The action role-playing game Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has officially received an M18 rating for its abundance of violence and profanity. The game will explore mature, dark themes upon its release on October 21, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The game is set in modern Seattle. Players will take on the role of Nomad, an ancient vampire awakened after a century-long sleep. Guided by a mysterious voice, he sets out to investigate an old crime that threatens both mortals and the undead. The game is played from a first-person perspective and focuses on exploration, supernatural combat, and survival, feeding on blood and remaining undetected by society.
Combat in Bloodlines 2 is fast-paced and blood-soaked. The M18 rating allows for realistic violence, including murder, mutilation, and other serious injuries to humanoids. The camera closely shows finishing and stealth attacks: neck bites, decapitations, and tearing enemies apart with telekinesis.
In addition to violence, the game frequently uses coarse language and profanity, which emphasizes the mature and dark tone of the narrative.
