Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is Being Compared to Dishonored

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Key Takeaways

  • Early comparisons of Vampire: The Masqerade – Bloodlines 2 to Dishonored have sparked optimism.
  • Changes in development studios have shifted gameplay style towards action RPG elements.
  • Paradox aims to deliver Bloodlines 2 in the first half of 2025, despite previous production troubles.

As a long-time fan of both Vampire: The Masquerade and Dishonored, I must admit that the recent news about Vampire: The Masqerade – Bloodlines 2 being compared to Dishonored has me more than just intrigued. Having played countless hours on the cobblestone streets of Dunwall and the treacherous halls of Castle Kraken, I can only imagine how a blend of the rich lore of Vampire: The Masquerade and the action-packed gameplay of Dishonored would play out.

Mattias Lilja from Paradox Interactive has shared insights on the progress of “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.” Early trials of this anticipated sequel are being likened to the cherished action RPG, “Dishonored.” Despite concerns about changes in development studios and the absence of numerous story leads in “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2,” Lilja’s comments have ignited renewed hope among fans.

The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2″ has been postponed again after an update in August 2024, causing frustration among fans due to multiple delays and an underwhelming gameplay reveal trailer. To alleviate any worries, it appears that Paradox Interactive is making a favorable comparison with a popular and successful title.

In an interview with GamesIndustry, Paradox deputy CEO Mattias Lilja pointed out that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been drawing comparisons to Arkane Studios’ Dishonored early on. The original hit game Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines built a loyal fanbase due to its deep focus on the World of Darkness tabletop role-playing game storyline and an expansive skill tree system that emphasized dialogue choices. However, early glimpses at Bloodlines 2 have sparked controversy because it appears to favor action over stealth and deception, which was a key aspect of the original game. Lilja explained the change in game style is due to the current developer The Chinese Room, but he noted that while the overall vision of the game remains unchanged, the gameplay has evolved more towards an authentic action RPG, leading some critics to compare it to Dishonored.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Is Similar To Dishonored

Lilja also spoke extensively about the struggles of swapping studios during development, stating that The Chinese Room was given the freedom to decide what aspects of the existing version of the game were kept and which were completely changed. He complimented the “stability” of The Chinese Room as a developer and said Paradox has “more confidence” that it can deliver a game with a solid story and setting. In spite of the troubled production leading to Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 almost getting canceled, Lilja reaffirmed Paradox’s intentions of launching Bloodlines 2 in “the first half of 2025.”

The highly acclaimed and successful first-person action RPG, Dishonored, has sparked excitement once more as Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is being compared to it. Even though some fans are still hesitant due to numerous delays, others hope that this game could be a hidden gem in the making. It’s uncertain whether Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will receive the same accolades as Dishonored or build its own dedicated fanbase like its predecessor, but the developers at Paradox Interactive appear to be positive about the game’s potential future.

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2024-10-09 23:43