This new Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 developer diary showcases thrilling gameplay footage, focusing on the mechanics of vampire hunting and the crucial Masquerade system.
In the world of Vampire: The Masquerade, vampires must maintain the Masquerade – concealing their true nature from humans. Bloodlines 2 reflects 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 breaches; simple concealment is sufficient.
- Yellow: Multiple violations, such as feeding or using aggressive powers, requiring witness management or evasion of police attention.
- Red: The Masquerade is shattered, resulting in a police pursuit. Escape and concealment are paramount, as the Camarilla will intervene once the meter is full, as demonstrated in the provided video.
Players can mitigate their "infamy" by making witnesses forget or eliminating them. For police involvement, hiding is the most effective strategy. The developers emphasize that the risk of exposure escalates throughout the game, demanding swift and decisive action to uphold the Masquerade.