In an exciting twist for fans of the monster-slaying genre, developer Poncle has unveiled a fresh venture with Vampire Crawlers. While initially perceived as a potential sequel, this new game is confirmed to be a spinoff. However, whispers of a possible Vampire Survivors 2 are making the rounds.
Introducing Vampire Crawlers
The announcement of Vampire Crawlers, described as a roguelike deck-builder, came during the recent Xbox Partner Preview. Although this game may appear to be the next chapter in the Vampire Survivors saga, Poncle clarifies otherwise in a recent interview with Xbox Wire.
Studio founder and CEO Luca Galante elaborates, “This is just a spin-off of Vampire Survivors – hopefully the first in a series of spin-offs! The idea is to take some of the core pillars behind the development of VS and to apply them to existing genres. I’m talking about accessibility, immediacy, affordability, replayability, and sparkly stuff. Tons of sparkly stuff!”
Fans are intrigued by the potential for multiple spinoffs. However, the absence of a “2” in the title indicates that Vampire Crawlers is charting a unique course, distinct from the original. Yet, there’s still hope for a true sequel.
The Future of Vampire Survivors
Galante hints at future plans, stating, “With regards to a sequel to Vampire Survivors, we’re working on something, but we’re not talking about that just yet.” It’s a subtle nod, but it suggests that Poncle has big plans for the future of Vampire Survivors. Fans eagerly await what may come next, whether that be a direct sequel or an entirely new concept.
Meanwhile, Vampire Crawlers promises to combine the humor beloved by series fans with a completely new gameplay experience. The trailer reveals a shift to first-person gameplay, enriched with dungeon-crawling elements, suggesting a fresh and thrilling adventure.
What To Expect Next
Vampire Survivors 2 might still be on the horizon, potentially years away. Until then, players can look forward to the release of Vampire Crawlers on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S, expected in 2026. Fans can also revisit our Vampire Survivors 1.0 review to relive the thrills of Poncle’s acclaimed monster-slaying game, which earned an impressive 8/10 rating.