The Chinese Room has deployed a crucial update for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and it addresses the single most frustrating bug since launch. Patch 1.0.4 is now live and finally fixes the issue where game progress was lost when exiting to the main menu or quitting the game. For anyone who lost hours of navigating Seattle's treacherous Kindred politics, this fix can't come soon enough.
While the save game fix is the headline feature, the patch also stamps out a number of other problems, including various crashes, out-of-world exploits that let players slip through the map, and several quest progression blockers. It’s a significant stability pass that should make your nights in Seattle much smoother.
Beyond the Fix: A Look at What's Next
Alongside this essential patch, the developers have also given us a glimpse into the immediate future. The next update, Patch 1.0.5, is set to deliver on some of the community's biggest quality-of-life requests.
Key features planned for 1.0.5 include:
- FOV Slider: Finally, the ability to adjust your field of view is on its way.
- Motion Blur Toggle: For players who find the effect disorienting, you'll soon be able to turn it off.
- Improved Progress Saving: Further enhancements to the save system to ensure stability.
How will the Holiday Update change replayability?
Looking further ahead, a holiday update is planned that will introduce a new 'Custom Difficulty' mode. This feature unlocks after you complete the main story once, offering a way to tailor subsequent playthroughs. You'll be able to tweak settings like your starting health and, most interestingly, 'Masquerade Sensitivity.' This could dramatically alter how you play, allowing for a run where every little slip-up risks exposure or a more forgiving experience focused on the story. It’s a solid addition aimed squarely at boosting the game's replay value.
Patch 1.0.4 is a critical step in the right direction, fixing a major headache that plagued the game's first few weeks. With a clear roadmap for requested features, it seems the future of Seattle's underworld is becoming more stable and player-friendly.