The sequel that most people thought would never come is now available. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 was released today from Paradox Interactive, White Wolf, and final developer on the project The Chinese Room. Take to the streets of Seattle in this sequel released 21 years after the original and that suffered significant development issues along the way.
The base version of the game retails for $59.99 with a Deluxe Edition set at $69.99. There's also a Premium Edition priced at $89.99 that includes even more bonus in-game items.
The reviews for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 haven't been stellar. OpenCritic has the average at just 64%. This is about the expected outcome after development of the game was bounced around between developers before landing in the lap of The Chinese Room, a studio that has never made an action-RPG before.
In Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, players awaken in 2024 Seattle as Phyre, an Elder vampire who many recognize as the mysterious Nomad, rumored to appear when change is imminent. Phyre must navigate the treacherous politics of the Camarilla Court to reclaim their full vampiric powers. Along the way, Phyre is guided by the voice of Fabien, a Malkavian detective whose fractured perception of reality offers both insight and unease. Six clans are available for Phyre, each with its own distinct playstyles, outfits, and Disciplines: the rebellious Brujah, blood sorcery masters Tremere, justice-driven Banu Haqim, the persuasive Ventrue, the enthralling Toreador, and the shadow masters Lasombra.
Throughout the wintry streets of Seattle, Phyre meets characters who test their trust and shape their path. Leaders of Seattle’s Camarilla Court maintain order and enforce the Masquerade, the absolute law of Kindred society that keeps vampires hidden from humanity. Beyond their influence, the Anarchs and the unbound, fight for survival and independence from the Camarilla’s iron grip. Phyre’s choices among these factions, guided by Fabien’s past, will ultimately define Seattle’s future.
Bloodlines 2 features four difficulty modes—Casual, Easy, Normal, and Hard—balancing narrative focus and combat challenge. Casual eases combat and prioritizes story discovery for players immersed in uncovering the truth behind Seattle. Easy, Normal, and Hard progressively increase combat challenge, requiring mastery of Phyre’s abilities to survive the night.
Throughout the wintry streets of Seattle, Phyre meets characters who test their trust and shape their path. Leaders of Seattle’s Camarilla Court maintain order and enforce the Masquerade, the absolute law of Kindred society that keeps vampires hidden from humanity. Beyond their influence, the Anarchs and the unbound, fight for survival and independence from the Camarilla’s iron grip. Phyre’s choices among these factions, guided by Fabien’s past, will ultimately define Seattle’s future.
Bloodlines 2 features four difficulty modes—Casual, Easy, Normal, and Hard—balancing narrative focus and combat challenge. Casual eases combat and prioritizes story discovery for players immersed in uncovering the truth behind Seattle. Easy, Normal, and Hard progressively increase combat challenge, requiring mastery of Phyre’s abilities to survive the night.
