poncle has announced some major updates for Vampire Survivors.

The game is now being renamed to Vampire Survivors: First Survivaton, marking the beginning of its “Survivaton” label. This initiative brings all of the developer’s Survivors-like pr0jects under a shared label. Alongside this change, poncle also announced that a Switch 2 version of the game is in the works, along with a new version update, the “Legacy of the Bloodmoon” expansion, and more.

Check out the new trailer below along with additional details:

“Survivaton” and Vampire Survivors: First Survivaton

“Survivaton” is the name of poncle’s new lineup of Survivors-like projects. Short for “survive a ton,” the label encompasses internally developed games that build on the foundation of the studio’s flagship title, Vampire Survivors, in collaboration with selected content partners. Each project will aim to introduce major gameplay changes, content expansions, or genre twists exploring ideas substantial enough to stand as their own games.

The “Survivaton” initiative will serve as poncle’s umbrella for future survivors-like releases, and reflecting its place as the foundation of the series, Vampire Survivors will also be renamed to Vampire Survivors: First Survivaton.

To celebrate this new chapter, the game is releasing its free Patch 1.15 update on Steam today, featuring a new stage, new characters, new weapons, and new Darkanas. Patch 1.15 will be released on all other platforms a bit later, by the end of the month, due to platform-specific optimizations and differences in save slots management. On the bright side, we will also be releasing a Nintendo Switch 2 version, with better performance and mouse support!

Players looking for more information on the series can visit poncleup.com.

Vampire Survivors Expansion Pack “Legacy of the Bloodmoon”

Off the heels of its name change, Vampire Survivors: First Survivaton will also be getting a long-awaited expansion pack, “Legacy of the Bloodmoon.” The “evil twin” to the game’s first-ever expansion pack “Legacy of the Moonspell” and expected this summer across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms, “Legacy of the Bloodmoon” will include a substantial 10 new characters, more than 16 weapons and evolutions, a new XL stage, and eight new music tracks. As part of this release, poncle will expand “Legacy of the Moonspell” with additional content and permanently reduce its price, ensuring both it and Legacy of the Bloodmoon deliver a similarly substantial experience.

poncle Japan

To further support its growing global ambitions, poncle is establishing poncle Japan, a dedicated Japanese subsidiary focused on deepening the studio’s presence in one of the world’s most important gaming markets.

Headed by Sawaki Takeyasu, poncle Japan will oversee local development initiatives and strategic partnerships across the region. The team will serve as a bridge between poncle’s global operations and Japanese players, creators, and industry partners, ensuring the studio’s games and initiatives resonate with local audiences while helping identify new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

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