Paradox have outlined some workarounds for a variety of “excessive precedence” points which have been draining of us’ potential to get sucked into Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 now the gates to Seattle are open. Correct fixes for these and different identified points are additionally within the works, as is planning for post-release additions.
In a weblog submit which kicks off with a pleasant thanks, the studio rapidly obtained right down to brass tacks. “Out of your feedback, we additionally know there are some gamers who’re going through points,” they wrote. “Whereas we proceed engaged on the post-release plans for Bloodlines 2, we’d like to deal with a few of these instantly and supply attainable workarounds in order that as lots of you as attainable can return to having fun with the sport. As a part of this course of, we wish to thank everyone who’s taken the time to fill out the bug report type. It helps us immensely to get an summary of what points persons are going through!”
They proceeded to stipulate a number of the workarounds they’ve devised for “excessive precedence” points. Of us who’re struggling to get the Bloodlines 2 to launch or are getting caught on its beginning display are suggested to strive operating it as an admin. These unable to make use of their AZERTY keyboard or bind keys as they need to would possibly discover “including the QWERTY keyboard format in Home windows” to be an answer. Lastly, in case your model of Seattle is not “populating appropriately with NPCs” throughout sure quests, reloading your final save from the primary menu’s value a shot.
“We’re additionally engaged on some platform-specific efficiency points, resembling crashes on PS5,” Paradox added. Relating to identified bugs just like the Lasombra and Toreador being locked on the clan choice display on some platforms, we suggest updating and reinstalling the sport.”
Lastly, they’re conscious gamers have indicated they are not proud of issues just like the the dearth of an FOV slider, not having the ability to flip off bits of the HUD, and underwhelming beard/moustache choices. Rounding out that checklist of gripes will not be having the ability to flip off movement blur, with the studio recommending you “strive turning post-processing to low” in that case.
“Your ardour, suggestions, and endurance imply the world to us, and we’re dedicated to persevering with to enhance Bloodlines 2,” the submit concluded. “The story of Seattle’s Kindred is barely simply starting.”
Whereas the work they’re placing in may not revamp issues to the extent it is value considerably re-evaluating whether or not Bloodlines 2 lives as much as its moniker as a sequel to a beloved basic, this is hoping it may poke issues from the merely okay territory Dominic Tarason spoke of in our evaluate in direction of the unquestionably good realm. Mods may even possible assist obtain that purpose.
