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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i3-8350K | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB) | Intel Arc A580 (8GB, Resizable BAR enabled) | AMD Radeon 780M | ROG Xbox Ally X DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible

Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2

Mixed reception
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Released October 21, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
58/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 56 % · 12,702 reviews (« Mixed »)
Critics' score : 63/100 (39 OpenCritic reviews)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 57% positive vs 55% overall (168 recent reviews)
59,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players who log more than 25 hours tend to be the most vocal, generating 182 mentions. Overall, the game holds a mixed score on Steam, with 56% of all reviews rating it positively and 59% of post‑release feedback doing the same. The story and combat draw the most praise, while performance and bugs dominate the criticism.

What it's about: Incarnez une ancienne vampire dans une Seattle moderne au bord d'une guerre ouverte. Rencontrez les différents acteurs du pouvoir, forgez des alliances et décidez de l'avenir de la ville et de qui la dirigera.

In-game

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« Not a 'bloodlines' sequel - ignore the name. If you are looking for a vampire game that plays a bit like dishonoured, this is the game for you. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played8721
« Le + : ambiance sympa, histoire originale Le - : c'est pas les règles White Wolf du jdr »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« chouette on incarne bien un prédateur même si on est loin du type de jeu du premier »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played
« Bien que je n'ai pas ressenti la puissance du vampire ancien que l'on incarne, j'ai trouvé l'enquête satisfaisante à mener. De plus le gameplay jouit d'une variété non négligeable. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« scénario très bon. quelques bug mineurs »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« C'est un jeu correct, si acheté lors du 50% de rabais. Les mécaniques de combat sont pénibles à utiliser. Sinon, l'histoire est intéressante. »
👍 anonymous review · 58 h played
« No FOV slider, no way to disable the vomit-inducing motion blur. Recommend waiting to play until these basic game features get added. »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played2515121
« 20 Years of waiting and in the end, arguing with a Stop Sign seems more enjoyable. I am so disappointed. »
👎 anonymous review · 41 h played20653
« Not the AAA game the AAA price tag would have you believe. I'm quite tempted to put this one on the shelf and come back to it in 2027 when it's been abandoned and mods have fixed the poor game-play design choices. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played4311
« Dreadful. The removal of all the RPG aspects from what should be a classic and long awaited RPG is an utter betrayal of the fans. A lazy knock-off of a game. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played4431
« It is not a Vampire: The Masquerade RPG, it is a visual novel game with some fighting »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played4111
« ce jeu m'a plus dans l'ensemble, même si il manquait l'aspect RPG du premier Bloodline. Et je ne sais pas si ça vient des sous-titres Français mais on à beau choisir un personnage masculin les dialogues sont au féminin... étrange »
👍 anonymous review · 71 h played

In players' words

« Not a 'bloodlines' sequel - ignore the name. If you are looking for a vampire game that plays a bit like dishonoured, this is the game for you. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played8721
« No FOV slider, no way to disable the vomit-inducing motion blur. Recommend waiting to play until these basic game features get added. »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played2515121
« Le + : ambiance sympa, histoire originale Le - : c'est pas les règles White Wolf du jdr »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« 20 Years of waiting and in the end, arguing with a Stop Sign seems more enjoyable. I am so disappointed. »
👎 anonymous review · 41 h played20653
« chouette on incarne bien un prédateur même si on est loin du type de jeu du premier »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played
« Not the AAA game the AAA price tag would have you believe. I'm quite tempted to put this one on the shelf and come back to it in 2027 when it's been abandoned and mods have fixed the poor game-play design choices. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played4311
« Bien que je n'ai pas ressenti la puissance du vampire ancien que l'on incarne, j'ai trouvé l'enquête satisfaisante à mener. De plus le gameplay jouit d'une variété non négligeable. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Dreadful. The removal of all the RPG aspects from what should be a classic and long awaited RPG is an utter betrayal of the fans. A lazy knock-off of a game. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played4431
« scénario très bon. quelques bug mineurs »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« It is not a Vampire: The Masquerade RPG, it is a visual novel game with some fighting »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played4111
« C'est un jeu correct, si acheté lors du 50% de rabais. Les mécaniques de combat sont pénibles à utiliser. Sinon, l'histoire est intéressante. »
👍 anonymous review · 58 h played
« ce jeu m'a plus dans l'ensemble, même si il manquait l'aspect RPG du premier Bloodline. Et je ne sais pas si ça vient des sous-titres Français mais on à beau choisir un personnage masculin les dialogues sont au féminin... étrange »
👍 anonymous review · 71 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
57 % pos · n=128
Story / writing
65 % pos · n=108
Content / longevity
28 % pos · n=61
Performance
12 % pos · n=25
Graphics / art
53 % pos · n=17
Stability / bugs
7 % pos · n=15
Value for money
21 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
57 % pos · n=7
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay128731243
Story / writing108701028
Content / longevity6117836
Performance253022
Graphics / art17917
Stability / bugs151014
Value for money14329
Interface / UX9009
Audio / music7403

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 28 h on median; those who dislike it: 16 h.

<2h
12 % (n=25)
2-10h
35 % (n=77)
10-25h
54 % (n=116)
>25h
79 % (n=182)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+33 pts) — updates have won players over
Oct 2025 : 12% positive12OctNov 2025 : 20% positive20NovDec 2025 : 23% positive23DecJan 2026 : 27% positive27JanFeb 2026 : 12% positive12FebApr 2026 : 19% positive19AprMay 2026 : 28% positive28MayJun 2026 : 55% positive55JunJul 2026 : 70% positive70Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€25.49€35.24€44.99€54.74€64.492020202120222023202420252026€29.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 22, 2019 · All-time low: €29.99 (Jun 10, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 102 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 73 positive mentions out of 128 total highlights the combat system’s appeal.
  • Story: 70 positive mentions out of 108 total underscores the narrative’s strength.
  • Graphics: 9 positive mentions out of 17 total show visual design is generally well‑received.

Weaknesses

  • Performance: 22 negative mentions out of 25 total reveal frequent technical slowdowns.
  • Bugs: 14 negative mentions out of 15 total indicate persistent stability issues.
  • User Interface: 9 negative mentions out of 9 total point to a frustrating UI experience.

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative‑driven action RPGs who value deep story and combat will find plenty to enjoy, but they should be prepared for performance hiccups and a rough interface.

Is Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 worth it in 2026?

Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 56% of 12,702 Steam reviews are positive (player score 58/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 59,99€.

Verdict

Vampire: The Masquerade® – Bloodlines™ 2 delivers a compelling story and engaging combat that resonate with its core audience. Yet technical shortcomings—especially performance and bugs—drag down the overall experience, resulting in a mixed reception. Players who can overlook these flaws may still appreciate the game’s strengths.

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