Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Releasing In First Half of 2021 Seems Unlikely, Says Publisher
/ Carlos HernandezThe release of Vampire: The Masquarade - Bloodlines 2 will likely be a longer wait as the boss of publisher Paradox Interactive doesn’t expect the game to release in the first half of 2021.
Paradox CEO Ebba Ljungerud was interviewed by Swedish financial publication Placera (reported by Eurogamer) and said “I do not think it will come in the first half of the year, but we will see”.
The reason for it is a mix of the current pandemic, recent staff leaving the studio, and adapting the game for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X.
In the interview, Ljungerud said that “The schedule for Bloodlines 2 has been affected by both staff dropouts and the pandemic. The delays led to Paradox making the decision to adapt the game also for the new console generations PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X which have been released recently. This adaptation work has in itself contributed to the delay in the launch.
“To be able to develop for the next generation, you have to have development kits from the manufacturers. And I’m pretty sure that both Sony and Microsoft were affected by the pandemic because they did not have that many development kits.”
Bloodlines 2 was first confirmed back at GDC 2019 and was aiming for a Q1 2020 release, but then the first delay happened pushing the release to late 2020, then to their latest delay announcement, which was back in August, revealing that the RPG is now a 2021 title.
The developer working on the sequel to the 2004 RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is Hardsuit Labs, which is more known for their work with the free-to-play FPS Blacklight: Retribution.
Developer Double Eleven has released their new game Blindfire on the PlayStation 5 as an early access title. It’s an FPS arena shooter where gunfights happen in the dark.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure brings back Max Caulfield with new time-manipulation powers, but struggles to capture the original’s emotional weight. While the dual-timeline mechanic is engaging, the story’s weak twists, forgettable characters, and technical issues hold it back. A nostalgic revisit, but not a standout entry in the series.
LightSpeed Studios and Square Enix have announced that their MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online will have a mobile version simply called Final Fantasy XIV Mobile.
The Patapon spiritual successor Ratatan, is still set to release sometime in 2025 as we get a new gameplay trailer showcasing a more polished look of the game since we last saw the title in action. Developers TVT and Ratata Arts have also made a deal with an Asian publishing called Game Source Entertainment to be the their title’s publisher.
The 2024 Game Awards nominees for Game of the Year has revealed and the announcement has already triggered a heated discussion online as we have a DLC/expansion added nominated for the first time since show started.
The console version of The Elder Scrolls Online now has Update 44 live as this free update introduces big improvements to Battlegrounds PvP and adds two new companions.
Sony has finally revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus’s Game Catalog for Extra and Premium/Deluxe subscribers this November 2024. This update adds 17 games to the service.
Goddess of Victory: Nikke, a free-to-play 2D tactical cover shooter for mobile and PC, is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary by launching a variety of new content from new characters, costumes, and even a new mini-game to spice things up this November.
Lego Horizon Adventures transforms the serious world of Horizon Zero Dawn into a playful experience geared towards younger gamers. With a lighter story, fun character twists, and familiar machines recreated in Lego form, it serves as a charming introduction to Aloy’s universe. While hardcore fans may find it a bit basic, it’s ideal for friendly, family-oriented play with loved ones of any age.
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is a hefty game, yet the clear omissions make it feel like a lesser product compared to a title from nearly two decades ago. And while that may disappoint a lot of players, what is present is a great action fighter that looks and more importantly feels awesome to play.
Developer Embark Studios (The Finals) has given us a better look at their upcoming extraction shooter Arc Raiders, which is set to launch sometime in 2025. A new trailer is out and features gameplay footage taken from a recent tech test they did in October.
After 15 years Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is now available on PC, Xbox Series, and even PC Game Pass. But it didn’t launch smoothly as at launch players experienced numerous bugs and issues as they returned to The Zone.