Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room have released Patch 1.0.2, titled the “Halloween Update”, for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. This festive update celebrates Halloween by adding 24 new customization options, including 8 new hairstyles, 8 makeup styles, and 8 eye colors. Players can now personalize their Elder vampire, Phyre, with even more flair while stalking the streets of Seattle.
Beyond cosmetics, this update delivers extensive crash and bug fixes that address some of the most commonly reported issues since launch. From quest progression bugs to crash scenarios during combat or dialogue sequences, Patch 1.0.2 enhances stability and refines gameplay flow. The developers have also shared plans for upcoming updates, including an FOV slider, custom difficulty settings, and expanded save game options, reinforcing their commitment to ongoing community-driven support.
Full Patch Notes
Version: 1.0.2 “Halloween Update”
Release Date: October 29, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
New Content
- Added 24 new customization options:
- 8 hairstyles
- 8 makeup styles
- 8 eye colors
- Available for all players as a free update in celebration of Halloween.
Crash Fixes
- Fixed multiple title crashes and freezes during various quests, including:
- “Follow Verona’s Scent” objective.
- Combat encounters in South Main St. Parking and near Aurora Pawn Shop.
- Restarting from checkpoints during certain objectives, such as “Hole in the Wall” bar infiltration and final battle sequences.
- Crashes tied to adjusting graphical presets mid-game.
- Random combat crashes on rooftops and transition screens post “Prince of Seattle” chapter.
- Freezes while climbing towers or engaging specific boss fights.
- Input-related crashes when launching from Epic Launcher.
- Fixed rare boot failures where the title would not start properly.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed loss of jump functionality when repeatedly pressing the key during stealth feeding tutorial.
- Corrected objective and map marker tracking after reloading checkpoints in quests like Gideon’s conversation or Niko’s side missions.
- Fixed multiple quest-breaking triggers, including bypassing Unbirthed combat, missing dialogues, or inaccessible areas (e.g., sewers and Makom Bar).
- Fixed telekinesis tutorial softlock during elevator climbing sequence.
- Addressed dialogue and highlight issues across quests involving Fabien, Verona, and Ryong.
- Fixed missing clan-specific dialogue responses for Toreador and Melancholic NPCs.
- Corrected Phyre’s dialogue overlap and missing subtitles when skipping cutscenes.
- Fixed HUD objective waypoints and missing quest markers after Police Station missions.
- Resolved issues with Heightened Senses and Thermal Barrier checkpoints not updating properly.
- Fixed NPC spawning and dialogue progression in several key story quests.
- Adjusted VFX for Toreador passive (Cat’s Grace) to end properly when triggered with Spark of Rage perk.
- Corrected gramophone music puzzle malfunction during Willem’s Plastic Factory mission.
- Fixed various player collision issues causing Phyre to fall out of bounds or become stuck.
- Restored missing voice-over lines in clan-specific dialogue scenes.
Achievements and Progression
- “History Buff” achievement now unlocks correctly upon interacting with all exhibits at the Seattle Underground Tour.
- “What Sup?” achievement now properly updates when feeding on Choleric NPCs.
Additional Improvements
- Controller vibration now respects intensity adjustments.
- Fixed localization issues affecting certain dialogue branches.
- Resolved input loss when attempting to access doors or interactable items during checkpoint reloads.
- Fixed issue with player spawning in incorrect location after loading saves from the “In Memoriam” quest.
Developer Message
The developers reaffirm their commitment to ongoing updates throughout 2025 and 2026, including plans for:
- An FOV slider
- Custom difficulty settings (including Phyre-only mode for replays)
- Expanded save options
- Additional cosmetic content
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is a first-person action RPG set within the World of Darkness universe. Players assume the role of Phyre, an Elder vampire newly awakened in modern-day Seattle, forced to navigate the city’s intricate web of vampire politics, power struggles, and ancient conspiracies. Developed by The Chinese Room and published by Paradox Interactive, the game emphasizes brutal, fast-paced combat, deep narrative choice, and the moral tightrope of maintaining the Masquerade.
The title was released on October 21, 2025, for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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