Genitorturers Claim a Vampire Bloodlines Remake Is Coming

A metal band claims a Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines remake is in the works, but no publisher or developer has confirmed this. According to PC Gamer, the tone of the report suggests some skepticism. This assertion has already sparked speculation.

Three different outlets have approached the story in unique ways. PC Gamer mentions that the band “claims” a remake is on the way. Meanwhile, Yahoo Tech adds the word “allegedly” to the same headline. Checkpoint Gaming refers to it as a “rumoured” remaster that “may be on the horizon.”

The choice of words is important. A remake means rebuilding the game’s assets and often its systems. In contrast, a remaster typically involves upgrading existing components. The coverage doesn’t clarify which is being suggested. Plus, there’s no indication that the band presented any evidence for either claim.

The sources lack a statement from a rights holder, an announcement from a studio, a store listing, or a filing from a ratings board. Without any of these, we should view this as a rumor based on a named source rather than a confirmed project. We’ll keep treating it this way until someone with authority over the IP weighs in.

The timing is also noteworthy. The original Bloodlines launched in 2004, developed by Troika Games and published by Activision. The sequel, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, is set to release on October 21, 2025, from Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room. If a remake of the first game happens, it would mark the second Bloodlines release in about a year. Whether the rights holders would pursue this remains uncertain.

By The Numbers

Outlets covering the claim (in our sources)	3
Source of the claim	Metal band Genitorturers
Official confirmation from a publisher or studio	None in the cited reporting
Original Bloodlines release year	2004
Bloodlines 2 release date	October 21, 2025

Community Pulse

We don’t have verified player quotes regarding this story. The sentiment data we received was about a different game, so we’ve excluded it. The only recorded reaction comes from PC Gamer’s headline, which humorously describes the response as “a dozen crusty nerds way too worked up.” This joke reflects the size of the reaction, not a measure of it.

What To Watch

• An official statement: Paradox Interactive, the publisher of the current Vampire: The Masquerade games, or the rights holders of the original game, could either confirm or deny the claim.
• Documentary evidence: A store page, ratings-board listing, or trademark filing would shift this from rumor to actual news.
• Follow-up from the band: Genitorturers could provide clarity on what they know and how they know it, including whether they meant a remake or a remaster.