Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Set for Thrilling Reveal at PAX West 2023!
Fans of the popular vampire-themed roleplaying game, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, have reason to rejoice as the long-awaited re-reveal of the game is set to take place at PAX West 2023. The official Twitter account recently dropped a tantalizing tease, hinting at the exciting announcement.
Although the tweet itself doesn’t explicitly confirm the presence of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 at PAX West, the Community Manager’s response with an ‘eyes’ emoticon on the Discord channel practically seals the deal. Additionally, Paradox, the publisher of the game, previously stated that the re-reveal would take place in September, aligning perfectly with the timing of PAX West 2023, which will be held from September 1-4.
PAX West provides an ideal platform for the grand reveal, considering that the original story of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is set in Seattle, the same city where PAX West takes place. Fans can expect to see the beloved city brought to life on stage, with surprises, reveals, and a monumental comeback of Seattle by Night.
The development of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been a rocky road, filled with delays and changes. Initially announced in 2019, fans were excited to learn that Brian Mitsoda, the writer of the original game, would return to pen the sequel’s story. However, the game’s release was successively delayed from Q1 2020 to late 2020, and then to 2021.
The troubles continued when key members of the development team, including Brian Mitsoda himself and Creative Director Ka’ai Cluney, departed the project. Amidst the turmoil, publisher Paradox Interactive decided to put the game on hold and replace the original developer, Hardsuit Labs.
As uncertainty loomed, the future of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 seemed uncertain, with cancellation becoming a real possibility. Yet, another studio managed to convince Paradox with a new vision for the game, reigniting development.
Now, after nearly two years, it appears that the revamped version of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is finally ready to be unveiled to the eager public. It remains to be seen how much of the original vision crafted by Hardsuit Labs has been preserved by the new studio. Nevertheless, anticipation is high, with fans hoping for another remarkable roleplaying game to add to the genre’s impressive lineup.
As the countdown to PAX West 2023 begins, fans can only wait with bated breath for the thrilling reveal of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. With its return, it promises to deliver a spine-chilling vampire adventure that will captivate players once again and revive the enchanting and dark world of Seattle.
