The Violent Glove"
The game froze and terminated while climbing up the tower via roofs in the Square Room
Title crashed when progressing through “To Founder on the Lethe” and reached Plastic Factory
Game crash when the player was in combat during the final battle
Game crash on transition screen after 'The Prince of Seattle' Chapter in Performance Mod
Game crash/fails to boot when starting the game
Game freezes and crashes randomly after reloading from the last checkpoint and re-engaging in combat near the elevator door
Random game crash after restarting from last checkpoint after killing Alicia during Niko's side quest 'The Betraying Bracelet'
Game crash upon input at “Press Any Button” screen when launched from Epic Launcher
Fixed Bugs
Player permanently lost jump functionality when spamming jump key while feeding on the Stealth tutorial Ghoul
Objective and map marker fails to update after restarting from last checkpoint upon completing conversation with Gideon's glasses
Bypass first Unbirthed combat encounter, breaking objective update flow
Player got stuck inside the broken elevator when attempting to climb the shaft during telekinesis tutorial
Scent trail & Fabien's dialogue fails to trigger upon interacting with the dead Ghoul behind Makom bar
Dash tutorial failed to trigger when jumping into the "Strike from Above" sequence in the quest "To Taste a Foreign Body"
Fabien’s dialogue fail to trigger and toilet door failed to highlight after eliminating all Sabbat Ghouls in Verona quest
Interaction prompt fail on the Atrium entrance door after conversation with the bouncer if restarting from checkpoint at Ryong
Player is unable to interact with Lou's door after warning Verona and marking another NPC
Unable to get through crack in the wall in the sewers
Clan-specific dialogue options missing in localizations
Melancholic NPCs fail to respond to aggressive dialogue prompts while wearing "The Priest" outfit
The Makom Bar board is incorrectly placed on the emergency ladder of the SoulCraft building
Melancholic NPCs fail to respond to second & third dialogue prompts while Toreador outfits are equipped
Player loads into Willem's Car Park after loading a save of the quest titled "In Memoriam" on the Main Menu
Phyre dialogue overlaps and subtitles disappear after skipping the dialogues during different conversations
Checkpoint to Disable thermal barrier fails to update and I.A.O. enemies do not spawn at Harbour Island
Objective waypoint missing on the in-game HUD for all Quest NPCs on the map when exiting the Police Station
“Report to Officer Smith” objective skips after collecting photo from Officer Jones
Gramophone music fails to trigger if the player restarts from the last checkpoint during the music puzzle sequence at Willem's Plastic Factory
Heightened Senses activates incorrectly after restarting from the last checkpoint "Basement_PostFeed" during the "To Taste a Foreign Body" quest
Player fell out of the world near the first generator after defeating the enemy and sprinting towards the generator
The VFX of the Toreador clan passive 'Cat’s Grace' VFX remains active indefinitely when triggered during feeding with Spark of Rage perk active
Niko fails to give the Elixir reward if the player completes the side quest 'The Derelict Picture' without breaking the Masquerade
Gideon flickers at the entry of Safia during "MDSirePast_100_GideonAndSafia_Chat" conversation
Controller vibration intensity remains the same even when switching to 50% intensity
Missing VO for Clan-specific dialogues
Fixed Achievements
The 'History Buff' trophy unlocks correctly if the player interacts with all audio exhibits without listening to the dialogues at the Seattle Underground Tour
“What Sup?” achievement count does not update after feeding on Choleric NPC
Vampire: 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 videos
For 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 Jackdaw
V:TM - Bloodlines 2 - What Breaks The Masquerade - Deep Dive No. 2 with Jackdaw
V:TM - Bloodlines 2 - The Ultimate Combat Guide - Deep Dive No. 3 with Huddy
V:TM - Bloodlines 2 - Exploring Seattle - Deep Dive No. 4 with ChristopherOdd
V:TM - Bloodlines 2 - Meet the Characters - Deep Dive No. 5 with ChristopherOdd
V:TM - Bloodlines 2 - Learn the Setting Vampire 101 - Deep Dive No. 6 with Huddy Another note from the Bloodlines 2 team
We are still working hard to fix bugs and performance issues, with new fixes being rolled out next week. As this week draws to a close, we’d like to remind you that if you are experiencing bugs, please use the bug report form to let us know the issues we need to prioritise. If you have problems related to the launcher, pre-order codes, or blood points, please contact the Paradox Support. Thank you for your patience!
We 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 need to prioritise. If you have problems related to the launcher, pre-order codes, or blood points, please contact the Paradox Support.
Patch log:
Fixed issue with title screen freeze.
We’d also like to share a few tips and tricks that we’ve noticed might help a few players:
Try to use telekinesis if an object is blocking your way.
Make sure to try Fabien's skills on people/objects
If you are out of blood, look around for potions. There are always some around!
If the elevator does not work, look for a vent with your heightened senses.
Don’t miss out on admiring pictures with heightened senses and touch them.
If you’re still looking for more guidance, we recommend watching our Deep Dives!
We are aware that there is an issue with the save file moving folder. For those of you who are experiencing the save file issue, please follow these steps:
Steam:
If you ran the game as admin, your savefiles will be located here:
SteamLibrary\\steamapps\\common\\Bloodlines 2\\Bloodlines2\\Saved\\SaveGames
If you used a renaming workaround, your savefiles will be located here:
\\\AppData\\Local\\Bloodlines 2\\Steam\\Save
3. Take the save files from their location and place them here under your original user account: \\\AppData\\Local\\Bloodlines 2\\Steam\\Save
GOG:
If you ran the game as admin, your savefiles will be located here:
C:\\Program Files (x86)\\GOG Galaxy\\Games\\Bloodlines 2\\Bloodlines2\\Saved\\SaveGames
If you used a renaming workaround, your savefiles will be located here:
C:\\Users\\\\\AppData\\Local\\Bloodlines2\\GOG\\Saved\\SaveGames
3. Take the save files from their location and place them here under your original user account: C:\\Users\\\\\AppData\\Local\\Bloodlines2\\GOG\\Saved\\SaveGames
Epic Games Store:
If you used a renaming workaround, your savefiles will be located here:
a. C:\\Users\\\\\AppData\\Local\\EpicGamesLauncher\\Saved\\Saves
2. Take the save files from their location and place them here under your original user account: C:\\Users\\\\\AppData\\Local\\EpicGamesLauncher\\Saved\\Saves
Thank 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, we’d like to address some of those immediately and provide possible workarounds so that as many of you as possible can return to enjoying the game. As part of this process, we want to thank everybody who’s taken the time to fill out the bug report form. It helps us immensely to get an overview of what issues people are facing!
Known Issues
High Priority Items:
The game does not launch or gets stuck on the starting screen.
Workaround: Please try running the game and launcher as admin.
Seattle is not populating correctly with NPCs on some quests.
Workaround: Please try reloading the last save from the main menu.
The AZERTY keyboard does not work, or keybinding does not work.
Workaround: Please try adding the QWERTY keyboard layout in Windows.
We are also working on some platform-specific performance issues, such as crashes on PS5. Regarding known bugs like the Lasombra and Toreador being locked at the clan selection screen on some platforms, we recommend updating and reinstalling the game.
While working on resolving known issues, we are also collecting your feedback continuously for a smoother gameplay experience, and are aware of your suggestions, such as:
There is no way to disable motion blur.
(Workaround: Please try turning post-processing to low.)
Settings are lacking a FOV slider
Ability to disable HUD elements
Facial hair in character customization
We appreciate and encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts with us. For issues related to redeeming pre-order codes, blood points, or other platform-related problems, please contact Paradox Support.
Once again, thank you for being part of this journey. Your passion, feedback, and patience mean the world to us, and we’re committed to continuing to improve Bloodlines 2. The story of Seattle’s Kindred is only just beginning.
The 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 Questions
How 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:
As well as the official Bloodlines 2 Wiki - Bloodlines 2 Wiki
What are the different Bloodlines 2 editions, and what’s included?
Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Premium Edition.
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 - Standard Edition: Base Game
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 - Deluxe Edition:
Base Game
Santa Monica Memories Cosmetic Pack
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 - Premium Edition:
Base Game
Expansion Pass
Santa Monica Memories, Cosmetic Pack (Day 1 Unlock)
Loose Cannon, Story Pack (Releasing Q2 2026)
The Flower & The Flame, Story Pack (Releasing Q3 2026)
The game is available on Windows and is compatible with Steam Deck. The requirements are as follows. Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-8350K | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
Memory: 8 GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB) | Intel Arc A580 (8GB, Resizable BAR enabled) | AMD Radeon 780M
DirectX: 12
Disk Space: 30 GB Recommended
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory: 16 GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB)
DirectX: 12
Disk Space: 30 GB
Which languages will the game be translated into?
The audio will be English, with subtitles available in English, German, French, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Latin-American Spanish, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
What are your plans post-release for Bloodlines 2?
In the near future, the player experience will be our top priority for Bloodlines 2. That includes looking further into:
- Game crashes and freezes
- Objective and checkpoint-related issues
- Dialogue-related issues
- HUB world NPC response issues
- Character falls out of world instances
And any other issues you might experience. If you are experiencing problems with your game, please report the issue on our website or through the platform you are playing on.
Where can I send a bug report?
Please use this form for reporting any bugs that you may have encountered.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates about Bloodlines 2 on our official web and social media platforms.
Today, 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 trance where they will walk to where they last saw you.
"Blurred Momentum": Temporarily boost your reflexes, allowing you to evade damage.
"Fleetness": - Clan Perk: Relocate abilities will recharge over time.
Our 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.
Today, 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 allies.
"Enter Oblivion": Enter a dimension where only you and those touched by your shadow exist. "Stygian Shroud"
Clan Perk: Prevents mortals from attacking you while feeding.
Today, 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?
Today, 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 temporarily invisible to enemies and civilians. "Unseen Passage"
Clan Perk: Can remain crouched whilst sprinting.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2: Lasombra and Toreador clans are confirmed for the base game at launch, making all 6 clans playable for everyone!
"Thanks to our community for the frank feedback on Bloodlines 2 and the Premium Edition. That feedback made it clear: Lasombra and Toreador belong in the base game, so that is what we are doing," said Marco Behrmann, White Wolf Executive Vice President and Bloodlines 2 Executive Producer. "We’d also like to thank The Chinese Room for their quick turnaround on the concepts for the post-launch Story Packs. We’re constantly impressed by their creativity and skill in weaving enticing narrative threads that expand on the main story in Bloodlines 2."
See the latest Game Overview Trailer here:
We’re also unveiling two new Bloodlines 2 Story Packs: “Loose Cannon“ (Brujah Sheriff Benny’s story) and “The Flower & The Flame” (Toreador Primogen Ysabella’s path). Both are included in the Premium Edition Expansion Pass, alongside the day one unlock Santa Monica Memories Cosmetic Pack, and will be released in 2026.
Digital Editions
Bloodlines 2 Deluxe Edition: Base game + Santa Monica Memories cosmetic pack
Bloodlines 2 Premium Edition: Base game + Expansion Pass (Santa Monica Memories, Loose Cannon, The Flower & The Flame)
Physical Editions
Day One Edition - Base game + Bloodlines Nostalgia Jukebox bonus. Select retailers will also have a physical cross necklace inspired by the Cross of St. James.
Premium Edition - Base Game, Nostalgia Jukebox pre-order bonus, the Expansion Pass, five character cards, a journal, and a Steelbook case, packaged in a premium box (limited quantities!)
Story Pack Release Dates
Loose Cannon (Q2 2026) - Brujah Sheriff Benny’s story + Benny outfit for Phyre
The Flower & The Flame (Q3 2026) - Toreador Primogen Ysabella’s path + Ysabella outfit for Phyre
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will be released on October 21, 2025. Pre-order now on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Expansion Pass also sold separately Oct 21, 2025.
Today, we bring you a new glimpse into the Learned Clan. Meet the Brujah characters of Seattle and see Phyre's fists in action.
Brujah starts with "Celerity", "Presence", and "Potence" as clan affinities, and "Brutality" as the passive ability. Then, as the game progresses, you'll be able to unlock the following Brujah disciplines: "Taunt": Compel and opponent to attack you and drop their weapon if armed.
"Lightening Strike": Unleash an unstoppable hail of punches.
"Charge": Surge forward, grabbing an enemy and using them as a battering ram.
"Earthshock": Slam the ground with explosive force, flinging enemies into the air.
"Spark of Rage" - Clan Perk: Killing enemies without feeding still activates your Clan Passive.
Today, we bring you a new glimpse into the Clan of Warlocks. Meet the Tremere characters of Seattle and see Phyre's magic in action.
Tremere starts with "Dominate" and "Blood Sorcery" as clan affinities, and "Corrosive Touch" as the passive ability. Then, as the game progresses, you'll be able to unlock the following Tremere disciplines:
"Blood Curse": Curses the opponent to swell up and explode after receiving damage.
"Cauldron of Blood": Boil a person's blood. Their screams will draw others close.
"Recall": Mark your current position. Use again to return to that position.
"Blood Salvo": Conjure a set of blood daggers that can be thrown at enemies.
"Blood of Potency" - Clan Perk: A chance when feeding that the last used ability receives twice as much blood, increasing the rate at which you can perform abilities.
Today we bring you a new glimpse into the Clan of Kings, the Ventrue clan! Meet the Ventrue characters of Seattle and see Phyre's powers in action. Ventrue starts with "Dominate" and "Presence" as clan affinities, and "Flesh of Marble" as the passive ability.
Then as the game progresses you'll be able to unlock the following Ventrue disciplines:
"Terminal Decree": Command a mortal to kill themselves.
"Possession": See through enemy's eyes and control them for a period.
"Cloud Memory": Cause a target to forget you were there.
"Mass Manipulation": Apply Ventrue and Affect abilities to all enemies within view.
"Resilience" - Clan Perk: Increases the amount of health restored by feeding.
Good evening, everyone.
We're on the road to release now, and starting now, we plan to share one video per week until release!
Today, we bring you a video dedicated to gameplay with Fabien, the mysterious Malkavian detective stuck in Phyre's head. Meet new characters, use your strange powers to crack open the case, and find out who would kill for a cigarette...
Play as Fabien in both 1920s Seattle and modern-day Seattle to uncover what happened to him, and how it ties in with the Nomad.
Good evening, everyone!
We're incredibly happy to announce that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will launch on October 21, 2025.
Check out an extended cut of the Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 pre-order trailer on the official World of Darkness YouTube channel.
The additional clans that will be available at launch are the ambitious Lasombra and the seductive Toreador, and you will now also be able to play parts of the game as Fabien, the mysterious Malkavian detective who's stuck in Phyre's head. Together, the Kindred solve a murder mystery that threatens to alter modern Seattle’s vampire society.
Those who pre-order will receive the “Bloodlines Nostalgia Jukebox” Pre-Order Bonus, a Haven decor item featuring a curated playlist of in-game music by Rik Schaffer, the iconic composer of the original Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.
You can pre-order Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 today on Steam for a suggested retail price of $59.99/£49.99/€59.99.
The Deluxe Edition includes the “Santa Monica Memories” Cosmetic Pack, which features decor items inspired by the original cult classic Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines to adorn Phyre’s in-game apartment.
The Premium Edition features "Santa Monica Memories" and the "Shadows & Silk" Clan Pack, a content add-on that lets players choose the Lasombra or Toreador clans for Phyre. Each clan offers new, unique abilities, playstyles, and distinct outfits.
For more information, please check out the new and updated Frequently Asked Questions.
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