Upcoming Vampire RPG with Disco Elysium Vibes Could Finally Give Horror Fans the Game We Deserve

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When Disco Elysium came out in 2019, it quickly became popular thanks to its beautiful artwork and engaging story. Since then, players have been looking for games that offer a similar experience. A new game, set in a well-known horror world, might be just what RPG and horror fans are hoping for. Vampire: The Masquerade: Eternal Whispers is a new computer role-playing game (CRPG) set in the World of Darkness, and it looks incredibly promising.

At the Summer Game Fest PC Gaming Show, the first trailer for Vampire: The Masquerade: Eternal Whispers was revealed. Early impressions confirm it delivers on the promise of a Disco Elysiumlike experience. The trailer showcases a beautiful, painted art style that effectively creates a sense of horror—or, perhaps more accurately, undeath. The game’s choice-driven RPG approach seems like a perfect fit for the Vampire: The Masquerade* universe, and it’s definitely a game to keep an eye on.

Vampire: The Masquerade is Perfect for a Top-Down CRPG

Though Bloodlines has enjoyed years of cult following, it’s no secret that more recent Vampire: The Masquerade video games have had a mixed reception. The long-awaited sequel, Bloodlines 2, didn’t quite live up to the hype for many, myself included. And while a few promising visual novels are in the works, that niche genre can be hit or miss for gamers. A top-down CRPG, however? That has the potential to lean into the roots that made horror fans fall in love with the original Vampire: The Masquerade TTRPG back in 1991. As someone who loves vampires and rolling D20s, I’m forever rooting for the next great video game set in the World of Darkness.

From the looks of it, Eternal Whispers just might be it. The trailer shows off a stunning gothic art style that brings the dark world of Montreal to life. And as a top-down CRPG, the game is poised to deliver the kind of in-depth roleplaying and character customization that many TTRPG fans crave. This is something that was somewhat lacking in Bloodlines 2, and it’s exciting to see a new project that really honors those TTRPG roots. That said, there’s a whiff of some of my favorite parts of Bloodlines 2 here, too. There’s a mystery at the heart of the story, one you work to solve while striving to maintain the Masquerade.

This initial look at Eternal Whispers shows off plenty of gameplay, including character customization that lets players more fully embody their unique Kindred. While I love a good action RPG, it warms my dice goblin heart to see on-screen dice rolls take center stage in a game based on a TTRPG system. With any luck, this will be a new definitive adaptation of the beloved Vampire: The Masquerade world, one that truly delivers the lore and mechanics fans want to see.

Dice Rolls and Player Choices Shape the Story, As It Should Be

I’m really excited about Vampire: The Masquerade: Eternal Whispers, and here’s why. While I appreciate the character customization and the art style, which reminds me of Disco Elysium, what really has me optimistic is how the game uses dice rolls and player choices to drive the story. I’m hoping it will finally deliver the immersive vampire RPG I’ve been waiting for.

Eternal Whispers employs “fail-forward storytelling” where your failed dice rolls have real consequences. Much like Baldur’s Gate 3, a failed roll can force you to change your strategy, while also shaping the story your playthrough will tell. Failing a roll doesn’t stop the story, but it does reshape it. And that, my friends, is how a good TTRPG-inspired game should work.

How you play will really shape the story in this game. I didn’t always feel like my decisions had a big impact in Bloodlines 2, but in a role-playing game, it’s important to feel like your actions matter. The developers, Flyos and Kwalee, are promising that your choices will have real and lasting consequences – every conversation, alliance, and action will change the game. If they can pull that off, I’m excited this game will truly capture the feel of playing Vampire: The Masquerade as a video game.

It’s still early, and we need to see more gameplay to know if this game lives up to the initial excitement. We haven’t seen all the playable clans yet, for example. However, I’m optimistic about Vampire: The Masquerade: Eternal Whispers based on what’s been shown so far. While there’s no release date yet, you can add it to your Steam wishlist to stay updated – I definitely have!

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2026-06-11 22:18