Fortunately they didn't.
Why? Because at first Bloodlines 2 was never in PDX's intentions when they aquired the IP. It was only through the insistance of the dev team at Hardsuit Labs (co-owned by PDX) that it became a possibility and after they pitched PDX and showed them their vision for the game (built at the expense of the dev studio's own time and money, very much a do or die situation) that it became the reality we see now. Something that even for them was impossible UNTIL the co-owners of the studio aquired the IP.
That is usually how games outside the corporate driven "orders" projects happen. The Witcher series, KOTOR, Metro etc.. all sprang from the dev's desire to bring to life worlds they deeply cared about. And i wouldn't want it any other way. No, if there's anything people should worry about is PDX's grubby little hands messing up this and that (DON'T YOU F#^$ING DARE PDX!).
In short, it's the result of passion, hard work and love for the IP. I couldn't ask for anything more or think about anyone better suited to do it. I said it before, but give some real fans the opportunity to do something they love, and they will shed sweat, blood and tears to do it right.
And yes, i'm pretty sure they are well above that number now, and only going to grow larger.
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I agree that studio size is not as critical as how good the creators are. Being established also isn't a guarantee, but I'm surprised they didn't work with Obsidian on this one.
Regarding WOD, I wish they'd also make a game set in the Dark Ages. Redemption is really good in its own way. But I guess nothing stops them from making more games in the future. This is a really great start.
Is there any info on what game engine they are using in VtM Bloodlines 2?
According to Paradox, the game will take place 15 years after events in Bloodlines 1.
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According to Paradox, the game will take place 15 years after events in Bloodlines 1.
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I heard the news and I had to come back to the only forum that mattered on this discussion.
Oh man this is great
Oh man this is great
Looks like Hardsuit Labs studio that are working on the game are focused on Unreal Engine: https://www.hardsuitlabs.com/careers/
I'd say chances are high the game is using it. Which also means Linux version should be quite doable.
I'd say chances are high the game is using it. Which also means Linux version should be quite doable.
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This is great news, a big surpirese I'm so excited!
15 years waiting for a sequel to a legendary game, continue the story in that dark city
it seems ths game literally came bac from the dead
15 years waiting for a sequel to a legendary game, continue the story in that dark city
it seems ths game literally came bac from the dead
I'm a glass half full kind off guy. I know the problems that plagued the first game, so I'm seeing this as a chance to see what they can do without Activision dragging them down. It's great that they have some of the original talent returning and the PR is focused on fans of the original which helps boost my confidence in this project further.
Or maybe the sudden hype is clouding my judgement... Screw it, I think I will pre-order from GoG.
Or maybe the sudden hype is clouding my judgement... Screw it, I think I will pre-order from GoG.
Will have DLSS, RTX and mod support. Don't care about the former two, but the last one is excellent news. https://www.pcgamer.com/vampire-the-masqueradebloodlines-2-will-support-ray-tracing-dlss-and-mods/
CDPR could take a page out of their book with 2077. I'm really hoping for some sort of mod tools to be released.
CDPR could take a page out of their book with 2077. I'm really hoping for some sort of mod tools to be released.
If they are using Unreal engine, modding is kind of expected, since Unreal tools are quite easily available. CDPR were bitten with lack of modding tools due to using their own engine and not really working on good tools for everyone outside. Time will tell if they'll fix this situation for CP2077.
Hardsuit Labs is based in Seattle, too, and their previous game (a free-to-play multiplayer shooter) seems like it was loved before the servers went down. Sounds like Bloodlines 2 could be an accurate portrayal of the setting with good gunplay, which is something the original didn't really have.
A little worried by the clans thing, though. Weren't all of the clans in the original, either playable or referenced? Kind of makes me wonder if this is being rushed out the door before the new consoles hit.
A little worried by the clans thing, though. Weren't all of the clans in the original, either playable or referenced? Kind of makes me wonder if this is being rushed out the door before the new consoles hit.
Yeah, not sure what made some of you think they wouldn't hire more people for such a big project. 
Yeah, GOG release is a good thing. Thanks Paradox for sticking with DRM-free.
