Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 News

Bloodlines 2 relents on paid clans, offers them to all after "frank feedback"

The two Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 clans that were set to launch as paid DLC will now be included in the base game. The long-awaited sequel is just one month out, but has been mired in discontent over the locking-away of two of its iconic factions. Paradox, White Wolf, and The Chinese Room confirm that, in response to a community outcry, the Toreador and Lasombra clans will now be included as part of the base game from day one.

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2's controversial DLC clans will be in the base game after all

About a month ago, it was announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 would only feature four different clans in its base game, with two extra clans coming as day one DLC. This, unsurprisingly, was received like a wet fart on a hot Sunday at church, with publisher Paradox later saying that they would make "adjustments" based on the response. And as confirmed in a press release and new trailer, said adjustments are the fact that these two clans, Lasombra and Toreador, will be included in the base game at launch.

Game Overview - Premium Edition Update

[p]Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2: Lasombra and Toreador clans are confirmed for the base game at launch, making all 6 clans playable for everyone![/p][p][/p][p]"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."[/p][p]See the latest Game Overview Trailer here:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]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.[/p][p][/p][p]Digital Editions[/p]

[p]Bloodlines 2 Deluxe Edition: Base game + Santa Monica Memories cosmetic pack[/p]
[p]Bloodlines 2 Premium Edition: Base game + Expansion Pass (Santa Monica Memories, Loose Cannon, The Flower & The Flame)
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[p]Physical Editions[/p]

[p]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.[/p]
[p]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!)
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[p]Story Pack Release Dates[/p]

[p]Loose Cannon (Q2 2026) - Brujah Sheriff Benny’s story + Benny outfit for Phyre[/p]
[p]The Flower & The Flame (Q3 2026) - Toreador Primogen Ysabella’s path + Ysabella outfit for Phyre[/p]

[p]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.[/p][p]

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Brujah Clan Trailer

[p]Today, we bring you a new glimpse into the Learned Clan. Meet the Brujah characters of Seattle and see Phyre's fists in action. [/p][p][/p][p]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. [/p][p]"Lightening Strike": Unleash an unstoppable hail of punches. [/p][p]"Charge": Surge forward, grabbing an enemy and using them as a battering ram. [/p][p]"Earthshock": Slam the ground with explosive force, flinging enemies into the air. [/p][p]"Spark of Rage" - Clan Perk: Killing enemies without feeding still activates your Clan Passive. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p]

Tremere Clan Trailer

[p]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. [/p][p][/p][p]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: [/p][p]"Blood Curse": Curses the opponent to swell up and explode after receiving damage. [/p][p]"Cauldron of Blood": Boil a person's blood. Their screams will draw others close. [/p][p]"Recall": Mark your current position. Use again to return to that position. [/p][p]"Blood Salvo": Conjure a set of blood daggers that can be thrown at enemies. [/p][p]"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.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p]