Vampires Dive Into 'Bloodlines 2' Mechanics

This new Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 dev diary showcases exciting gameplay footage, focusing on the mechanics of vampire hunting and maintaining the Masquerade. The game features a Masquerade meter, visually represented by an eye icon in the top-left corner of the screen, which tracks the player's actions.

Violations of the Masquerade are categorized into three levels, indicated by color:

• Green: Minor infractions; simply hiding will suffice.
• Yellow: Multiple violations, including feeding or using aggressive powers. Players must manage witnesses or avoid attracting police attention.
• Red: The Masquerade is severely breached, resulting in police pursuit. The best course of action is to escape and hide, 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. If the police are involved, discretion is key—hide and wait for the situation to de-escalate.

The developers emphasize that the risk of exposure will steadily increase as the game progresses, demanding swift and calculated actions from players to maintain the Masquerade.