Players who pre-ordered the Premium Edition of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 on PlayStation 5 will receive refunds by September 8, according to recent announcements from the developers. Since its long journey towards release, the sequel has stirred some controversy that both Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room would prefer to avoid. Consequently, they have decided to issue refunds to players before the game’s actual release.

After several delays and studio layoffs, a definite release date for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 was finally confirmed in August for October 21, 2025. Pre-orders opened across various platforms, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, but not all customers were satisfied with the limited offerings in the Standard Edition, which lacked certain features. Now, a possible resolution seems to be on the horizon.

Paradox Offers Refunds for Premium Edition Pre-Orders on PS5

In an announcement made on the game’s official Discord, the developers shared that players who pre-ordered the Premium Edition from the PlayStation Store will start receiving refund notifications from September 8. While fans will have another chance to pre-order the game later, specifics remain unclear concerning the adjustments made to the game’s content. It also remains uncertain why refunds are being issued, although speculation suggests that it might be related to the “Shadows and Silk” DLC, with some fans displeased by reports that two out of six clans would be restricted behind a paid DLC. Users believe that developers might incorporate these clans into the main game instead of keeping them within the Premium Edition.

Interestingly, the announcement made on Discord didn’t clarify the situation for PC or Xbox pre-orders, implying that modifications to content availability might affect all versions. Further details are expected on September 17 as the development team works on implementing significant changes that may require extra time to finalize, reflecting the various complexities involved in the game’s production.

Despite these ongoing issues, there are positive developments for the game as early impressions of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 have been quite favorable, indicating that those eager for updates won’t have to wait much longer.