This new Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 developer diary showcases exciting gameplay, focusing on the mechanics of maintaining the Masquerade. The game features a Masquerade meter, visually represented by an eye icon in the upper screen corner, that tracks the player's actions. This meter uses a color-coded system to indicate the severity of Masquerade violations:

Green: Minor infraction, easily remedied by discreetly hiding.

Yellow: Multiple infractions, including feeding or aggressive power use. Players must manage witnesses or avoid police attention.

Red: The Masquerade is severely broken, attracting police pursuit. The best course of action is to escape and hide, as the Camarilla will intervene once the meter is full. (See the accompanying video clip for an example).

Players can mitigate their "infamy" by making witnesses forget their observations or eliminating them. When police are involved, hiding is the most effective strategy.

The developers emphasize that the risk of exposure escalates throughout the game, demanding swift and strategic actions from players to uphold the Masquerade.