Warhammer Survivors
News, coverage and analysis tracking Warhammer Survivors across the outlets.
Vampire Survivors has a free content expansion, plus a Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC in Summer 2026Developer poncle has released a free content update for Vampire Survivors, version 1.15, which includes major quality-of-life improvements, new content like stages and characters, and various tweaks. Additionally, the 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC was announced for Summer 2026, serving as an expansion to 'Legacy of the Moonspell'. poncle also revealed plans for a new studio in Japan headed by Sawaki Takeyasu and a lineup of 'Survivaton' games.- Warhammer Skulls 2026: The Recap & Up to 90% Off Select Warhammer Video Games Until 28th MayThe Warhammer Skulls 2026 event celebrated its 10th anniversary with a showcase of new and upcoming Warhammer video games, including world premieres of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. A Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 collaboration was also announced. Sales of up to 90% off on select Warhammer titles are available across multiple platforms until May 28th.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
"You build a little squad of allied characters": Warhammer Survivors' spin on bullet heaven brings a lovely touch of chaos to the battlefieldWarhammer Survivors, a spin-off of Vampire Survivors, introduces a unique squad mechanic where players control multiple allied characters who act independently. Lead designer John O'Donnell explains how this system, along with faction-specific mechanics like the Tyranid hive mind and Skaven Bell of Doom, adds a new layer of chaos and tactical depth to the bullet heaven genre. The game will feature content from both Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar.
Here's what was revealed during The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements and updates for Warhammer games, primarily on PC. Key reveals included the release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, new content for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and demos for Warhammer Survivors and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Crossplay was also enabled for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks.
Warhammer And Dotemu Reveal Brutal Action Platformer 'Deathmaster' For Switch 2Dotemu has revealed Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a new action platformer set to release in 2027 for the Nintendo Switch. Players will stalk prey from the shadows as a Skaven assassin in this new title. Additionally, Auroch Digital showcased a new trailer for their roguelite game Warhammer Survivors, featuring new enemy factions and a Steam demo.- Warhammer Survivors gets demo & is coming to mobile devicesAuroch Digital's Warhammer Survivors, a game inspired by Vampire Survivors, will launch on PC and mobile devices in 2026. A demo is also available for the title.
- Everything Revealed At The 10th Anniversary Of Warhammer SkullsThe 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game updates, world premieres, and new releases across the Warhammer universe. Highlights include new titles like Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch, along with updates for existing games such as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The event also coincided with the annual Warhammer Skulls: Festival of Video Games sale.
- Play the Warhammer Survivors demoA demo for Warhammer Survivors, a roguelite game featuring characters from Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, is now available on Steam. The full game is set to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms. The article details new enemy factions, playable characters, and stages.
Warhammer Survivors is exactly what it sounds likeWarhammer Survivors offers a familiar yet fun experience for fans of the Survivors-like genre, blending elements from both the Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 universes. While heavily inspired by Vampire Survivors, it introduces unique mechanics like ally recruitment based on weapon loadouts and distinct status effects. The game is currently available as a demo, allowing players to experience its blend of familiar gameplay with a grimdark Warhammer aesthetic.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster Announced At Warhammer Skulls ShowcaseWarhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a 2D action platformer developed by Old Skull Games and published by Dotemu, was announced at the Warhammer Skulls Showcase. Players will control Vihneek, a Skaven assassin, in a single-player campaign set to release in 2027 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Warhammer Skulls 2026 – All The News and Updates for XBOXThe 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls festival brought numerous game announcements, updates, and discounts for Xbox platforms. Highlights include new trailers and gameplay reveals for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. Several titles received free updates or DLC, and many games are available through Xbox Game Pass and Free Play Days.
Warhammer Skull 2026 – All the game announcements and trailersThe Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game announcements and updates across the Warhammer universes. Highlights include the closed beta for Warhammer 40,000: Darktree, the Infinite Museion DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and the console launch of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks with cross-play and a new level editor. New titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch were also revealed, alongside updates for existing games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Total War: Warhammer III.- Check out demos for Warhammer Survivors and Boltgun 2 today!Demos for the upcoming games Warhammer Survivors and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun II are now available on Steam as part of the Warhammer Skulls showcase. Warhammer Survivors, developed by Auroch Digital, is a spin-off of Vampire Survivors coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun II, also from Auroch Digital, is a sequel to their boomer shooter and will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II releases next week, strategically spicing up Warhammer Skulls' barrage of battletool bignumber newsWarhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is set to release on May 21st, coinciding with the annual Warhammer Skulls showcase. Developer Kasedo Games revealed the date alongside details on two new leaders: Lector-Dogmatis Videx for the Adeptus Mechanicus and Obasis, The Shield, for the Necrons. The Warhammer Skulls event will also feature updates on other Warhammer titles including Space Marine 2 and Total War: Warhammer III.- Celebrate 10 Years of Warhammer Skulls This May: Expect Updates on Space Marine 2, Darktide AND Exciting World Premieres!Games Workshop announced the return of Warhammer Skulls, a showcase for Warhammer video games, taking place on May 21st. The event will feature updates and world premieres from various developers, including anticipated titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Additionally, sales on select Warhammer video games will run until May 28th.
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 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.
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.