Despite layoffs at The Chinese Room, the long-delayed VTM sequel is still on track, apparently

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Still Coming In October Despite Developer Layoffs, Publisher Says

Despite layoffs at The Chinese Room, the long-delayed VTM sequel is still on track, apparently

1. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny - Katara Reveal Trailer
2. Borderlands 4 - Official Story Trailer
3. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Spongebob Squarepants Character Reveal Trailer
4. ‘Disco Elysium For The TikTok User’ Gave Me An Existential Crisis
5. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - FOX HUNT Game Mode Extended Look Trailer
6. Blood Message - World Premiere Trailer | When History Forgets, Warriors Remember
7. FBC: Firebreak GameSpot Review
8. MindsEye GameSpot Review
9. Zenless Zone Zero - Ju Fufu Character Demo | "Heroic Roar of the Tiger"
10. Palworld × Terraria | Tides of Terraria Major Update Animated Trailer
11. The Alters GameSpot Review
12. Cyberpunk 2077 Is A Good Showcase For The Switch 2

• Start at:
• End at:
• Autoplay
• Loop

Want us to remember this setting for all your devices?

Sign up or Sign in now!

Please enter your date of birth to view this video

By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Now Playing: Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 - Game Release Window Update

When reaching out to The Chinese Room's parent company Sumo Digital about the cuts, Game Developer also discovered that a number of employees have been cut from Sumo's communications team. Sumo Digital announced it would be restructuring earlier this year, as part of a plan to pivot away from original projects entirely to focus on co-development work. Sumo also cut 15% of its total global workforce in an earlier round of layoffs this time last year.

The Chinese Room are currently in the final stages of work on long-awaited sequel Bloodlines 2, which has been delayed and interrupted multiple times now. Most recently the game's release window was delayed to October, with the game's executive producer saying the game was already finished, but in need of more work to fix bugs and improve stability.

The Chinese Room took over development of the title in 2021, when Paradox reassigned the game from its original developer Hardsuit Labs, and insiders say the game almost didn't survive the transition between studios.

Despite layoffs at The Chinese Room, Bloodlines 2 will still release as planned, a Paradox spokesperson has said in a statement to PC Gamer. "Development on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is unaffected by the recent staffing changes at The Chinese Room; the game is still scheduled for an October release," the statement said. "We wish those affected the best of luck on their future endeavors."

Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email [email protected]

This story originally appeared on: GameSpot - Author:UK GAG