A recent developer update from The Chinese Room sheds light on the vampire hunters in Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2. This faction, the Information Awareness Bureau (IAB), operates secretly, funded by a shadow budget despite lacking official government backing. 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 disciplined pragmatist committed 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 a secure base with both internal and external defenses. Confronting them alone is incredibly difficult; they work in coordinated teams, utilizing spotlights and portable radios for communication. In combat, they employ thermic batons that bypass defenses and phosphorous grenades to flush enemies from cover. Their sniper crossbows fire explosive bolts, inflicting devastating damage unless swiftly removed.
However, these hunters aren't unbeatable. Physically weaker than ghouls and vampires, they have exploitable weaknesses. For instance, fire-based abilities can intercept and redirect grenades or bolts. Players can also utilize the Ventrue clan's powers to possess an enemy and turn them against their teammates.
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is slated for release in the first half of 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
