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But we won't see it at this year's PDXConVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been a pretty troubled development. It's been delayed, lost leads, changed hands, and more. Today, we did get some reassurances that Bloodlines 2 is still in development, though we may not be seeing the results of that as soon as some would like.
Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester recently responded to concerned Bloodlines 2 fans on Twitter. Wester assured (https://twitter.com/TheWesterFront/status/1548983190324486144) that Bloodlines 2 is in development, and more will be revealed when they are ready. He reiterated the statement on his timeline, with a follow-up: "The game is in good hands and we look forward to showing you more when the team and the game is ready."
https://twitter.com/TheWesterFront/status/1549347601421668354
Whose hands those are is still one major question. In February 2021, Paradox announced that it was taking developer Hardsuit Labs off (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-drops-developer-hardsuit-labs-will-no-longer-launch-in-2021/) Bloodlines 2, and that it would no longer make its then-planned 2021 launch.
Prior to that, Bloodlines 2 was announced with some excitement (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-gets-announced-at-gdc/) and original Bloodlines writer and designer Brian Mitsoda on the project. It even showcased almost 30 minutes of gameplay (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-bleeds-30-minutes-of-gameplay/) in 2019. Then the project was delayed (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-needs-more-time/), citing the need for more time to deliver a proper Bloodlines successor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEYGez6JLZ8
Mitsoda later left the project (https://www.destructoid.com/brian-mitsoda-suddenly-terminated-as-narrative-lead-on-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/), alongside creative director Ka'ai Cluney and senior narrative designer Cara Ellison (https://www.pcgamer.com/bloodlines-2-senior-narrative-designer-cara-ellison-has-left-the-project/). The project was delayed, and after Bloodlines 2 moved out, Hardsuit Labs faced a round of layoffs (https://www.destructoid.com/hardsuit-labs-hit-by-layoffs-following-removal-from-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/). While development is now proceeding, Paradox is declining to name the studio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBPNft0KQnU&t=2785s) that's currently working on it, so they can "focus fully" on game development.
The night carries onAfter all that, Wester's comments indicate Bloodlines 2 is still in the works. We'll have to wait for more details, it seems, and wait a while longer at that. When asked if fans would get a peak at the project during this year's PDXCon, which runs September 2 through 3, Wester said not this time (https://twitter.com/TheWesterFront/status/1549407327694065665).
It's nice to know the project's still alive, though it seems like it's been quite the journey for all involved. In comments made last October, Wester even said that Bloodlines 2 was almost cancelled (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-was-almost-cancelled-paradox-reveals/). But apparently a pitch came in that was convincing enough to keep the Vampire game afloat. Hopefully we'll see what that is soon enough.
The post Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is in ‘good hands,’ Paradox CEO says (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-good-hands-in-development-paradox-ceo/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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But we won't see it at this year's PDXConVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been a pretty troubled development. It's been delayed, lost leads, changed hands, and more. Today, we did get some reassurances that Bloodlines 2 is still in development, though we may not be seeing the results of that as soon as some would like.
Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester recently responded to concerned Bloodlines 2 fans on Twitter. Wester assured (https://twitter.com/TheWesterFront/status/1548983190324486144) that Bloodlines 2 is in development, and more will be revealed when they are ready. He reiterated the statement on his timeline, with a follow-up: "The game is in good hands and we look forward to showing you more when the team and the game is ready."
https://twitter.com/TheWesterFront/status/1549347601421668354
Whose hands those are is still one major question. In February 2021, Paradox announced that it was taking developer Hardsuit Labs off (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-drops-developer-hardsuit-labs-will-no-longer-launch-in-2021/) Bloodlines 2, and that it would no longer make its then-planned 2021 launch.
Prior to that, Bloodlines 2 was announced with some excitement (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-gets-announced-at-gdc/) and original Bloodlines writer and designer Brian Mitsoda on the project. It even showcased almost 30 minutes of gameplay (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-bleeds-30-minutes-of-gameplay/) in 2019. Then the project was delayed (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-needs-more-time/), citing the need for more time to deliver a proper Bloodlines successor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEYGez6JLZ8
Mitsoda later left the project (https://www.destructoid.com/brian-mitsoda-suddenly-terminated-as-narrative-lead-on-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/), alongside creative director Ka'ai Cluney and senior narrative designer Cara Ellison (https://www.pcgamer.com/bloodlines-2-senior-narrative-designer-cara-ellison-has-left-the-project/). The project was delayed, and after Bloodlines 2 moved out, Hardsuit Labs faced a round of layoffs (https://www.destructoid.com/hardsuit-labs-hit-by-layoffs-following-removal-from-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/). While development is now proceeding, Paradox is declining to name the studio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBPNft0KQnU&t=2785s) that's currently working on it, so they can "focus fully" on game development.
The night carries onAfter all that, Wester's comments indicate Bloodlines 2 is still in the works. We'll have to wait for more details, it seems, and wait a while longer at that. When asked if fans would get a peak at the project during this year's PDXCon, which runs September 2 through 3, Wester said not this time (https://twitter.com/TheWesterFront/status/1549407327694065665).
It's nice to know the project's still alive, though it seems like it's been quite the journey for all involved. In comments made last October, Wester even said that Bloodlines 2 was almost cancelled (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-was-almost-cancelled-paradox-reveals/). But apparently a pitch came in that was convincing enough to keep the Vampire game afloat. Hopefully we'll see what that is soon enough.
The post Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is in ‘good hands,’ Paradox CEO says (https://www.destructoid.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-good-hands-in-development-paradox-ceo/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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