You’d be forgiven for rolling your eyes at yet another leak claiming Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 finally has a release date—but this time, it looks legit. A listing on a Filipino retailer’s site (via Reddit) pegged the gothic RPG’s launch for October 21, 2025, sparking fresh buzz. Previous shifts—from fall 2024 to early 2025—felt like misdirects, but with Paradox Interactive pointing to October as the official target, maybe the fangs are finally sinking in.
October isn’t just a placeholder—it’s backed by official word. Paradox and The Chinese Room confirmed earlier this year that the game aims for that window to ensure it meets high polish and quality standards. Plus, creative director Ben Matthews reassured fans that Bloodlines 2 won’t be a sprawling open-world affair à la GTA. Expect immersive, densely detailed environments instead.
On the development front, The Chinese Room recently gained independence via a management buyout, but not without layoffs bringing the team down to 55 people. Still, they’re pushing forward with the October launch. Meanwhile, the studio’s roots trace back over a decade to the series’ original reveal, and journalists like the Helldivers 2 boss who helped greenlight the sequel say their hope is that this time, Bloodlines 2 “sticks the landing.”
So, will this leak hold? All signs are pointing yes—but after eight years, three studio changes, and a reshuffled release schedule, even believers are staying ready for double-cross. But for now, a fanged date looks close to bitten—October 2025.
