Poncle, the UK-based developer behind the wildly popular roguelike, Vampire Survivors, has offered a progress update on the game's forthcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 releases. Following the May releases of the latest expansion and a recent update, the developer shed light on the anticipated console ports.
Initially launched in December 2021, Vampire Survivors—a top-down shooter challenging players with relentless waves of monsters—gained critical acclaim. A Nintendo Switch port followed its debut, and April's announcement of PS4 and PS5 versions promised a summer 2024 release. Now, Poncle provides a more detailed timeline.
While a precise release date remains elusive, Poncle assures players it will be revealed shortly. The delay, according to the studio, stems from the unfamiliarity of navigating PlayStation's submission processes. Furthermore, Poncle is meticulously crafting the PlayStation Trophies experience, aiming for a polished achievement system mirroring the over 200 achievements available on the Steam version of this critically acclaimed title.
Vampire Survivors PS4/PS5 Release Window:
- Summer 2024
Positive fan reaction to Poncle's transparent communication has been widespread, with many expressing excitement over the prospect of earning a platinum trophy upon the game's arrival.
The recent May 9th release of "Operation Guns," a DLC inspired by Konami's Contra franchise, introduced new Contra-themed biomes, 11 characters, 22 automatic weapons, and iconic Contra soundtracks. A subsequent hotfix, 1.10.105, on May 16th addressed bugs within both the base game and the new DLC.
