Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 - everything we know so far
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Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2has had something of a rocky development. The game was initially supposed to be released all the way back in March 2020, but after several delays, the project appears to have been refocused entirely.
The Chinese Room is now the main studio heading up the development ofVampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, and after a recent re-reveal, we now have a much better idea as to what theupcoming gamewill be like at launch. Because of its strange development, we’ll be mainly covering Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 in its new form, given that everything from gameplay to narrative elements appears to have changed since the initial reveal.
Here’s everything you need to know aboutVampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, including a look at the new release window, details on gameplay, as well as some info on when we are likely to hear more. As news onVampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2continues to trickle out, you’ll find it here.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 - cut to the chase
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 release window and platforms
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2will launch in “2024”. This was the latest news on the game’s release that was announced during a re-reveal of the game in early September 2023. It’s been a long time coming, given thatVampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2was initially announced all the way back in 2019. Since then, the game has changed studios and receive a 33-minute gameplay trailer.
In terms of platforms, you’ll be able to play on Windows PC,Xbox Series X|S, andPS5.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 trailers
The latest trailer we received forVampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2was the new gameplay trailer. It’s 33-minutes long, and shows main character Phyre infiltrating a warehouse. You can check it out below:
There are technically more trailers forVampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, but they’re pretty old at this point. Given that the game has since changed studios since these trailers were released, it’s worth keeping in mind
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Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 gameplay
Thanks to a recent trailer, we’ve now seen 33-minutes ofVampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2gameplay. It starts off with Phyre infiltrating a warehouse. Things are stealthy at first, with Phyre using thrown objects as distractions before moving in for the kill. Abilities like gliding and warping are used to silently dispatch enemies, while moving swiftly around the upper levels of the warehouse.
Once Phyre is spotted, the combat gets more action heavy, with dodges and parries taking center-stage. Larger enemies require more powerful attacks to take down, like a special that sees Phyre landing hundreds of blows in a matter of seconds.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 story and setting
We don’t know too much about the story behindVampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2as of yet. You’ll play an elder vampire called Phyre living in Seattle, a city run by several vampire clans. A war is brewing between these clans in the run up to your arrival, after which it’s up to you to ally yourself and shape the future of the city.
In terms of playable clans, there are four in total: Brujah, Tremere, Banu Haqim, and Ventrue. You can check out deep dives on each of the four clans on theVampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 blog.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 latest news
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2’s main character will be voicedVampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2has received a brand new preview stream courtesy of developer The Chinese Room (TCR). The video is busting with details for the upcoming gothic horror RPG and also confirms thatthe game’s main character will be fully voiced.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 re-revealedOn September 2, 2023,Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2was re-revealed. It’s now being developed by The Chinese Room, who worked onEverybody’s Gone to the Rapture.You can check out the announcement Tweet here.
So there you have it, that’s everything we know about Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 so far. While you wait for the full release date, why not check out our list of thebest RPGsto tide you over.
Jake is a freelance writer who currently works regularly with TRG. Hailing from the overcast shores of Brighton in the United Kingdom, Jake can be found covering everything from features to guides content around the latest game releases. As seen onNME.com,Eurogamer.net, andVG247.com, Jake specializes in breaking games down into approachable pieces for guides, and providing SEO advice to websites looking to expand their audiences.
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