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Platform:<\/b> PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Publisher:<\/b> Nacon
Developer:<\/b> Big Bad Wolf
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong<\/a> is the upcoming narrative-focused RPG set in the universe of the popular tabletop game. A gameplay trailer provides the first glimpse of the game\u2019s choice-driven investigation mechanics, which players will use to unravel a deadly assassination plot.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Assassins have attacked the Boston Camarilla, the secret society of vampires residing within the city. The Prince of the Camarilla, Hazel Iversen, has tasked fellow vampires Galeb Bazory, Emem Louis, and Leysha with finding and eliminating the culprits to\u00a0preserve\u00a0their way of life. Each of these three characters can be customized with different skills and\u00a0possess\u00a0unique traits to allow players to infiltrate areas, uncover clues, and neutralize threats. Galeb, for example, enjoys snapping necks and can utilize his Domination power to control the minds of others. Leysha\u2019s Obfuscate ability allows her to disguise herself to blend in. Emem is a celebrity that uses her notoriety to access restricted areas and talk characters into revealing sensitive intel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Confrontations are dialogue-focused forms of combat where players must choose the right dialogue options to win arguments and, in turn, obtain vital information. Being savvy and keeping a low profile is key, but relying on your vampiric powers too much raises your bloodlust. That causes your bestial side to take over, which can affect your actions in unpredictable ways. Occasionally feeding on people reduces this hunger; just be sure to\u00a0do it away from prying eyes. Swansong features multiple endings based on your choices, which will determine the fate of Boston\u2019s vampire community as well as the individual characters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong launches May 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Swansong isn\u2019t the only Vampire: The Masquerade game in the works. The battle royale game Bloodhunt<\/a>\u00a0is set to exit Steam Early Access later this year. Bloodlines 2, the sequel to the 2004 cult-favorite, is further away since its development has largely been restarted<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Publisher: Nacon Developer: Big Bad Wolf Release: May 19, 2022 Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong is the upcoming narrative-focused RPG set in the universe of the popular tabletop game. A gameplay trailer provides the first glimpse of the game\u2019s choice-driven investigation mechanics, which players will use to unravel a deadly assassination plot.\u00a0 Assassins have attacked the Boston Camarilla, the secret society of vampires residing within the city. The Prince of the Camarilla, Hazel Iversen, has tasked fellow vampires Galeb Bazory, Emem Louis, and Leysha with finding and eliminating the culprits to\u00a0preserve\u00a0their way of life. Each of these three characters can be customized with different skills and\u00a0possess\u00a0unique traits to allow players to infiltrate areas, uncover clues, and…<\/p>\n

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