Vampire Hunters in Bloodlines 2: What to Expect

The Chinese Room recently shed light on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2's vampire hunters, the Information Awareness Bureau (IAB), in a development update. Operating on a clandestine budget, independent of government backing, the IAB hunts vampires, or "Hollow Ones," under the guise of training exercises and counter-terrorism operations.

Agent Baker, the Seattle bureau chief, is a pragmatic and disciplined leader committed to the permanent eradication of vampires. She meticulously investigates unusual events, analyzing historical data to unravel the connections to the hidden vampire world. Her unwavering command has earned her the moniker "The Hen" amongst her loyal operatives.

The IAB hunters are highly coordinated, maintaining a strong internal and external security presence at their base. Confronting them alone is exceptionally difficult; they work in teams, utilize spotlights, and maintain communication via portable radios. In combat, they employ thermic batons that bypass defenses and phosphorous grenades to flush enemies from cover. Their sniper crossbows fire explosive bolts, inflicting significant damage unless quickly removed.

Despite their effectiveness, these hunters aren't unbeatable. Physically weaker than ghouls and vampires, they are vulnerable to specific skills. For example, Fire powers can intercept and redirect grenades or bolts mid-flight. Alternatively, the Ventrue clan's powers allow players to possess an enemy, turning them against their own team.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is slated for release in the first half of 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.