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.
Trailer:
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More info:
- 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.
Quoting: ShmerlFor anyone planning to buy the first game - get it on GOG. It's the best available release, since it already includes Wesp5's base patch which is practically mandatory today.
...plus it's currently 75% off (although not for much longer as the sale is ending soon), and I just released a Wine wrapper for it today :)
Quoting: EikeWow!
I didn't even knew they are makig a second one, and the first was one of the very few games my wife liked.
Third one Vampire Masquarade Vampire bloodlines was the sequel and now Bloodlines 2 was a massive whitewolf fan back in the day
Quoting: tmtvlOh joy, considering what the P&P game has turned into in the intervening years there is a greater than 0 chanche this is gonna be a trainwreck. Ah well, may be fun to watch the fireworks when it crashes and burns.
Bloodlines was alright it was buggy as hell at release but then it barely made it out the door before administrators closed Troika if you use the fan made patches which is upto version 4 or 5 something it add in so much formerly cut content and speech plus adds stability and even higher quality visuals. Bottom line pen and paper to fps was always going to be tough one but to me they nailed the feel.
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