《吸血鬼：惡夜獵殺血族2》（Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2）是於2025年10月22日推出的動作角色扮演遊戲，由The Chinese Room開發，Paradox Interactive發行。延續2004年經典之作《吸血鬼之避世–血族》的世界觀，並基於白狼出版的桌面角色扮演遊戲《吸血鬼之避世潛藏》改編。再度帶領玩家進入黑暗世界，探索吸血鬼社會內部的權力糾葛與人性掙扎。

劇情的核心設定在於「薄血族」的崛起。主角是原本為人類的西雅圖居民，在遭到殺害後被復活成第十五代的薄血族吸血鬼。由於血統稀薄，薄血族的力量遠不及古老的吸血鬼，甚至可能逐漸衰老，但他們卻同時保有更貼近人類的一面，例如能在白日下短暫行走，甚至能與人類繁衍後代。這些特質讓薄血族一方面遭受歧視與排擠，另一方面也被部分吸血鬼視為進化與生存的新可能。以現代西雅圖為舞台，這座由密黨（Camarilla）掌控的城市，因為派系之間的矛盾與「大規模初擁事件」而陷入混亂。將在這場血族間的角力裡選擇盟友、建立權威，最終決定誰能掌控這座城市。

以第一人稱視角進行戰鬥與探索，並在劇情過場中切換為第三人稱呈現。在開局時選擇三種不同的薄血族天賦之一，每一種天賦都能提供獨特的能力，隨後還能加入五大血族之一，進一步獲得各自的氏族力量。這樣的設計讓每一次遊戲體驗都能展現不同的戰鬥方式與劇情發展。根據選擇的氏族，戰鬥風格可能偏向直接的超自然肉搏、陰影中的操控與威懾，或是將自己化為掠食者般的獵手，從暗處逐步削弱敵人。

操作層面上，需要以血液維持生存與能力運作。鮮血既是能量來源，也是遊戲中重要的資源。在夜晚捕獵人類，透過引誘或超自然力量將他們吸引到無人小巷，才能補充能量。然而，過程中必須小心避免違反「避世規條」（Masquerade），若不慎暴露吸血鬼身份，將可能遭到吸血鬼社會的清算與獵殺。這種持續壓抑身份、掩蓋真相的緊張感，讓遊戲充滿張力。

在市場評價與玩家期待方面，這部作品肩負著沉重的傳承壓力。前作《Bloodlines》雖然在初期因為技術問題備受爭議，但隨著時間過去，憑藉深刻的劇情、沉浸式的黑暗氛圍和複雜的選擇系統成為經典。玩家對續作的期待，正是希望能延續這份獨特的黑暗魅力。尤其這次由曾獲得BAFTA獎項肯定的The Chinese Room 負責開發，讓人們對於遊戲的敘事力與氛圍營造更加充滿信心。

總體來說，《吸血鬼：惡夜獵殺血族2》將是結合劇情深度與角色自由的黑暗奇幻角色扮演遊戲。既要滿足前作玩家對於黑暗世界的情懷，也要在操作、系統與氛圍上做出現代化進化。無論是想要沉浸於吸血鬼政治鬥爭的老玩家，還是首次踏入黑暗世界的新手，都能在其中找到權謀、掙扎與生存的張力。

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is an upcoming action role-playing game scheduled to launch on October 22, 2025, developed by The Chinese Room and published by Paradox Interactive. Building on the legacy of 2004’s cult classic Bloodlines and adapted from White Wolf’s tabletop RPG Vampire: The Masquerade, the game once again immerses players in the World of Darkness, a shadowy universe where vampires manipulate human society while struggling with their own cursed existence.

The story follows a Seattle resident who is killed and resurrected as a Thinblood, a weakened fifteenth-generation vampire. Thinbloods are considered outcasts: their diluted lineage grants them far less power than elder clans, and some even age over time. Yet, they retain traits that bring them closer to humanity, such as walking under the sun for a limited time, having children, or evading vampire hunters more easily. Some can even unlock unique abilities by combining vitae—vampiric blood infused with supernatural energy—with human blood. Because of this, Thinbloods are seen both as a threat and as a potential future for vampire evolution.

Seattle serves as the game’s primary setting. Historically controlled by the Camarilla, the city is now caught in escalating factional conflicts, worsened by the “Mass Embrace” event of 2020, when large numbers of humans were forcibly turned into vampires. Amid the chaos, players must navigate alliances, confront rivals, and ultimately decide who will rule the city and shape its destiny.

Gameplay unfolds primarily in first-person perspective, with cinematic sequences switching to third-person. Players begin by choosing one of three Thinblood disciplines, each offering distinct supernatural powers. Later, they can pledge allegiance to one of five major clans, unlocking clan-specific abilities and playstyles. Combat is highly customizable, ranging from brutal melee powered by supernatural strength, to stealthy intimidation, or predatory tactics that let players weaken foes strategically.

Survival depends on blood—it fuels powers and sustains existence. Players must hunt humans in the shadows of Seattle, luring victims into alleys or using persuasion and supernatural tricks to feed. But all of this must be done carefully, as breaking the Masquerade—the law forbidding vampires from revealing their nature—can bring swift punishment, first from human authorities and later from far deadlier enforcers of vampire society.

Market expectations for Bloodlines 2 are exceptionally high. The original Bloodlines, despite a troubled launch in 2004, became a cult classic thanks to its rich storytelling, morally complex choices, and deep immersion in the World of Darkness. Fans are hoping the sequel will preserve this dark narrative depth while offering modernized gameplay and technical polish. Confidence is bolstered by the involvement of The Chinese Room, a BAFTA-winning studio known for atmospheric and narrative-driven games.

Overall, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 aims to combine story depth, political intrigue, and supernatural survival mechanics in a modern RPG experience. For veterans of the World of Darkness, it promises a continuation of the beloved mythos; for newcomers, it offers an accessible yet haunting entry point into one of gaming’s most iconic gothic settings.