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Breaking: Despite initial expectations,Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will prioritize detailed environments over a sprawling open world,according to recent statements from developer The Chinese Room.
The upcoming role-playing game, set to release in October 2024 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, will focus on intricate level design and narrative depth rather than a vast, freely explorable map. Art Director Ben Matthews explained to Game Informer that the team deliberately chose to avoid the scope of titles like Grand Theft Auto. “One thing we really wanted to take into account was the amount of detail rather than scope,” Matthews stated.“We don’t make GTA; this is not a big, open, wild game where the horizon is your limit. It was something we really emphasized, to try to do everything so tightly [som mulig].”
This decision represents a shift in development philosophy, as The Chinese Room took over the project from Hardsuit Labs in February 2024 after Paradox Interactive removed Hardsuit Labs from the project due to performance concerns and creative differences. While the protagonist has been entirely reimagined, the game retains the original Seattle setting envisioned by Hardsuit Labs. The game takes place during the holiday season, offering a stark contrast between the festive human world and the clandestine vampire society.
Matthews described the opening sequence, featuring a character named Phyre who awakens after a century-long slumber. “[Det er] a nice hook,” he said. “It’s the fine assembly of a jovial,human world against a dark vampire world,” he explained,noting Phyre’s awakening in a dilapidated building overlooking Seattle’s skyline. The game’s narrative will explore Phyre’s disorientation and re-entry into a changed world.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed 2004 title Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, developed by Troika Games. The original game, despite its technical issues, gained a cult following for its immersive world, complex characters, and branching narrative. The new installment aims to recapture that spirit while leveraging modern gaming technology. Paradox Interactive is publishing the title, with a planned release date of October 2024.
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