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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Announced by Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs

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Paradox, your sins are foregive. You have maimed my Stellaris, you've angered me with CK2, but it was all due to the fact that you are all ante-diluvian. I bow to the power of your blood.
What are your biddings, my lords?
 
With Imperator, Planetfall and now Bloodlines...

Paradox is like a Santa that can read my mind for things I even forgot I wanted!

Now how do we get Fallout IP to them? :p
 
Wow I'm really hungry for this... or maybe thirsty...
 
I'm looking forward for the first DD !
 
I just wanted to point out that Paradox has become my most favourite developer/publisher. Whether if it's CK2, Imperator, Battletech, many other games that I didn't play but can enjoy watching as others play them. And now this.

I am so excited to finally get another Vampire game. I need this so bad.
 
Oh heavens be. I've been praying, waiting for a long time. Seems my going on about Bloodlines 2 here over the years wasn't in vain!

And on top, Avellone is apparently on board too, as well as some of the old crew. Story elementa may be top notch again.

Now I just pray it doesn't turn into a gigantic mess. Been burned by you PDX quite a few too many times now. But for this...I'll keep the faith.

Good luck, devs!

Davisx3m said:
Never played the first, but this looks interesting!
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DAVIS WHAT ARE YOU DOING, GET ON IT ALREADYYYYYYYY
 
TheLetterZ said:
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Descend into Seattle’s Dark Underbelly when Bloodlines 2 Launches on PC and Console in 2020
We're exstatic to today at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco reveal Vampire: The Masquerade - 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 - 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.


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. “When 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,” Mitsoda said. “Our aim has been to carry on the signature themes that made Bloodlines unique - particularly its dark tone, atmosphere, and humor - and I think that fans of the original will love what we’re doing with Bloodlines 2.”

“Fans of the original Bloodlines have been hungry for a sequel for a long time, and we began to hear those suggestions -- well, demands -- as soon as we began to work with the World of Darkness,” said Ebba Ljungerud, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “We 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! It’s both exciting and relieving to finally let everybody know what we have in store for them.”

“At Hardsuit Labs we’re proud to have assembled a team of industry veterans who have worked on blockbuster titles, ranging from narrative-driven RPGs to action-packed shooters,” said Andy Kipling, CEO of Hardsuit Labs. “We started working on our pitch almost immediately after we heard that Paradox had acquired the IP and I’m thrilled that Paradox recognized our passion and abilities. We are honored to be bringing Bloodlines 2 to fans all over the world.”

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 features:
  • Become the Ultimate Vampire - 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 ... or face the consequences.
  • Descend into Seattle’s Dark Heart and Survive the Vampire Elite - 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 city’s birth and the new blood steering the tech money redefining the city. Everyone has hidden agendas - so choose your allies wisely.
  • Enter into Uneasy Alliances - Choose a side among competing factions, each with their own unique traits and stories, in the war for Seattle’s blood trade. The world will judge you by the company you keep, but remember no one’s hands stay clean forever.
  • Experience the Story - Written by the creative mind behind the original Bloodlines, Vampire: The Masquerade - 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® - 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 - Bloodlines 2, please visit www.bloodlines2.com.
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I am curious. I was looking at the game on Steam, & noticed all the different Packages available. Can we get some detail on what each part of the Package contains? It will help to decide my purchase choice over the next week or two.
 
Am I the only one who thinks that this Vicky 3 announcement is slightly misleading?
 
The first game was a real diamond in the rough, so expectations will be high. For now, I'm cautiously optimistic. No third-person view is a shame, though. I also second the notion that hopefully the linear action scenes of the trailer are accompanied by more peaceful hubs with plenty of character interactions, as was in the first game, which was delightfully campy and even lighthearted at times.

I do wonder if the German chemist-turned-modder who kept the previous game alive with his unofficial patches for years is involved in any way.
 
Topias said:
The first game was a real diamond in the rough, so expectations will be high. For now, I'm cautiously optimistic. No third-person view is a shame, though. I also second the notion that hopefully the linear action scenes of the trailer are accompanied by more peaceful hubs with plenty of character interactions, as was in the first game, which was delightfully campy and even lighthearted at times.

I do wonder if the German chemist-turned-modder who kept the previous game alive with his unofficial patches for years is involved in any way.
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Hey there. Almost every developer they interviewed today were quick to stress branching narratives, non-combat options to complete side-quests & a fairly non-linear narrative.
 
This is quite exciting news for me. I still considered the bloodline to be the best Vampire RPG, so I am happy to hear there will be a second in the series.

I was certain that after so many years, there would not be a new game in the series. There were rumors that that PI may reboot it but I thought those were just rumors.
 
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