The World of Darkness sees a video game expansion at an incredible rate.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York is the standalone expansion to Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York (so it’s like Uncharted: The Lost Legacy to Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End). Draw Distance announced the game in April, and on Steam, we learned a lot of new details.

„You’re a nobody. An outcast in your vampiric sect. A political prisoner of no particular value. An immigrant who never found her roots in a city of immigrants. A chain-smoker whose favourite pastime is staring blankly at the streets through the windows of a fast food joint at 4:00 a.m. The sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach tells you that you’re doomed, and distorted voices from the shadows seem to agree. The curse of your clan makes interacting with everyday technology difficult. Dissociation is your natural state. But when New York’s Anarch leader meets a gruesome end, out of all the bloodsuckers in the metropolis, you’re the one picked to investigate. Make no mistake: this is a trap, yet another move in the horrible game of Jyhad, the eternal struggle for power between warring vampire generations. But you’re Lasombra, and if there’s one thing you know, it’s this: if the Ventrue Prince and her followers underestimate you, they’re going to deeply regret it.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York is a visual novel set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade. It acts as a stand-alone expansion and a companion piece to our previous title, Coteries of New York. While Coteries was a general introduction to the world depicted in the 5th Edition of the hit tabletop role-playing game, Shadows presents a more personal and unique tale.

A visual novel tackling themes of personal and political horror, suitable for both Vampire: The Masquerade veterans, and fans of narrative-driven games who are newcomers to the setting. A stand-alone expansion to Coteries of New York. See the familiar metropolis through entirely different eyes. Expect new characters, new locations and a fresh original soundtrack. Play as a member of the Lasombra clan. Formerly vicious foes of the Camarilla, the Magisters decided to search for safety in the ranks of their former enemies. Master the shadows and communicate with the inhabitants of the Other Side, but beware – Oblivion is always lurking out there, ready to devour you whole.

Explore the streets of the Big Apple. While you search for ways to satiate your bloodthirst, catch glimpses of various fascinating vignettes and forge connections with the eccentric inhabitants of the city. One playthrough won’t be enough to see it all. Shape your mind, shape your fate. You used to avoid defining yourself and tried to stay neutral, but given your situation, you can no longer afford to do so. The choices you make will alter the way you think, and your thinking will alter the paths you take,” the Steam page says. If it’s a „her,” why is it a Prince and not a Princess?

In the Q&A, they also reveal that the Lasombra-Camarilla team-up is in the table-top RPG’s sourcebook, and this also applies to Sophie Langley planning to take over New York City. Your character’s inner monologue means you can influence her personality, not shape it. You can play the game with a keyboard and mouse in case you are not cosy with a controller.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York launches this year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Source: Gematsu

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