Bringing Seattle's Undead to Life
Developer The Chinese Room is ramping up the promotional efforts for the highly anticipated RPG
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. With the game's release drawing closer, a brand new trailer has dropped, offering fans a detailed look at the impressive voice cast set to breathe life into the dark and mysterious world of Kindred society in Seattle.
A strong narrative experience like Bloodlines 2 relies heavily on compelling voice acting to immerse players and build a believable, atmospheric setting. The studio has brought together a diverse group of talented performers, many of whom are recognizable from other acclaimed video games and popular television series, promising an authentic and engaging journey into the World of Darkness.
Meet the Voices of Seattle
Players will step into the shoes of either a male or female protagonist, voiced by experienced actors with notable credits:
- Hara Yannas (known for Gaea in Age of Mythology: Retold) as the female protagonist.
- Tommy Sim’aan (Orpheus in Baldur’s Gate III) as the male protagonist.
The game also features a rich supporting cast for its array of memorable characters:
- Ronan Summers (Joshua Stephenson from Cyberpunk 2077) lends his voice to Fabien, the ancient vampire trapped within the protagonist's mind.
- Jane Perry (Rogue Amendiares from Cyberpunk 2077) takes on the role of Lou Graham, the previous Ventrue clan ruler of Seattle.
- David Menkin (Barnabas Tharmr in Final Fantasy XVI) portrays Michael “Tolly” Tolliver, a Nosferatu herald specializing in espionage and information gathering.
- Amrita Acharia (Inge Palmstierna from Van der Valk) is Safiya Ulusoy, a scientist from the Tremere clan.
- Kae Alexander (Elmindreda Farshaw in The Wheel of Time) voices Rõn Choi, the Ventrue seneschal who maintains order within the Camarilla.
- Elizabeth Chan (Menella in Dragon’s Dogma II) plays Katsumi Ishizaka, the leader of the Brujah Anarchs.
- Joan Iyiola (Janet from Everything Now) is Isabella Moore, the Primogen of the Toreador clan.
- Rufus Wright (Kallian in Xenoblade Chronicles) provides the voice for Fletcher, a seasoned Ventrue politician and proprietor.
- Bethan Dixon Bate (Vlaakith from Baldur’s Gate III) is Mrs. Amelia Thorne, a Magister of the Tremere clan.
- Alan Turkington (Arthur in Cronos: The New Dawn) portrays Simeon “Silky” Ladoc, a Brujah clan Primogen.
- Martin Razpopov (Favral Ivanov in In Flight) takes on the role of Nico Angelov, the Banu Haqim clan Primogen.
- Osy Ikhile (Beckett from Payday 3) plays Max Webber, a free Brujah and Sire to the local sheriff.
- Richard Brake (Valin Hess from The Mandalorian) is Willem Axell, an archivist from the Nosferatu clan.
- Patrick O’Kane (Agdayne from Dark Souls II) voices Benny Muldoon, the Brujah clan Camarilla Sheriff.
- Rounding out the cast are Billy Peck as Patience Boswell, Jamiyla Ocasio (from Guitar Hero Live) as Onda Cardoso, Amanda Huddleston in her first significant role as Night Bat, a local radio host, and Alec Newman (Kaz from Still Wakes The Deep) as Gideon Hall.
What This Means for Players
This comprehensive and talented voice cast underscores The Chinese Room's dedication to creating a truly immersive and narratively rich experience in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Players can anticipate captivating dialogue and memorable character interactions, which are vital components for any game set in the complex World of Darkness universe. The game is slated for release on October 21 for PC (via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will include Russian text localization.
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