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Poncle says it’s reviewing its Fortnite collaboration after Epic’s State of Unreal showcased AI-assisted asset creation, sparking concerns about generative AI’s impact on creativity, copyright, and jobs. The move reflects broader industry debates as Epic touts AI tools and executives suggest AI will be involved in most future game production.
Poncle says it is reviewing its planned Vampire Survivors–Fortnite crossover amid Epic’s GenAI push, casting doubt on whether the deal will move forward as Epic touts AI-assisted asset creation and AI tools in Unreal Engine 6.
Vampire Survivors is getting its own dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version with improved performance and optional mouse support, while still being playable on the original Switch via backwards compatibility.
Poncle announces Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon, a major expansion due this summer across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile; it also introduces Survivaton, a new umbrella label for future Survivors-inspired titles, and renames the game to Vampire Survivors: First Survivaton. A Switch 2 version is in production, Patch 1.15 drops on Steam today with new content, and Poncle Japan, led by Sawaki Takeyasu, expands the studio’s presence.
Xbox Game Pass added Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a spin-off of Vampire Survivors from Poncle, and players on Xbox Series X and PC are calling it insanely addictive. The Reddit chatter praises its arcade-slot feel, and it’s available on Game Pass at launch with a $10 store price and an exclusive 20% subscriber discount (about $8). The game has strong reception, reflecting Poncle’s track record for highly addictive titles, though how long it will stay on Game Pass hasn’t been disclosed.
Poncle’s Vampire Crawlers arrives on Xbox Game Pass as a first‑person dungeon‑crawler roguelite that uses deck-building to fuel massive combos. It offers an addictive loop with varied Crawlers, cards, relics, and arcana, but its endgame currently lacks depth (an Endless Mode is on the way). Overall, a strong Game Pass addition with a 9/10 from the reviewer.
Warhammer partners with Poncle and Auroch Digital to deliver Warhammer Survivors, a Vampire Survivors‑style roguelite featuring Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar characters, coming to Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2 later this year.
Vampire Survivors, the minimalist survival RPG, is getting a free update on August 17th that includes four-player couch co-op for Xbox, PC, and Switch. Players can switch seamlessly from single to co-op play and back between stages, and achievements will be unlockable when playing with friends. All co-op players will be visible on the same screen and share the level-up bar, with a few ways for players to sabotage their comrades. Online co-op isn't officially supported, but PC players can achieve similar results via Steam Remote Play Together.
Vampire Survivors is adding a new couch co-op mode in a free update coming on August 17th, which will support up to four players. Developer Poncle has confirmed that no new achievements will be added with the mode, as it doesn't want to force players into playing co-op to unlock and see everything in the game. All unlocks during a co-op play session will carry over to a single-player save.
Developer Poncle has announced a 1.5 update for Vampire Survivors, which will introduce new content including the Astral Stair stage, a spinning wheel with random elements, three new relics, a new pickup called GoldFinger, and a new form for Yatta Cavallo. The update will be available on Xbox, PC, and mobile devices, and Twitch chat can vote to influence the spinning wheel's outcome in streamer mode.
Developer Poncle has released a new mini-expansion DLC called Tides of the Foscari for its game Vampire Survivors, which adds new characters, weapons, evolutions, music, and a big new map. The expansion introduces new attacks and powers for characters as they level up, and the map has distinct areas and zones with hidden areas and mazes. The slow release of new content keeps the game fresh and exciting, making it a great way to rediscover the game.
Vampire Survivors, a successful Xbox Game Pass title, had to be rebuilt for Xbox consoles as the original version was "basically a browser game" built using web technologies like Javascript. The developer, Poncle, rebuilt the game to run smoothly on Xbox consoles without players noticing. The Xbox version runs on its own engine, while the PC version still runs on Javascript. The latest DLC, Tales of The Foscari, is out now.
Vampire Survivors is releasing a new fantasy-themed DLC called Tides of the Foscari on April 13th for $2. The expansion includes eight new characters, 13 weapons, and a new stage. The game will be available on PC, Xbox, and mobile, but players will need the base game to play it. Poncle has also launched a new engine for PC and Steam Deck players in beta.
Vampire Survivors' second expansion, Tides of the Foscari, will be released on April 13th, taking players to western Europe in the Great Forest. The expansion includes new characters, weapons, a stage, music tracks, and achievements, and costs $1.99. The Foscari Academy, which trains warriors, scholars, and leaders, is divided into three houses: Azure Tower, Crimson Anvil, and Amber Sickle. The first expansion, Legacy of the Moonspell, was released in December 2022.
Vampire Survivors' Tides Of The Foscari expansion, launching on April 13th, takes players to a supernatural school in a Western European woodland, adding 8 characters, 13 weapons, 7 music tracks, and 20 achievements. The expansion will be available on PC and Xbox consoles for £1.60/$2/€2.