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Paradox Refunds Vampire Game Preorders Amid DLC Controversy

9/7/2025

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Paradox will refund PlayStation preorders for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 due to backlash over $30 DLC.
Refunds begin September 8, with reordering available after adjustments on September 17.
The game launches on October 21 and has experienced troubled development, shifting from Hardsuit Labs to The Chinese Room.
Controversy stems from locking two clans behind a premium edition, raising costs to $90.
Community support is vital, and including all clans in the base game is deemed essential.

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Paradox will refund PlayStation preorders for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 due to backlash over $30 DLC.
Refunds begin September 8, with reordering available after adjustments on September 17.
The game launches on October 21 and has experienced troubled development, shifting from Hardsuit Labs to The Chinese Room.
Controversy stems from locking two clans behind a premium edition, raising costs to $90.
Community support is vital, and including all clans in the base game is deemed essential.