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The Stealth-Focused Banu Haqim Revealed as Third Clan for ‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’ [Trailer]
Paradox Interactive and developer The Chinese Room have revealed Banu Haqim as the third playable clan for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, joining the previously-announced Tremere and Brujah clans. Banu Haqim is a stealth-focused clan that focuses on stalking, assassination, and outmaneuvering in the shadows to attack their foes.
Fiercely devoted to upholding a moral code, dealing with threats, and handing out consequences, the Banu Haqim lurk in the shadows, using their vampiric Disciplines to hunt and remain hidden, dealing swift and precise strikes to enforce their sense of justice.
“Making [the Bloodlines 2 main protagonist] Phyre a Banu Haqim changes how players approach combat, offering a unique perspective to the game’s world,” explains Alex Skidmore, Project Creative Director at The Chinese Room. “Players must approach encounters carefully to make the most of this clan’s gifts, timing their strikes with finesse and precision to achieve their goals. These Kindred are patient and careful, making them ideal for players looking for a strategic experience.”
The fourth and final clan for the main Bloodlines 2 game is expected to be revealed later this month. Additional clans will be available via DLC after Bloodlines 2 launches next year.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is slated for a Fall 2024 release for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series.
That announced 2024 release for Little Nightmares III is no more. Supermassive and Bandai Namco have announced that the game will be bumped to a 2025 release for PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
“As much as we can’t wait for you to return to the Nowhere, we also want to make sure we give the game the care and love it deserves. Quality is a top priority for us, and we know you feel the same way,” reads the announcement. “For this reason, we’ve made the decision to shift the release of the game to 2025.”
The announcement did say that fans can expect more updates on Little Nightmares III “later this summer”.
This delay for Little Nightmares III comes after Supermassive had reportedly laid off 30 percent of its work force back in February. No word on if there will be a delay with regards to the developer’s other project, the collaboration with Behaviour Interactive on The Casting of Frank Stone, which is still slated to arrive later this year.
In Little Nightmares III, you follow the journey of Low and Alone, as they search for a path that could lead them out of the Nowhere. Trapped within the Spiral, a cluster of disturbing places, the two friends will have to work together to survive in a dangerous world full of delusions and escape the grasp of an even greater threat lurking in the shadows.
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