Back in 2021, the highly-anticipated Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 was delayed indefinitely following developer Hardsuit Labs’ departure from the project. During PAX West, publisher Paradox Interactive has announced that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is back, being developed by a Sumo Digital studio The Chinese Room, and is set for release in Fall 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Chinese Room is known for creating ground-breaking first-person titles that have won awards from BAFTA, TIGA, and more for their emotionally rich narratives. “The studio’s world-class background makes them well-equipped to tell a Vampire story set in modern Seattle reimagined for a World of Darkness action RPG,” Paradox Interactive said in the official press release.
“We were immediately impressed when we saw The Chinese Room’s proposal for Bloodlines 2. They have a true passion for the source material, making them ideal partners to develop a story in the Vampire: The Masquerade setting that resonates with players,” Sean Greaney, Vice President of World of Darkness at publisher Paradox Interactive, said. “We are committed to making Bloodlines 2 a success. Bringing on a studio that shares our vision was critical to helping us achieve these goals. Fans of the franchise can rest assured knowing that Bloodlines 2 is in good hands, and we will have more to share with you in January.”
“Vampire: The Masquerade holds a special place in our hearts. The story world’s dark setting filled with intricate narratives built on top of modern society perfectly fits our studio’s catalog,” Ed Daly, Studio Director at The Chinese Room, said. “Bloodlines 2 is our most ambitious project to date. Fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting this game, and we are up to the challenge. We are bringing more than 15 years of award-winning experience to the project, creating a game that honors the legacy of its predecessor while bringing its gameplay to the modern era.”
Bloodlines 2 is the long-awaited follow-up to the cult classic Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines and takes players to the dark underbelly of Seattle, where vampires struggle for survival and supremacy. As an Elder vampire, players will meet compelling characters, maneuver complex political relationships, stalk the city streets for prey, and engage in intense combat while balancing the need for blood. Throughout the game, players must always be mindful of their surroundings or risk breaking the Masquerade – the absolute law of secrecy that keeps vampire society hidden from humanity.