This new Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 dev diary showcases thrilling gameplay footage, focusing on the mechanics of vampire hunting and maintaining the Masquerade.
In the world of Vampire: The Masquerade, vampires must adhere to the Masquerade – concealing their true nature from humans. Bloodlines 2 incorporates this with a Masquerade meter, visually represented by an eye icon at the top of the screen. This meter displays three levels of transgression:
- Green: Minor violations; simply hiding will suffice.
- Yellow: Multiple infractions, such as feeding or using aggressive powers, have occurred. Players must manage witnesses or evade the police.
- 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).
Players can mitigate their "infamy" by making witnesses forget their actions or, alternatively, eliminating them. When dealing with police involvement, discretion is key – hide and wait for the situation to de-escalate.
The developers emphasize that the risk of exposure will steadily escalate throughout the game, demanding swift and decisive actions from players to maintain the Masquerade.
