Troika Games officially announced the development of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, an action role-playing game set in the World of Darkness universe.
The game was released for Microsoft Windows, receiving critical acclaim for its story, atmosphere, and role-playing elements despite technical issues.
Troika Games ceased support and updates for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, following the game's initial release and the studio's difficulties.
The fan community started working on unofficial patches and mods to fix bugs and improve the game's stability and content.
Community developers released a major unofficial patch that significantly improved game stability, fixed many bugs, and rebalanced gameplay.
The game became available on platforms like Steam and GOG.com, making it accessible to new audiences and preserving its legacy.
The Camarilla is established to enforce the Masquerade and maintain order among vampires.
The Second Inquisition begins intensifying their efforts to eradicate vampires, causing significant unrest.
Prince Sebastian LaCroix is murdered, leaving a power vacuum in Los Angeles.
The newly embraced vampire arrives in Los Angeles for their first night as an undead.
Rival vampire factions escalate tensions and conflicts throughout Los Angeles.
The player investigates ancient vampire secrets tied to the powerful Antediluvians.
The player confronts and defeats the mastermind behind Prince LaCroix's assassination.
After the climax, a new power balance is established, shaping the future of vampire society in the city.