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Vampire Survivors Fans Will Love PS5 Roguelike That’s Under $9 on PlayStation Store
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a roguelike deck-builder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, is now available on PlayStation 5 for under $9. Co-developed and published by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, the game maintains the vibe of its predecessor while offering a distinct dungeon-crawling experience with a turn-based combat system.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivation delayed to 2027, new trailer
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton has been delayed from its original 2026 release window to 2027. The game, a 'survivors royale' developed by poncle in collaboration with Shueisha Games and Luca Galante, features characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen anime battling cursed spirits and rivals. A new trailer was also released alongside the delay announcement.
Sink Your Teeth Into Vampire Survivors’ Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC
Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon, the eighth expansion for poncle's hit survivaton, is now available for a low price. This DLC introduces new characters, weapons, music, and a large new stage, delving into the dark history of Clan Bloodmoon and the legend of Baal'Thasar. The expansion is available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms.
"Accidental" Vampire Survivors expansion Legacy of the Bloodmoon is the original tale I've been craving, for just $1
Poncle has announced the "accidental" DLC for Vampire Survivors, titled Legacy of the Bloodmoon, set to launch on August 28, 2026, for $0.99. Originally intended as a content update for Legacy of the Moonspell, it has evolved into a full expansion featuring 12 new characters, over 16 weapons and evolutions, a new stage, and additional music. The developer also confirmed that Legacy of the Moonspell will receive its own content buff.
Vampire Survivors announces Legacy of the Blood Moon DLC [update: release date]
Vampire Survivors announced its Legacy of the Blood Moon DLC, which will feature over eight characters, eight weapons with evolutions, a new XL stage, and more. The DLC is set to release on August 28, 2026. Developer Poncle also recently released a 1.15 update for the base game.
How Vampire Survivors became Vampire Crawlers: Six lessons from building a game based on another developer's IP
Andreas Firnigl of Nosebleed Interactive shares six lessons learned from developing Vampire Crawlers, a spin-off of Poncle's Vampire Survivors. The article emphasizes understanding and respecting the original IP, embracing external feedback, and fostering a unified vision within the development team to create a successful game based on another studio's intellectual property.
Vampire Crawlers 1.5 update announced, patch notes – Endless Mode, Nintendo Switch 2 resolution boost, more
Poncle has announced update 1.5 for Vampire Survivors, introducing an "Endless Mode" accessible after completing the game. The update also includes a resolution boost for the Nintendo Switch 2 to 4K docked and 1080p handheld, alongside various UI, gameplay, and bug fixes.
One of 2026's Most Fiendishly Addictive PS5 Games Is Getting Even Bigger and Better
Vampire Crawlers is set to receive three major content updates throughout 2026: Death Parade, Bone Deep, and Curdled Tunnels, each introducing new Challenge Stages and mechanics. Additionally, a patch for PlayStation 5 will bring quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and new features like an Endless mode and an improved deck view.
Vampire Survivors devs are rethinking their Fortnite collab
The developers of Vampire Survivors, Poncle, are reconsidering their collaboration with Fortnite due to Epic Games' increasing integration of generative AI tools. Despite Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's past comments on AI tags, the company is now promoting generative AI for game asset creation within Unreal Engine. Poncle has publicly stated they are reviewing the partnership, indicating a potential halt if Epic Games continues down this path.
After Epic outline a genAI focused Unreal Engine 6, Vampire Survivors studio Poncle say they're "reviewing" their Fortnite collab
Following Epic Games' announcement of generative AI integration in Unreal Engine 6, Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reviewing its collaboration with Fortnite. Poncle expressed concern over Epic's plans to use AI for asset creation, including Fortnite characters, and is assessing if their upcoming Fortnite collaboration will proceed. The studio aims to ensure no assets involved in the collaboration were created using generative AI.
Vampire Survivors dev 'reviewing' Fortnite collab after Epic's AI announcement
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reconsidering its collaboration with Epic Games for Fortnite items following Epic's announcement of AI-powered features for Unreal Engine. Poncle expressed concerns on Reddit about Epic's use of generative AI in game asset creation, stating they are reviewing the partnership and will provide updates. This move comes amid growing developer apprehension towards AI in the industry.
Epic Games shows how gen AI messes up Fortnite’s art — and uses it anyway
Epic Games has demonstrated its use of generative AI in creating Fortnite assets, despite requiring significant manual correction of errors. This approach has drawn criticism from fans and led to developer Poncle reconsidering a collaboration with Epic due to concerns over AI usage.
Vampire Survivors studio Poncle is "reviewing" its Fortnite collaboration after the State of Unreal show and Epic's focus on generative AI
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reviewing its collaboration with Fortnite following Epic Games' showcase of generative AI tools in Unreal Engine. Poncle expressed concern over Epic's use of AI for asset creation, stating they would reassess the partnership. This comes amid ongoing ethical debates surrounding AI in game development, including its impact on artists and potential copyright issues.
Hours after announcing a Vampire Survivors crossover with Fortnite, the roguelike's lead is now "reviewing" the decision as Epic Games goes big on gen AI
Following Epic Games' announcement of its use of generative AI in Fortnite development, Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reviewing its planned crossover with the game. The decision comes after Epic Games showcased its AI art concepting process, which has drawn criticism due to recent layoffs and the broader implications of AI in game development.
Vampire Survivors Developer 'Reviewing' Fortnite Crossover Plans, After Epic Details Unreal Engine 6 AI Usage
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reportedly reconsidering a Fortnite crossover due to Epic Games' recent confirmation of using generative AI in Fortnite's development. This news follows Epic's announcement regarding AI usage in Unreal Engine 6.
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The developer of Vampire Survivors, Poncle, has suggested they may withdraw from a collaboration with Fortnite due to Epic Games' promotion of generative AI. This comes shortly after the announcement of the partnership, with the developer expressing concerns about the technology.
Hours after announcing a collab with Fortnite, Vampire Survivors dev suggests it may back out over Epic's touting…
Following Epic Games' announcement of a collaboration with Vampire Survivors for Fortnite, developer Poncle expressed concerns and is reviewing the partnership. These concerns stem from Epic's use of generative AI in creating game assets and features, as demonstrated at Unreal Fest. The developer stated they will provide updates on the collaboration's future.
Vampire Survivors Dev 'Reviewing' Fortnite Collaboration Due to Epic's Use of Generative AI
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reviewing its collaboration with Epic Games for Fortnite content due to Epic's public embrace of generative AI in its development workflow. Poncle expressed concern over the use of AI for creating game assets, including potential Fortnite characters based on Vampire Survivors IP. The studio will provide updates on the partnership's future.
Vampire Survivors developer 'reviewing' Fortnite collaboration in wake of Epic's gen AI stance
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reviewing its collaboration with Fortnite due to Epic Games' stance on generative AI. Following Epic's State of Unreal showcase, which highlighted the use of AI in Unreal Engine and Fortnite asset creation, Poncle announced on Discord that they are reconsidering the partnership. The studio has previously expressed disinterest in using generative AI for game development.
Beatdown City Survivors review: Bullet heaven, minus the bullets
Beatdown City Survivors attempts to blend the 'Bullet Heaven' genre with NES-style beat 'em ups and hip-hop culture, but struggles with balance and polish. While its soundtrack and unique mechanics like character unlocking are praised, issues with damage scaling, enemy variety, and a cumbersome 'goo' system detract from the experience. The game is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
