Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, despite a tumultuous development history and delays, is now officially on sale, though its production was marred by internal conflicts and changes in development teams.
British indie game studio The Chinese Room has regained independence from Sumo Digital through a management buyout supported by Hiro Capital, allowing it to focus on developing two new original IPs alongside existing projects like Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and continue its creative pursuits as a standalone entity.
The Chinese Room has unveiled a 15-minute gameplay reveal of its version of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, showcasing the game's action, dialogue trees, combat, and vampire abilities. The gameplay features the main character, vampire elder Phyre, investigating a mysterious mark and encountering a vampire named Willem in a warehouse. The Chinese Room highlights combat feeding, dialogue options, and Phyre's heightened vampire senses, offering an intriguing glimpse into the game's design approach. The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S this autumn.
Paradox Interactive has released the first look at the revamped Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 gameplay, now developed by The Chinese Room after the removal of Hardsuit Labs. The gameplay trailer showcases the Brujah Kindred in Seattle, with each clan having its own playstyle and Disciplines. The extended gameplay reveal delves into the game's mechanics and setting, emphasizing the impact of player choices on relationships with in-game characters. The game will feature four clans for the protagonist, and more details on each clan's Disciplines will be released later this year.
Publisher Paradox Interactive revealed new gameplay from Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, showcasing first-person action-RPG combat and an early-game mission featuring player character Phyre of the Brujah Kindred, with a focus on stealth, telekinesis, and role-playing choices. The Chinese Room promises to reveal gameplay from the perspectives of other clans in the future, with the game set to release on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X this fall.
Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer The Chinese Room have released a gameplay trailer and extended gameplay reveal video for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, showcasing an early-game mission and discussing game mechanics and setting. The game, set in Seattle, allows players to make strategic choices that affect their relationships with characters, emphasizing the dynamic world where characters remember how they are treated. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is set to release this fall for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC platforms.
Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer The Chinese Room have announced that Ventrue will be the fourth playable clan in the upcoming game Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Ventrue vampires are known for their leadership qualities and ability to mesmerize and dominate others. The game is set to release in fall 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Paradox Interactive has revealed that Phyre, an elder vampire from the 17th century, will be the protagonist in the highly anticipated RPG, Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2. Players will have the ability to customize Phyre's gender, clan, outfits, and behavior, while navigating the dark and immersive world of Seattle. The game, which has experienced delays and a change in development studios, is set to offer a deeply immersive experience with a compelling narrative.
Paradox Interactive has announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is back in development with The Chinese Room as the new developer. The game will have a gameplay reveal in January 2024 and is set to release in Fall 2024. The sequel takes players to the dark underbelly of Seattle, where vampires struggle for survival and supremacy. The original developer, Hardsuit Labs, was let go earlier this year, causing delays in the game's development.
The Chinese Room, the studio behind Dear Esther and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, is developing a new first-person narrative horror game called Still Wakes the Deep. Set on an oil rig in 1975, players must navigate the collapsing rig and save their crew from an otherworldly horror. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Game Pass in early 2024.