Summary
- Vampire Survivors plans to release larger and less frequent free updates in 2025.
- Cross-save functionality is expected on all platforms in Patch 1.13 this year.
- Online co-op and new projects are actively being developed by Poncle.
In its first post of 2025, Vampire Survivors developer Poncle discussed its plans for the year ahead and confirmed that some features such as cross-save functionality and more crossovers with different indie titles were still being worked on. Vampire Survivors also thanked players for supporting the game since its launch in 2022.
Throughout 2024, Vampire Survivors has released several updates, including large and small additions to the game, and a long-awaited release on PS4 and PS5. Among the game’s largest 2024 updates were two crossover expansions in cooperation with Konami. In the summer, Vampire Survivors launched its Operation Guns DLC, a crossover with the Contra series that brought a new stage, several playable characters, and plenty of firearms for players to use. On Halloween, Vampire Survivors released the Ode to Castlevania expansion, which was praised as one of the top DLCs of 2024 for its music, character roster, and attention to detail.
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With 2025 underway, Poncle gave Vampire Survivors players an update on where things stood with its ongoing Chaos Roadmap. In a post on the Vampire Survivors Steam page, Poncle stated that additional development time for quality assurance will be necessary due to the number of platforms Vampire Survivors is currently available on. Poncle added that the developers would instead increase the content available in each update of the Chaos Roadmap, though releases would be more sporadic compared to 2024. Three different update cycles, focused on stage recycling, pickups, and the Darkanas, were the main ones that Poncle remained focused on. While Vampire Survivors will not stop making paid DLC or expansions, Poncle said the team would dial back on releasing anything the size of Ode to Castlevania due to the challenges involved, but would still like to make at least one more original expansion.
Vampire Survivors Gives 2025 Chaos Roadmap Update
- Vampire Survivors will prioritize larger and more spread-out free updates in 2025.
- Cross-save functionality on all platforms is expected in Patch 1.13 this year.
- Online co-op and other projects are still in active development.
- Developer Poncle expressed interest in releasing another original Vampire Survivors expansion.
Poncle also reiterated that the planned Vampire Survivors live-action show with Story Kitchen was still in development, and confirmed that other forms of “cross-media” would be revealed in 2025. As for gameplay features for Vampire Survivors, Poncle stated that cross-save functionality for all platforms is planned to roll out in Patch 1.13, which would be the game’s first update in 2025. Other features such as online co-op may arrive in Vampire Survivors later this year, and Poncle confirmed that it is working with Coherence.io on the multiplayer components.
Despite being on the market for over two years, Vampire Survivors continues to be one of the best pixel art games available. With more features rolling out via free updates, what surprises Vampire Survivors fans are in for in 2025 remains to be seen.
Vampire Survivors is a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there’s no place to run or hide. All you can do is survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor.
The supernatural indie phenomenon that lets you be the bullet hell!
- Franchise
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Vampire Survivors
- Released
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December 17, 2021
- Developer(s)
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Luca Galante
- Publisher(s)
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Luca Galante
- Multiplayer
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Local Co-Op
- Engine
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unity
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Blood, Violence
- How Long To Beat
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6 Hours
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Verified
- X|S Optimized
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No
- PS Plus Availability
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N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
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1 GB (November 2023)
- Split Screen Orientation
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N/A (Shared Screen)
- Number of Players
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1-4
- Local Co-Op Support
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1-4 Players
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
