Paradox Interactive has revealed Vampire: The Masquerade โ Bloodlines 2, a role-playing game (RPG) set in a Seattle faithfully reimagined in the World of Darkness. The game is currently in development and will launch on PC and consoles in 2020. Developed by Hardsuit Labs, Bloodlines 2 is the successor to the iconic RPG Vampire: The Masquerade โ Bloodlines, featuring reactive storytelling, fast-paced melee combat, and intriguing characters with their own hidden motives. Players will become the ultimate vampire as they stalk the city streets for prey, maneuver complex political relationships, and balance their need for blood against their withering humanity.
Pre-orders for Bloodlines 2 are now available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG, and the Paradox Store for $59.99. A โBlood Moon Edition,โ which contains the โSeason of the Wolfโ season pass and includes additional story content to be released after launch, is also available for pre-order at $89.99. Pre-orders, along with additional information about the game, are available here: www.bloodlines2.com
The creative mind behind the original Bloodlines, Brian Mitsoda, returns as Lead Narrative Designer for Bloodlines 2, giving fans a true successor to the original cult classic. โWhen Paradox announced they were acquiring the World of Darkness IP, I immediately started thinking about what it would be like to return to Vampire: The Masquerade,โ Mitsoda said. โOur aim has been to carry on the signature themes that made Bloodlines unique โ particularly its dark tone, atmosphere, and humor โ and I think that fans of the original will love what weโre doing with Bloodlines 2.โ
โFans of the original Bloodlines have been hungry for a sequel for a long time, and we began to hear those suggestions โ well, demands โ as soon as we began to work with the World of Darkness,โ said Ebba Ljungerud, CEO of Paradox Interactive. โWe all understood what this opportunity could mean, but it was essential for both us and for Hardsuit Labs that any sequel should be done properly; a true successor guided by the people who knew what made the original so special. Keeping this game a secret for the last few years has been quite the Masquerade for us! Itโs both exciting and relieving to finally let everybody know what we have in store for them.โ
โAt Hardsuit Labs weโre proud to have assembled a team of industry veterans who have worked on blockbuster titles, ranging from narrative-driven RPGs to action-packed shooters,โ said Andy Kipling, CEO of Hardsuit Labs. โWe started working on our pitch almost immediately after we heard that Paradox had acquired the IP and Iโm thrilled that Paradox recognized our passion and abilities. We are honored to be bringing Bloodlines 2 to fans all over the world.โ
Vampire: The Masquerade โ Bloodlines 2 features:
- Become the Ultimate Vampire โ Immerse yourself in the World of Darkness and live out your vampire fantasy in a city filled with intriguing characters that react to your choices. You and your unique disciplines are a weapon in a forward-driving, fast-moving, melee-focussed combat system. Your power will grow as you advance, but remember to uphold the Masquerade and guard your humanity โฆ or face the consequences.
- Descend into Seattleโs Dark Heart and Survive the Vampire Elite โ Seattle has always been run by vampires. Hunt your prey across Seattle locations faithfully reimagined in the World of Darkness. Meet the old blood founders present since the cityโs birth and the new blood steering the tech money redefining the city. Everyone has hidden agendas โ so choose your allies wisely.
- Enter into Uneasy Alliances โ Choose a side among competing factions, each with their own unique traits and stories, in the war for Seattleโs blood trade. The world will judge you by the company you keep, but remember no oneโs hands stay clean forever.
- Experience the Story โ Written by the creative mind behind the original Bloodlines, Vampire: The Masquerade โ Bloodlines 2 brings the ambitions of the first to life and sees the return of a few fan favorite characters.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX is the official graphics partner of Vampire: The Masquerade โ Bloodlines 2 and Paradox is excited to work with NVIDIA on bringing real-time ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS technology to the game.
To learn more about Vampire: The Masquerade โ Bloodlines 2, please visit www.bloodlines2.com.
