The backlash to Paradox’s choice to lock two clans behind DLC for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 seems to have prompted a rethink.
The furore started with the affirmation that Bloodlines 2 would characteristic 4 clans: Brujah; Tremere; Banu Haqim; and Ventrue. Whereas this choice offers 4 totally different beginning choices for the way you construct your protagonist, it’s a extra restricted providing in contrast to the cult traditional unique Bloodlines, which featured seven clans.
Developer The Chinese language Room has added an extra two clans to Bloodlines 2 (Lasombra and Toreador), however these are at the moment solely out there as half of the Shadows and Silk add-on pack, which prices $21.99 as DLC, or included as half of the $89.99 Premium Version. The normal version prices $59.99.
This DLC is obtainable from day one, which has created the impression that the “full” roster has been carved up, with solely these paying additional getting the entire launch expertise. As you’d anticipate, followers have been fast to specific their dissatisfaction.
Then, at gamescom 2025, a consultant for writer Paradox advised IGN the choice was a “enterprise” knowledgeable alternative, prompting additional outcry. However a publish on Discord suggests a major change could also be coming forward of launch.
As noticed on ResetEra, Paradox group developer DebbieElla addressed the sport’s group with the next message:
“We’re listening to your suggestions concerning the Lasombra and Toreador clan entry, and we’re making changes forward of launch to mirror this.
“We’ll share extra details about what this implies as quickly as attainable.”
What this implies is unknown for now, however the hope of course is that Paradox throws within the two clans for launch at no additional price. Actually, that will go a way to calming down the fanbase forward of the sport’s launch on October 21. However what would that then imply for many who have already paid for the costlier Premium Version?
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has suffered a tough improvement and a quantity of high-profile delays, however it’s a essential launch for Paradox. The writer can be eager to give it the perfect probability attainable to succeed, and backtracking on its DLC plans often is the solely viable possibility at this stage. When you wait to discover out, try IGN’s Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 hands-on preview.
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