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You’re a nobody. An outcast in your own vampiric sect. A political prisoner of no particular value. An immigrant who never found her roots in a city of immigrants. A chainsmoker whose favorite pastime is staring blankly at the streets through the windows of a fast food joint at 4AM. The sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach tells you that you’re doomed, and distorted voices from the shadows seem to agree. The curse of your clan makes interacting with everyday technology difficult. Dissociation is your natural state.
But when New York’s Anarch leader meets a gruesome end, out of all the bloodsuckers in the metropolis, you’re the one picked to investigate. Make no mistake: this is obviously a trap, yet another move in the horrible game of Jyhad, the eternal struggle for power between warring vampire generations. But you’re Lasombra, and if there’s one thing you know, it’s this: if the Ventrue Prince and her followers underestimate you, they’re going to deeply regret it.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York is a visual novel set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade. It acts as a stand-alone expansion and a companion piece to our previous title, Coteries of New York. While Coteries was a general introduction to the world depicted in the 5th Edition of the hit tabletop role-playing game, Shadows presents a more personal and unique tale.
If it’s called Vampire: The Masquerade, does that mean you have something in common with World of Darkness, Bloodlines 2, Redemption, the cult tabletop RPG system, or...?
Yes. Shadows of New York is set in the same shared universe, but offers stand-alone experiences and stories. You may spot some connections with the other titles, but Shadows is not a sequel to any existing products. The World of Darkness is a media franchise and shared universe, shaped by various creators and participants, meaning: all stand-alone stories play into a greater whole. Berlin falling to the Anarchs during an official LARP, the Lasombra clan joining forces with the Camarilla in the Vampire: The Masquerade - Chicago By Night 5th Edition sourcebook, Sophie Langley’s plot to take control of New York in Coteries of New York – all of these events subtly influence and interact with each other.
Do I need to play Coteries of New York to understand and enjoy the story of Shadows of New York?
Not at all. Shadows of New York is a stand-alone expansion to Coteries of New York, which means it shares the New York City setting and a large part of the supporting cast with our previous title, but is designed to offer a different experience. Coteries served as an introduction to the basics of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition – it was focused on showcasing different vampire Clans and core concepts of the setting through the point of view of a newly-fledged vampire, a character who did have a defined backstory, but by and large meant to serve as a player avatar.
Shadows of New York is a more personal story, told from the perspective of a well-defined character who’s already integrated into the Kindred society and has a developed inner monologue of her own (which means you influence her personality instead of shaping it). Those who are familiar with Coteries will already know a large part of the cast and catch some references that would otherwise go unnoticed, but those who decide to start with Shadows and get back to Coteries later should be able to enjoy both experiences just as much as they would if they played them in their release order. The two stories are essentially separate, different both tonally and thematically.
Which platforms will Shadows of New York be available on? Will there be a simultaneous release date?
Shadows of New York will launch simultaneously on PC (Windows/Mac OS/Linux), PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in 2020.
Does the game support controllers?
Yes. You’ll be able to play both with mouse and keyboard, as well as with a controller.
How does it work? Will I receive Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York as a physical copy?
No, you will receive Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York product key (Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York CD Key), that you will receive by e-mail. Afterwards, you will need to use the Steam-platform to redeem your Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York product key (Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York CD Key), and you'll be ready to download, install and play Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York. You will receive a step-by-step guide on how to do this along with your purchase. It's easy as can be!
What does Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York contain? Will I receive the same content as on Steam?
You will receive the standard edition of Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York as a digital download for Steam.
Does Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York also work on Macs?
Yes, this product key gives access to Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York as a digital download for Steam on both PCs and Macs.
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