Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Development Continues Despite Layoffs at Developer The Chinese Room

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is still on track despite recent layoffs at the game's developer, The Chinese Room. Despite a rough development cycle so far, the sequel to 2004's Bloodlines appears to be unaffected by its latest setback and is still set for an October 2025 release. The Chinese Room had previously announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 would release in October 2025 earlier this year. While the game's launch is over 20 years after its predecessor, it was welcome news for fans given a long history of delays and disruption throughout development up until that point. Fears of another setback rose after news of layoffs, but according to a statement from Paradox Interactive, the recent layoffs have not affected the game's development. The upcoming vampire RPG has had a tumultuous dev cycle so far, with several release delays from 2020 to 2021 to 2024 to 2025. It has even come out that the game was almost canceled amid those delays, though it managed to stay alive through it all. This included a studio change in 2023 when The Chinese Room took over work on Bloodlines 2 from Hardsuit Labs after collaborating with Hardsuit on it since 2021. That shift also came with a change in story and gameplay. Despite such a long and wild ride, it seems the wait is finally over and Bloodlines 2 will come out this Fall. Fans can finally get their hands on the highly anticipated game and experience the world of vampires and their complex social dynamics. [Image: https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-screenshot.jpg] [Image: https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-female-character.jpg] The latest news on the development of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is that despite recent layoffs at the game's developer, The Chinese Room, the game is still on track for its planned October 2025 release. This is great news for fans of the franchise who have been waiting patiently for the sequel to the 2004 classic, Bloodlines. The game has had a long and tumultuous development cycle, with several release delays and even rumors of it being canceled at one point. However, it appears that the team at The Chinese Room has been able to keep the project alive and moving forward despite these setbacks. One of the most significant changes in the development of Bloodlines 2 was the shift in studio from Hardsuit Labs to The Chinese Room in 2023. This change also came with a change in story and gameplay, which has excited fans of the franchise who have been following the game's development closely. With just a few months left until the planned release date, fans can finally look forward to getting their hands on the highly anticipated game and experiencing the world of vampires and their complex social dynamics. Whether you're a fan of the original game or new to the franchise, Bloodlines 2 is sure to be a must-play for anyone who loves immersive RPG experiences.