THE problematic development of the sequel to Vampire: the Mask got a lot more problematic, with the Paradox editors announcing tonight that not only the game will not be released in 2021 but originally planned, but that developers Hardsuit Labs have also been removed from the project.
In a statement done as part of Paradox’s most recent earnings, the editor says:
Now we have chosen to postpone the launch of [Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2] furthermore, and we will not be releasing the game in 2021. We have also decided that Hardsuit Labs will no longer be leading the development of Bloodlines 2 and have started a collaboration with a new partner studio to complete the work on the game. It was a difficult decision, but we are convinced that it is the right way to do the game justice.
Oh boy. The Masquerade sequence has been plagued by problems for years, since creative writers and directors getting fired from the project a repeated (and significant) delays. Still, this is the video game, where big delays and speed bumps aren’t exactly uncommon (look anywhere in Cyberpunk for Halo Infinite for Hymn for example).
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To remove a entire studio the game they played (well, they started) is something else, and IIt will be interesting to see how it works “new studio partner ”did when this game was released. If it’s ever released.
A second statement on the game’s website adds a little more detail, saying “As we are currently unable to communicate a new release date, we have also decided to stop accepting orders for the time being. “
The website also thanks Hardsuit for his work so far on the game, adding “We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Hardsuit Labs for their efforts and to thank them for their hard work on the project. The studio did an excellent job of laying the groundwork for the game and we hope that you, the community, will also appreciate your contribution to Bloodlines 2. ”