What to Expect from Vampire Hunters in Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2

A recent development update from The Chinese Room provides exciting new details about the vampire hunters in Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2. These hunters, part of the Information Awareness Bureau (IAB), operate on a shadow budget without official government backing. They pursue their targets, known as "Hollow Ones," under the guise of "training exercises" and "counter-terrorism efforts."

Leading the IAB's efforts in Seattle is Agent Baker, a disciplined pragmatist committed to the permanent eradication of vampires. Known as "The Hen" among her loyal followers, Agent Baker meticulously investigates unusual events and studies historical data to uncover links to the secretive vampire community. Her unwavering command and strategic approach make her a formidable opponent.

The hunters are highly organized and maintain rigorous security at their base, both outside and within. Confronting them alone is daunting, as they work in coordinated teams, use spotlights for surveillance, and communicate through portable radios. In combat, they wield thermic batons that ignore defensive tactics and phosphorous grenades that flush enemies from hiding spots. Additionally, their sniper crossbows launch explosive bolts capable of causing severe damage if not promptly extracted.

Despite their prowess, these hunters have vulnerabilities. Physically weaker than ghouls and vampires, they can be overcome with the right strategies. For instance, players can use the Fire ability to intercept grenades or bolts and hurl them back at the hunters. Alternatively, members of the Ventru clan can employ their powers to possess an enemy, turning them against their own squad.

Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is set to launch in the first half of 2025, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, promising an immersive experience filled with strategic encounters and thrilling challenges.