Development on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 continues but it won't be at this year's PDXCon Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Development on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 continues but it won't be at this year's PDXCon Paradox CEO says project is "in good hands". News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 19 Jul 2022 14 comments It's been a long and eventful road for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, but despite its troubled development, which has included the removal of its original developer Hardsuit Labs, Paradox Interactive has popped up to assure fans that work continues on the project, although it won't be shown at the publisher's upcoming PDXCon. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, a sequel to developer Troika Games' much-loved 2004 cult-classic RPG, was initially announced for PC and consoles back in 2019, when it was expected to release the following year. Unfortunately, it didn't take long for the project to run into trouble and, later in 2019, Hardsuit Labs announced the first of several delays. By the end of 2020, lead narrative designer Brian Mitsoda and creative director Ka'ai Cluney had been fired from their roles, senior narrative designer Cara Ellison had quit the project, and Paradox had revised Bloodlines 2's release date once more, pushing it into 2021. Then, things went from bad to worse; as 2021 got underway Paradox announced it had removed Hardsuit from the project, delayed the game indefinitely, and cancelled new pre-orders. Watch on YouTube Here's how Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 looked back in 2019. Amazingly, though, that wasn't the end of the Bloodlines 2 - despite Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester later admitting the publisher almost scrapped the project completely after that - and October brought news that, following a "persuasive" pitch, development was continuing at an unnamed, but "very reputable and talented" developer. Paradox's final word on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 came last November, when the publisher said it was "happy with the progress" being made on the project, but explained it wouldn't be in a position to provide an updated release date for "quite some time". And with not a peep heard from Bloodlines 2 since, some may have begun to wonder if the project had perhaps found itself quietly cancelled after all. Any such fears are apparently unfounded, however, with Wester having now taken to Twitter following fan requests for news. Not that Wester was particularly forthcoming in his responses, only telling fans that the project is "in good hands" (precisely whose hands they may be remains a mystery for now) and that "we look forward to showing you more when the team and the game is ready." Exactly when Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 might finally resurface is anyone's guess, but Wesker did confirm in the same Twitter thread that Paradox won't be showing the game at this year's PDXCon, which is due to be held in Stockholm from 2-3rd September. It does, then, seem like Bloodlines fans are still in for a bit of a wait. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store