A recent development 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 in the shadows, lacking official government backing but funded through 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 committed to the permanent eradication of vampires. She meticulously investigates unusual events, poring over historical records to uncover links to the hidden vampire world. Her unwavering command has earned her the moniker "The Hen" amongst her loyal team.
These hunters are highly coordinated, maintaining a strong internal and external security presence at their base. Confronting them solo is incredibly difficult; they operate in teams, utilizing spotlights and maintaining communication via portable radios. In combat, they employ thermic batons, bypassing defensive tactics, and phosphorous grenades to flush enemies from cover. Their sniper crossbows fire explosive bolts inflicting devastating damage if not swiftly removed.
However, these 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 bolts mid-flight. Players can also utilize the Ventru 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.
