AMID Backlash to vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Locking Clans Behind DLC, Paradox Says It’s IT’s IT’s ‘Making Adjustments Ahead of Launch’ – ign

The backlash to Paradox’s decision to lock two clans behind dlc for vampire: the masquerade – bloodLines 2 appeares to have prompts athink.

The furore began with the confirmation that blendlines 2 would feature four clans: brujah; Tremere; Banu Haqim; And ventrue. While this selection provides four different starting options for how you buy your protagonist, it’s a more limited offering compared to the cult classic original bloodlines, whatsiche file.

Developer the chinese room has added a further two clans to bloodlines 2 (lasombra and toreador), but these are currently only only available as part of the Shadows and Silk Add-ON Pack, which costs $ 21.99 as dlc, Or inclined as part of the $ 89.99 Premium Edition. The Standard Edition costs $ 59.99.

This DLC is available from day one, which has created the impression that the “full” roster has been carved up, with only those paying extra getting the complement As You’d Expect, Fans WERE Quick to Express their Dissatisfaction.

Then, at gamescom 2025, a representative for publisher Paradox Told IGN The Decision was a “Business” Informed Choice, Prompting Further Outcry. But a post on discord sugges a significant change may be coming ahead of launch.

As spotted on Resitera, Paradox Community Developer Debbieella Addressed The Game’s Community With the Following Message:

“We are listening to your feedback about the lasombra and Toreador Clan access, and we’re making adjustments ahead of launch to reflex this.

“We will share more information about what this means as soon as possible.”

What this means is unknown for now, but the hope of course is that paradox throws in the two clans for launch at no extra cost. Certainly, that would go some way to calming down the fanbase ahead of the game’s release on October 21.

Vampire: The Masquerade-Bloodlines 2 has sufed a Different Development and a number of high-profile delays, but it is a Crucial release for Paradox. The publisher will be keen to give it the best chance possible to success, and backtracking on its its dlc plans may be the only viable option at this stage. While you wait to find out, check out ign’s vampire: The Masquerade-Bloodlines 2 Hands-On Preview.

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