Dan Pinchbeck, co-founder of The Chinese Room, recommended Paradox reconsider the title of 'Bloodlines 2' due to its weak connection to the first installment of
Challenges in Development
The Chinese Room was approached to continue development on 'Bloodlines 2' after Hardsuit Labs. Pinchbeck expressed a desire to integrate their storytelling while honoring the game's mythos, but they were faced with budget and time constraints. The studio suggested a departure from an open-world RPG to a more focused experience akin to
Potential Impact on Fans
Pinchbeck highlighted that neither fans of the original nor new players would likely be satisfied with a rushed sequel. Tensions grew amid development priorities and community expectations. Despite initially engaging with the project, he later exited the team, leaving Bloodlines 2's ultimate form unknown to him. The release raises questions about the franchise's direction moving forward.
