Host Teases Blood-Spilled Sequel at Gamescom Opening Night Live Kickoff

Geoff Keighley's Gamescom ONL Teases Bloodlines II Sequel on August 19th

Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live, slated for August 19th at Gamescom, recently teased a follow-up game involving bloodshed. Keighley shared an image on Twitter by artist Maxime Taccardi, depicting a poster with the Roman numeral II and blood splatters around branches. While fans have speculated about Bloodborne 2, Ia Groke suggests a more plausible candidate: Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, a game slated for release in October. Viewers can tune in for Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19th.

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