Paradox Interactive has admitted that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 failed to meet expectations and that its October launch contributed to a notable year-on-year fall in operating profit. The publisher nonetheless stresses that other parts of the business remained financially healthy, and it has committed to releasing downloadable content for the title in 2026.
- The October launch of Bloodlines 2 coincided with a significant decline in operating profit compared to the prior year.
- Paradox says segments outside the troubled release continued to generate solid revenue and cash flow, helping offset some of the hit.
- Management has acknowledged the game underperformed commercially, though specific sales figures were not disclosed in the report.
- Despite the setback, the publisher confirmed planned DLC for Bloodlines 2 is still slated to arrive during 2026, signaling ongoing support for the IP.
Source: Push Square
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