Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Adds All Clans to Base Game, Ditches Paid DLC, and Lays Out New Story Expansions

Paradox Interactive listens to player feedback and promises six clans at launch, two major story DLCs, and more for the cult RPG revival

Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room have changed their approach after months of intense community response. Instead of making Lasombra and Toreador clan DLC, the team now includes all six clans in the base version of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. When the RPG launches on October 21, 2025, everyone can pick any clan right from the start. Marco Behrmann, executive producer, directly thanked the community and admitted, “Lasombra and Toreador belong in the base game.” Get the full scoop and dev notes at the official site.

• Six clans unlocked at launch for every edition: You can play as any clan, with no extra payments or edition limits. After listening to the backlash, Paradox takes the paywall down and puts play choice first.
• Premium Edition buyers see their value shift: If you bought a Premium Edition or Expansion Pass, you get new upcoming DLC as a replacement for the now-free clans. Pre-order value remains high with bonus content packs.
• New story DLC announced for 2026: Paradox already plans “Loose Cannon,” which puts you in the role of Brujah Sheriff Benny Muldoon, and also “The Flower & The Flame,” focusing on Toreador Primogen Ysabella Moore. Both are in the Expansion Pass or sold separately. Players will see Seattle’s underworld from new angles, mixing stories and gameplay.
• Nostalgia extras and themed launch rewards: Day-one players get Santa Monica Memories, a DLC that lets you decorate your haven with items from the original Bloodlines. The Nostalgia Jukebox, for pre-orders, lets you relive classic tunes in the sequel.

Why this news matters to RPG fans and Bloodlines veterans

Paradox shows a willingness to course-correct and reward player investment with these changes. Longtime RPG fans who felt burned by cut content and studio drama finally get real reasons to come back. Build creativity jumps since all clans are accessible. Storytellers and roleplayers have more ways to experience Seattle and the World of Darkness, especially with multiple story paths and two big expansions on the calendar.

• Build specialists can try every clan from the moment they start, pushing creative team comps and new skills.
• Pre-orders and premium buyers trade exclusive access for future DLC, keeping support worthwhile for the most dedicated fans.
• With a public dev roadmap, Paradox reassures fans after years of delays and missed launches.

Launch details, editions, and what’s next for Bloodlines 2

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 lands worldwide on October 21, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. All clans are part of every edition. Premium DLC and pass content will expand stories instead of gating character options. For the first time in years, fans have a clear path forward, and the RPG community gets a win before the game even hits store shelves.