Video game publisher Paradox Interactive has delivered some major news about the upcoming Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 title yesterday.

The game is set for a fall 2024 release with The Chinese Room taking full control of development. The Chinese Room previously worked on Dear Esther, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. Original developers Hardsuit Labs left the project back in February 2021.

An announcement trailer as well as a studio reveal video can be seen below. A gameplay reveal trailer is set to launch in January.

Ed Daly, Studio Director at The Chinese Room said this about working on the title:

“Vampire: The Masquerade holds a special place in our hearts. The story world’s dark setting filled with intricate narratives built on top of modern society perfectly fits our studio’s catalog. Bloodlines 2 is our most ambitious project to date. Fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting this game, and we are up to the challenge. We are bringing more than 15 years of award-winning experience to the project, creating a game that honors the legacy of its predecessor while bringing its gameplay to the modern era.”

Sean Greaney, Vice President of World of Darkness at publisher Paradox Interactive, also said:

“We were immediately impressed when we saw The Chinese Room’s proposal for Bloodlines 2. They have a true passion for the source material, making them ideal partners to develop a story in the Vampire: The Masquerade setting that resonates with players. We are committed to making Bloodlines 2 a success. Bringing on a studio that shares our vision was critical to helping us achieve these goals. Fans of the franchise can rest assured knowing that Bloodlines 2 is in good hands, and we will have more to share with you in January.”

A synopsis for the game reads:

Bloodlines 2 is the successor to the cult-classic Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. Bloodlines 2 takes players to the dark underbelly of Seattle, where vampires struggle for survival and supremacy. As an Elder vampire, players meet compelling characters, maneuver complex political relationships, stalk the city streets for prey, and engage in intense combat while balancing the need for blood. Throughout the game, players must always be mindful of their surroundings or risk breaking the Masquerade – the absolute law of secrecy that keeps vampire society hidden from humanity.