Today Paradox Entertainment announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is back from the dead with a brand new developer.
The game is currently being developed by The Chinese Room, a British studio known for Dear Esther, Little Orpheus, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, and more.
The game, which was delayed indefinitely and previously developed by Hardsuit Labs, is coming for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in fall 2024. The first gameplay will be showcased in January 2024.
The press release was accompanied by a trailer, which you can watch below.
We also get a second video, introducing the developer to fas of the franchise which may not be familiar with them.
Ed Daly, Studio Director at The Chinese Room provided a comment:
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.
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.
We also hear from Sean Greaney, Vice President of World of Darkness at Paradox Interactive.
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.
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.
The game will place the players in control of an elder vampire in the dark underbelly of Seattle, meeting a variety of characters, dealing with political relationships, looking for prey, and fighting against enemy and the hunger for blood.
