Bloodlines 2 Unveils Core Gameplay Mechanics

This new Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 developer diary showcases exciting gameplay footage, focusing on the mechanics of vampire hunting and maintaining the Masquerade. The game faithfully incorporates the Masquerade, a core tenet of the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, where vampires must conceal their true nature from humans.

A Masquerade meter visually represents the player's actions, indicating the severity of any Masquerade breaches. Three levels are displayed via an eye icon:

• Green: Minor infractions; simply hiding will suffice.
• Yellow: Multiple violations, including feeding or using aggressive powers. Players must manage witnesses or evade police attention.
• Red: The Masquerade is shattered, and the police are in pursuit. Immediate escape and concealment are crucial, as the Camarilla will intervene once the meter is full. (See the provided gameplay clip for an example).

To mitigate "infamy," players can employ various strategies: making witnesses forget, eliminating them, or, if the police are involved, simply hiding until the situation cools down.

The developers emphasize that the risk of exposure will escalate throughout the game, demanding swift and decisive action from players to uphold the Masquerade.