Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 finally returns years after its initial announcement and troubled development cycle. This new title aims to build on the cult status of the original 2004 game and bring a modern action-RPG experience set in the dark, atmospheric World of Darkness. Fans of vampire stories and narrative-driven games have been watching this one closely, and its launch later in 2025 is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest RPG events.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is developed by The Chinese Room, a studio known for story-focused games. It is published by Paradox Interactive, with White Wolf Publishing also credited due to the game’s connection to the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop universe. The game is a sequel to the original Bloodlines and remains rooted in the same gritty, vampire-filled world that blends role-playing with horror, politics, and choice-driven storytelling.
Unlike many open-world RPGs, Bloodlines 2 focuses on narrative and character interaction. You play as Phyre, an elder vampire who awakens after a long slumber into a Seattle caught between vampire factions, hunters, and political upheaval. The grounded, noir-like setting combines investigation, choice, and combat as you navigate the city’s shadows.
Release Date and Platforms
After several delays and a long development period, Bloodlines 2 is set to release on October 21, 2025.
The game will launch on multiple platforms, including:
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X and Series S
PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and other digital stores)
This broad release means players on consoles and PC can all dive into the game at launch without waiting for later ports.
Gameplay and Features
Bloodlines 2 blends action and RPG elements. The core experience centers on narrative choices, vampire politics, and global intrigue. Although its development shifted direction from earlier plans, the game still offers a dark, character-driven story with plenty of dialogue, conflict, and world-building. You’ll encounter other vampires, humans, and supernatural forces.
The game uses Unreal Engine 5, bringing modern graphics, lighting, and immersive visuals to the vampire world. Its design emphasizes atmosphere and storytelling rather than just combat. That hopeful focus aims to satisfy fans who want a mature, story-oriented experience rather than a generic action title.
PC System Requirements
Below are the official minimum and recommended specs you need to run Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 on PC. These are based on published requirements from the developers and store listings.
Minimum Requirements
Average Performance: 1080p / 30 FPS
Graphics Preset: LOW
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB), AMD Radeon RX 480 (8 GB), Intel Arc A580 (8 GB)
CPU: Intel Core i3-8350K, AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Storage: 30 GB
Recommended Requirements
Average Performance: 1080p / 60 FPS
Graphics Preset: HIGH
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 11
Storage: 30 GB
2K Requirements
Average Performance: 1440p / 60 FPS
Graphics Preset: HIGH
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (12 GB)
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 11
Storage: 30 GB
4K Requirements
Average Performance: 2160p / 60 FPS
Graphics Preset: HIGH
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16 GB), AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24 GB)
CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 11
Storage: 30 GB
Ultra 2K DLSS
Average Performance: 1440p / 60 FPS with DLSS Super Res (Performance)
Graphics Preset: ULTRA
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 5060 (8 GB)
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 11
Storage: 30 GB
Ultra 4K DLSS + FG 2x
Average Performance: 2160p / 60 FPS with DLSS Super Res (Quality) & DLSS Frame Generation set to 2x
Graphics Preset: ULTRA
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (12 GB) or RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Processor: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 11
Storage: 30 GB
Ultra 4K+ DLSS + MFG 4x
Average Performance: 2160p / 240 FPS with DLSS Super Res (Performance) & DLSS Multi Frame Generation (4x)
Graphics Preset: ULTRA
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5080 (16 GB)
Processor: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 11
Storage: 30 GB
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 offers a range of system requirements depending on the desired resolution and performance. At minimum settings, players can expect 1080p at 30 FPS on low graphics with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB), AMD Radeon RX 480 (8 GB), or Intel Arc A580 (8 GB), paired with an Intel Core i3-8350K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, 8 GB of RAM, Windows 10 64-bit, and 30 GB of storage.
For recommended 1080p performance at 60 FPS on high graphics, the game requires an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB), an Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 16 GB RAM, Windows 11, and 30 GB storage.
For 2K resolution at 60 FPS, the same CPU and RAM specifications apply, with GPUs upgraded to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (12 GB).
At 4K 60 FPS, high graphics require NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24 GB), an Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 16 GB RAM, Windows 11, and 30 GB of storage.
Ultra 2K settings using DLSS Super Resolution for performance, 1440p at 60 FPS can be achieved with an NVIDIA RTX 3060 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5060 (8 GB) and the same CPU, RAM, OS, and storage.
Ultra 4K with DLSS Super Res (Quality) and DLSS Frame Generation set to 2x allows 2160p at 60 FPS using an NVIDIA RTX 4070 (12 GB) or RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) and Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.
Finally, for maximum performance at Ultra 4K+ with DLSS Super Res (Performance) and DLSS Multi Frame Generation 4x, the game can run at 2160p with up to 240 FPS on an NVIDIA RTX 5080 (16 GB) with the same CPU, RAM, OS, and storage.
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