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Vampire Crawlers sales surpass 1 million in one weekVampire Crawlers has sold over 1 million copies worldwide in its first week since launching on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Developed by Poncle, the game is a turn-based deckbuilder with roguelite elements, serving as a spin-off of Vampire Survivors.- Vampire Crawlers Surpasses 1 Million Players as Update 1.4.1 Fixes Crashes, Endless Mode ComingDeveloper poncle announced that Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard has surpassed one million players. The studio also released hotfix version 1.4.1 to address crashes and save data issues, confirmed that Endless Mode is coming soon, and teased a content roadmap. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Vampire Survivors dev is working on over 15 'projects,' though that includes DLC and updatesPublisher poncle, known for Vampire Survivors, is working on over 15 projects, including DLC and updates, with plans for new studios in Italy and Japan. Chief strategy officer Matteo Sapio stated the company aims to maintain an indie ethos while expanding its development teams and licensing its engine for partnerships.- Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking outThis article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting Vampire Crawlers, Masters of Albion, Snap & Grab, Indoor Baseball, Crashout Crew, Kick, Elfie: A Sand Plan, and Clockwork Ambrosia. It also touches on hardware limitations and the creativity fostered by the Playdate console.
Vampire Crawlers is exactly the evolution I want from Poncle and it's my new handheld obsessionVampire Crawlers evolves the passive combat of Vampire Survivors into a turn-based, deckbuilder experience with a first-person perspective. The game features satisfying combo mechanics, unlockable characters and upgrades, and offers a highly engaging experience on the Nintendo Switch. Its moreish mechanics make it a compelling new handheld obsession for players.
Hope you saved room after Slay the Spire 2, because the Vampire Survivors deckbuilder is already Overwhelmingly Positive…Poncle's new deckbuilding game, Vampire Crawlers, has achieved an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with 98% positive reviews out of over 4,000 submissions. This success comes shortly after Slay the Spire 2 saw a dip in its review score following its first major update.
Vampire Survivors Studio Poncle Working on 15+ New GamesIndie studio Poncle, known for Vampire Survivors, has announced plans to develop over 15 new games, including potential intellectual property collaborations. The studio, which began as a passion project by Luca Galante, is expanding significantly from its initial single-game success. This move signals a major shift for the developer, with questions arising about maintaining quality and the studio's original charm amidst rapid growth.- Card-Battling Spin-Off Is Brilliantly Addictive – Expert Game ReviewsVampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard successfully transplants the addictive loop of Vampire Survivors into a first-person dungeon crawler with a deckbuilding combat system. While the early hours can be slow and boss encounters require tuning, the game offers deep synergies and a satisfying progression loop. For $10, it provides significant replayability for fans of either genre.
Vampire Survivors developer working on 15 projects, not 15 games, after the hit roguelike reached 27 million players and…Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is currently working on 15 projects, which include the base game, DLCs, free updates, and other published titles. The clarification comes after the hit roguelike surpassed 27 million players, popularizing its subgenre.
Vampire Survivors Dev Doesn't Need to @ Us, It's Working on 15 ProjectsPoncle, the developer behind Vampire Survivors, clarified that it is working on 15 projects, not necessarily 15 distinct games. These projects include DLC, free updates, and published titles, with new studios opened in Italy and Japan to increase output. Vampire Survivors has surpassed 27 million players, and its engine has been shared with Auroch Digital for the development of Warhammer Survivors.- Vampire Survivors developer Poncle says it's working on 15 projects, including DLC and new titlesDeveloper Poncle has clarified that it is not working on 15 separate games, but rather a total of 15 projects which include DLC and new titles. This indicates a significant amount of ongoing development within the studio.
- Developer poncle Confirms 15 Projects in Development, Expands Studios and Partnerships; Slay the Spire 2Developer poncle has confirmed it is working on 15 projects, including DLC and free updates for Vampire Survivors, and has expanded its studios. The company is also developing a dedicated Vampire Survivors Engine. Additionally, poncle and Mega Crit have partnered for a Steam bundle featuring Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard and Slay the Spire 2.
- Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the worksVampire Survivors developer Poncle is expanding with two new studios in Japan and Italy and has over 15 games in development. These include Vampire Survivors spinoffs, original intellectual properties, and roguelites based on existing IPs like Warhammer Survivors. The company has also paused third-party publishing to focus on its internal projects.
- Roadmaps and PlansThe developer of Vampire Survivors, Poncle, is expanding by opening new studios and planning to create over 15 games. Separately, the Exo Experts Warbond for Helldivers 2 is set to release on April 28 for PlayStation platforms.
Vampire Survivors Dev Poncle Has Over 15 Games in Active DevelopmentDeveloper Poncle, known for Vampire Survivors, is actively working on over 15 new games, including more titles in the 'Survivors' subgenre and original intellectual property. The studio is also expanding with new offices in Italy and Japan and has paused its third-party publishing efforts after a learning experience with 'Berserk or Die'.
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is ramping things up, working on 15 new games and opening studios in Italy and JapanVampire Survivors developer Poncle is significantly expanding its operations by opening new studios in Japan and Italy. The company is also working on 15 new games, including original titles and IP collaborations, while pausing its third-party publishing efforts to focus on community building and internal development.
Vampire Survivors deck-builder spin-off Vampire Crawlers is out nowVampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a deck-builder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, is now available. While it captures the chaotic fun of its predecessor with fast-paced card battles and power-up systems, the review suggests it lacks depth in its dungeon crawling and combo mechanics, making it feel repetitive. Despite its shortcomings, the game has achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam.
Vampire Survivors Gets New Turbo Wildcard DLC Vampire Crawlers on PS5The indie hit Vampire Survivors has released its latest DLC, Vampire Crawlers, for PlayStation 5. This new content, also referred to as 'Turbo Wildcard,' adds new variables to the game's core loop, following the developer Poncle's strategy of releasing small, focused additions. The release continues to show developer commitment and offers PlayStation 5 players a fresh reason to dive back into the addictive gameplay.
Reminder: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors Out Now For Switch 1 & 2Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a new deckbuilder spin-off from Vampire Survivors, is now available on Nintendo Switch for $9.99. The game transforms the original's gameplay into a turn-based, card-driven experience with roguelite elements. Reviewers have praised its clever fusions and satisfying build creation, though some minor bugs and UI quirks were noted.- All Weapon Evolutions in Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire SurvivorsVampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, the follow-up to Vampire Survivors from developer Poncle, introduces card-battling dungeon crawling mechanics. This guide details how to acquire weapon evolutions by combining specific cards and finding red orbs from chests or statues, noting that gems inserted into cards prevent evolution.