Building a "coterie"—a support group of vampires—is central to the narrative. Key recruitment options include: : An internet-streaming "riot grrrl".
: The story unfolds over roughly 16 nights. Players have limited time each night to pursue main quests or build loyalty with "coterie" members. Playable Clans
Players choose from three fledgling vampires, each with preset genders and unique supernatural abilities called : Primary Disciplines Brujah Celerity, Potence, Presence Passionate rebel/punk Toreador Auspex, Celerity, Presence Artistic hedonist Ventrue Dominate, Fortitude, Presence Calculating businesswoman Key Characters & Coterie Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York ...
The game functions primarily as a digital "choose your own adventure" book with RPG elements.
Released in December 2019, Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York is a narrative-driven visual novel developed by Draw Distance . Set in the universe using 5th Edition rules, it explores the political friction between the traditionalist Camarilla and the fiercely independent Anarchs across New York City. Core Gameplay Mechanics Players have limited time each night to pursue
: Using supernatural powers like Dominate or Potence consumes blood, increasing hunger.
: Success and story direction depend on managing relationships through dialogue. Set in the universe using 5th Edition rules,
: Players must regularly hunt and feed on humans. High hunger levels can trigger "Frenzy," clouding the player's vision and potentially causing them to lose control during critical moments.