Recently announced by Paradox Interactive, it looks like Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 might actually get Linux support.
I held off on writing anything originally, as while Paradox do often have Linux support in games they publish it's not always the case. This particular game is being developed by Hardsuit Labs, a developer who Paradox Interactive acquired a minority stake in last year.
However, thanks to our eagle-eyed contributor BTRE, it was spotted on SteamDB adding Linux (and Mac) to the "oslist". This is not confirmation though to be clear, this has happened before with no Linux version released and at times even done by accident. Paradox didn't reply to my initial emails when the game was first announced, so I've reached out again now through different channels.
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- Become the Ultimate Vampire
- Immerse yourself in the World of Darkness and live out your vampire fantasy in a city filled with intriguing characters that react to your choices. You and your unique disciplines are a weapon in our forward-driving, fast-moving, melee-focussed combat system. Your power will grow as you advance, but remember to uphold the Masquerade and guard your humanity... or face the consequences.
- Descend into Seattle’s Dark Heart and Survive the Vampire Elite
- Seattle has always been run by vampires. Hunt your prey across Seattle locations faithfully reimagined in the World of Darkness. Meet the old blood founders present since the city’s birth and the new blood steering the tech money redefining the city. Everyone has hidden agendas - so choose your allies wisely.
- Enter into Uneasy Alliances
- Choose a side among competing factions, each with their own unique traits and stories, in the war for Seattle’s blood trade. The world will judge you by the company you keep, but remember no one’s hands stay clean forever.
- Experience the Story
- Written by the creative mind behind the original Bloodlines, Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 brings the ambitions of the first game to life and sees the return of a few fan favorite characters.
You can follow it on GOG and Steam. I would hold off on any pre-orders until we know for sure, the actual release isn't until March next year so there's plenty of time ahead.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Well, it all is coll, but never ever any preorders. And no support for Linux on steam page. Will buy as soon as released for Linux. It became a trend to either have false belief or broken promise of Linux support. Or maybe they will run to epic store just before release to be exclusive. I can wait.
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Oh wow. The sequel to one of my absolute favourite games EVER, and it's coming to Linux? That's so awesome it feels unreal.
I'll buy every single dlc out of sheer support - so bring them on, Paradox!
... Just DON'T screw up the core experience. We want everything that made the first so great, just in a modern coat. The classes, the dialogues, the modern gothic atmosphere, the downtown city, the night clubs, the darkness, the rpg gameplay, everything!
Can. Not. Wait!
Last edited by Beamboom on 28 March 2019 at 12:38 pm UTC
I'll buy every single dlc out of sheer support - so bring them on, Paradox!
... Just DON'T screw up the core experience. We want everything that made the first so great, just in a modern coat. The classes, the dialogues, the modern gothic atmosphere, the downtown city, the night clubs, the darkness, the rpg gameplay, everything!
Can. Not. Wait!
Last edited by Beamboom on 28 March 2019 at 12:38 pm UTC
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Avehicle7887 Mar 28, 2019
Nice to see there's chance for a Linux version. I'd definitely buy it. For now I'm happy this isn't going to be a 1 year Epic deal (so far).
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Quoting: Avehicle7887Nice to see there's chance for a Linux version. I'd definitely buy it. For now I'm happy this isn't going to be a 1 year Epic deal (so far).
Paradox are big enough to avoid falling for this Epic trap tactic. They profit by selling in all stores.
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I was never one for vampires or goth themes, so I never got around to the original VtM until many years after release after being badgered enough to give it a try, and I'll be damned if it didn't become one of my favorite RPGs despite its flaws and incompleteness. I was excited enough to hear about 2, but if it's coming to Linux now it'll likely be a day 1 purchase for sure.
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Exciting news! If this turns out to be accurate, I might pick up the older games in the next sale to prepare for this.
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Quoting: GuestI was excited, then I saw Paradox. Means it probably will release with Linux support, but unfortunately also means I will probably not support it due to their DLC-hell policies. Paradox just can't seem to release a game in a finalized condition without DLC shenanigans later on, but I'm more than happen to be proven wrong.
I will never understand this. To me, Paradox has by far the best DLC policy out of any major publisher. It allows games to be continuously expanded and improved years after release. If it was any other company, instead of EU4 (6 years old) still getting free updates (alongside DLC), we would be at EU11, and you would be asked to pay €60 for each of them.
Hell, Stellaris is only 3 years old and today it is a completely different game than at release. If it was an EA game, you would be watching misleading trailers for "Stellaris 4: Extreme Space 4ever" right now.
Last edited by callcifer on 28 March 2019 at 2:32 pm UTC
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I will consider buying this, if it gets a native build or it runs with proton (hopefully officially supported).
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