Bloodlines 2 Team Explains Key Mechanics in New Dev Diary

The latest development diary from Paradox Interactive's Chinese Room studio showcases fresh gameplay footage for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, focusing on the mechanics of vampire hunting and maintaining the Masquerade.

In the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, vampires must conceal their existence from humans. This is represented in the game by a Masquerade meter, which tracks actions that violate this secrecy. The meter's status is indicated by a colored eye icon:

• Green: Minor infraction; simply hiding will suffice.
• Yellow: Multiple violations, such as feeding or using aggressive powers, have occurred. Players must manage witnesses or avoid attracting police attention.
• Red: The Masquerade is broken, and the police are pursuing the player. Escape and concealment are crucial, as the Camarilla will intervene once the meter is full, as demonstrated in the provided gameplay clip.

Players can mitigate their "infamy" by making witnesses forget or eliminating them. If the police are involved, hiding is the most effective strategy.

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