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

A recent development update from The Chinese Room sheds light on the vampire hunters in Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2. This shadowy faction, the Information Awareness Bureau (IAB), operates outside official government channels, relying on a clandestine budget. Their agents hunt vampires, or "Hollow Ones," under the guise of "training exercises" and "counter-terrorism operations."

Agent Baker, the IAB's Seattle leader, is a pragmatic and disciplined operative dedicated to the permanent eradication of vampires. She meticulously investigates unusual events, poring over historical records to uncover connections to the hidden vampire world. Her unwavering command has earned her the moniker "The Hen" amongst her loyal team.

These hunters are highly organized, maintaining tight security within and around their base. Confronting them alone is incredibly difficult; they operate in coordinated teams, utilizing spotlights and maintaining communication via portable radios. In combat, they employ thermic batons that bypass defenses and phosphorous grenades to flush enemies from cover. Their sniper crossbows unleash explosive bolts that inflict significant damage unless swiftly removed.

However, the IAB hunters aren't unbeatable. Physically weaker than both ghouls and vampires, they possess vulnerabilities exploitable through specific skills. For instance, fire-based abilities can intercept and redirect grenades or crossbow bolts. Players can also leverage the Ventrue clan's powers to possess an enemy and turn 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.