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Seattle’s vampire underworld just got a little more paranoid.

In Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, the militant I.A.O. faction has rolled out a citywide surveillance network. Silky, the tattooed, mustachioed Brujah Primogen, isn’t having it. To earn his favor, players are tasked with dismantling every last one of the I.A.O.’s watchful eyes.

There are 30 cameras scattered across the game’s Seattle map, and clearing them all not only pleases Silky but also unlocks the achievement “Cutting the Feed.” The side quest becomes available after starting the main storyline mission We Don’t Do Ghost Stories, and it’s as much a test of navigation as it is of vampiric agility.

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Silky’s Request

Once you meet Silky at The Dutchman, he’ll ask Phyre to take down the I.A.O.’s security system. While his disdain for the group’s surveillance tactics is clear, the mission quickly turns into a scavenger hunt through Seattle’s rooftops, alleys, and construction sites.

Players will spend plenty of time scaling fire escapes and scanning the skyline for glimmers of camera lights — or using the game’s circular crosshair, which hints when something collectible is nearby.

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How to Find All 30 Cameras

Below is a breakdown of each location, split roughly by district. Use the in-game map to match these points with your surroundings.

Atrium District

1. On the scaffolding behind Atrium
2. Above the neon pentagram at Atrium’s rooftop bar
3. On a high-rise opposite Weaver Tower
4. Across from Atrium near a small water tower
5. Eastern rooftop overlooking the red “Flour” sign
6. East of the Glacier Hotel, near a rooftop hangout

Makom Bar Area

1. Northwest of Makom Bar, facing south
2. On a rooftop near the pink “Paranoia” billboard
3. Above the Hole in the Wall bar, tucked under a concrete ledge
4. On a rooftop gazebo with paper lanterns
5. Across from the Yinuo Beer sign, visible from the street
6. Near the Brew-House rooftop, looking south

Aurora and Surrounding Blocks

1. By the yellow western building, near the red Tacoma structures
2. In an alley southwest of Aurora Pawn, visible from below
3. South of the construction zone, facing the blue hotel sign
4. Behind Wake the Dead, across from the flower graffiti
5. High on a corner of a U-shaped apartment complex

St. Stephens to Weaver Tower

1. In a narrow alley near fire escapes, facing the main street
2. Behind St. Stephens, along a back alley wall
3. Across from Weaver Tower’s north wing, near yellow graffiti
4. Beneath a bridge in the garden area
5. Southeast of Haven, overlooking the main street
6. Behind Haven’s fire exit
7. On a northern rooftop above a blue exit door

The Dutchman’s Territory

1. Near a dining patio with umbrellas, above a streetlight
2. Outside the northwest corner of the police station
3. In the alley opposite the scaffolding, between two tall buildings
4. Inside the construction site across from The Dutchman, above a red cargo crate
5. Behind The Dutchman’s back door, just above a trash pile

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Finishing the Job

Once all 30 cameras are gone, return to Silky at The Dutchman. He’ll express his gratitude, and possibly a bit more. Completing the quest strengthens Phyre’s relationship with the Brujah leader and unlocks additional dialogue about his dealings in Schmitz Park.

The reward isn’t just narrative. You’ll gain codex entries expanding Silky’s backstory and the I.A.O.’s role in the city, alongside the Cutting the Feed achievement for erasing the hunters’ digital trail.

For those looking to fully explore Bloodlines 2’s Seattle — or simply earn Silky’s approval — dismantling the I.A.O.’s surveillance grid is one of the most atmospheric side objectives in Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room’s gothic RPG.