Paradox moves up Bloodlines 2 2026 expansion windows in new roadmap

Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room have rolled out a 2026 roadmap for Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2, saying both planned expansions may arrive slightly earlier than previously indicated.

The roadmap lays out what Paradox intends to deliver over the next year, and the publisher appears committed to supporting the game despite not being "super-happy" with how it sold, the article notes.

PC Gamer highlighted ongoing debate about the sequel's reception, referencing Joshua Wolens' view that calling the game Bloodlines 2 hurt expectations; the piece also defends the game as good while acknowledging legitimate complaints.

The article's author questioned how much the post-launch content will matter to the core experience, saying the expansions might flesh out story threads but that some characters are currently minor plot devices and cosmetics do little for a narrative-driven action adventure.

Paradox's roadmap sets the year ahead, but whether the add-ons will meaningfully change opinions of Bloodlines 2 or attract new players remains unclear, the piece concludes.

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