Persona 5 Royal vs Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Persona 5 Royal vs Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Persona 5 Royal SEGA, Atlus Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Paradox Interactive
Overview
Release Date March 31, 2020 October 21, 2025
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature
Developer Atlus Hardsuit Labs
Publisher SEGA, Atlus Paradox Interactive
Official Site https://atlus.com/p5r/ https://www.bloodlines2.com
Gameplay
Genre Adventure, RPG Action, RPG
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Average Playtime 12 hours 329 hours
Perspective First-person
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On Nintendo eShop, Steam, PlayStation Store GOG, Epic Games Store, Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, 3.4 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 41 GB available space Additional Notes: Low 720p @ 60 FPS. Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set. OS: TBC Processor: TBC Memory: TBC MB RAM Graphics: TBC Storage: TBC MB available space Sound Card: TBC
Recommended Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, 3.4 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 41 GB available space Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 94 / 100
Community Rating 4.8 / 5 (529 ratings) 3.8 / 5 (349 ratings)

Persona 5 Royal vs Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2: which should you buy?

Persona 5 Royal is the clear choice for Filipino gamers who want a polished, shorter adventure RPG with solid reviews (Metacritic 94/100) and a strong community rating of 4.8/5. It is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo, giving the widest platform coverage including the Nintendo eShop. The game’s system requirements are well documented: a 64‑bit Windows 10 PC with an Intel Core i7‑4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 8 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 650 Ti or Radeon R7 360 will run it at 720p, while a GTX 760 or HD 7870 will hit 1080p. In contrast, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is a much longer action‑RPG (average playtime 329 hours) but its minimum requirements are not disclosed, making it impossible to gauge hardware needs. It also lacks a Nintendo release and has a lower community rating of 3.8/5. For players who want an engaging story in a shorter time frame and can play on multiple consoles, Persona 5 Royal is the practical pick. For those who crave a sprawling, first‑person RPG and are willing to wait for the missing specs or plan on a high‑end PC, Bloodlines 2 remains an option but with less certainty about performance.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

The price information for both games is not provided in the data, so a cost comparison cannot be made.

Which game requires more powerful hardware?

Persona 5 Royal’s recommended specs call for a GTX 760 or HD 7870, while Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has no minimum or recommended requirements listed, so a direct comparison of hardware needs cannot be made.

Which game is better for quick play sessions?

Persona 5 Royal averages 12 hours of gameplay, making it suitable for shorter sessions, whereas Bloodlines 2 averages 329 hours, which is a much longer commitment.

Which game is available on more platforms?

Persona 5 Royal is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo, whereas Bloodlines 2 is only listed for PC, PlayStation and Xbox.