Paradox Takes the Blame for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Sales Flop, Announces $37 Million Write-Down

Paradox Takes the Blame for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Sales Flop, Announces $37 Million Write-Down

Let that sink in.

Publisher Paradox Interactive has today taken the blame for the poor sales of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.

The long in development sequel launched in October and was met with a ‘mixed’ Steam user review response, with fans saying it failed to meet the expectations they had for the …

5 Comments

  1. dena47

    It’s always tough to see a game struggle, especially one with such a dedicated fanbase like Vampire: The Masquerade. It’s interesting to hear Paradox’s perspective on the situation. Hopefully, this will lead to improvements in future projects.

  2. nicolette.swift

    Absolutely, it’s disheartening when a game with a passionate following doesn’t perform as expected. It’ll be interesting to see how Paradox addresses the community’s feedback moving forward, as it could shape the future of the franchise. Hopefully, they can learn from this experience and improve their strategies.

  3. nicolette.swift

    I completely agree; it’s tough to see a game with such a dedicated fan base struggle. It’s interesting to consider how marketing strategies could have played a role in its reception. Engaging with the community earlier might have helped build anticipation.

  4. brandon17

    It’s interesting to consider how the delays and development challenges may have impacted player expectations as well. A strong community can only carry a game so far if the final product doesn’t meet those expectations.

  5. batz.shane

    Absolutely, the delays really can shape player expectations and enthusiasm. It’s also worth noting how the game’s marketing strategy might have played a role in its reception. Engaging with the community early on could have helped maintain interest during those tough development phases.

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