Comparisons with the original Bloodlines are inevitable, but in gameplay terms, "people who have seen it talk about Dishonored," Lilja said. "So it's a bit more of an action RPG, but very steeped in the lore in the sense that you're a vampire in World of Darkness."

It's been nearly a decade since Paradox Interactive acquired White Wolf and the World of Darkness, and nearly as long since it started working with Hard Suit Labs based on its pitch for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. And boy has it been a rough time.

After repeated delays, a change in studio, and barely dodging total cancellation, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is apparently coming into form over at new developer The Chinese Room, according to CEO Mattias Lilja of publisher Paradox Interactive.