The Chinese Room studio has released an exciting new development diary for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, brimming with fresh gameplay footage. In this latest reveal, the developers delve into the mechanics of how the vampire protagonist will navigate the world and hunt within the game's dark universe.
Within the Vampire: The Masquerade lore, the Masquerade is a fundamental rule that vampires must adhere to, ensuring their existence remains a secret from the mortal world. This principle is intricately woven into Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 through a Masquerade meter, which monitors actions that could compromise their hidden nature.
Should a player's actions risk breaching the Masquerade, they'll be alerted by three distinct indicators on the eye icon displayed at the top of the screen: green, yellow, and red. Here's what each color signifies:
- Green: Indicates a minor violation where simply hiding is sufficient to avoid detection.
- Yellow: Signals that the player has engaged in multiple infractions, fed, or used aggressive powers. At this stage, managing witnesses or steering clear of police attention becomes crucial.
- Red: Marks a full breach of the Masquerade, triggering a police pursuit. The best course of action here is to flee and find a place to hide, as shown in the gameplay clip below. Once the meter is completely filled, the Camarilla will intervene to address the violator.
To mitigate their "infamy," players can choose to manipulate witnesses into forgetting what they've seen or, more drastically, eliminate them. If the situation escalates to involve the police, the safest strategy is to hide and let the situation cool down.
The developers have assured fans that the threat of revealing the vampire world will intensify as the game progresses. To maintain the Masquerade, players will need to act swiftly and decisively, making Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 a thrilling test of stealth, strategy, and survival.
