Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Timeline ( Real )

development
August 25, 2002

Announcement of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Troika Games officially announced the development of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, an action role-playing game set in the World of Darkness universe.

release
November 16, 2004

Release of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

The game was released for Microsoft Windows, receiving critical acclaim for its story, atmosphere, and role-playing elements despite technical issues.

development
2005

End of Official Support from Troika Games

Troika Games ceased support and updates for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, following the game's initial release and the studio's difficulties.

modding
2005

Community Patch Development Begins

The fan community started working on unofficial patches and mods to fix bugs and improve the game's stability and content.

modding
July 2019

Release of The Unofficial Patch 9

Community developers released a major unofficial patch that significantly improved game stability, fixed many bugs, and rebalanced gameplay.

distribution
2013

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Enters Digital Distribution Platforms

The game became available on platforms like Steam and GOG.com, making it accessible to new audiences and preserving its legacy.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Timeline ( Fictional )

historical_event
circa 15th century

The Founding of the Camarilla

The Camarilla is established to enforce the Masquerade and maintain order among vampires.

historical_background
21st century, early 2000s

The Second Inquisition Rises

The Second Inquisition begins intensifying their efforts to eradicate vampires, causing significant unrest.

critical_event
2004-12-25

The Prince of Los Angeles is Assassinated

Prince Sebastian LaCroix is murdered, leaving a power vacuum in Los Angeles.

main_plot
2004-12-26

Arrival of the Player Character in Los Angeles

The newly embraced vampire arrives in Los Angeles for their first night as an undead.

faction_conflict
2004-12-27 to 2005-01-03

The Conflict Between Anarchs and Camarilla Intensifies

Rival vampire factions escalate tensions and conflicts throughout Los Angeles.

main_plot
2005-01-05

The Discovery of the Antediluvian Remains

The player investigates ancient vampire secrets tied to the powerful Antediluvians.

main_plot_climax
2005-01-06

The Final Confrontation with the Prince's Assassin

The player confronts and defeats the mastermind behind Prince LaCroix's assassination.

resolution
2005-01-07

The Restoration of Order in Los Angeles

After the climax, a new power balance is established, shaping the future of vampire society in the city.