Vampire Survivors Unveils Switch 2 Release and Exciting DLC

WHO:

Nintendo Everything - Poncle is the developer of Vampire Survivors.

Nintendo Life - Poncle is also establishing Poncle Japan, which will be headed by Sawaki Takeyasu.

WHAT:

Nintendo Everything - A new Nintendo Switch 2 version of Vampire Survivors is in development.

Nintendo Everything - The Nintendo Switch 2 version will have better performance and optional mouse support.

Nintendo Life - The next expansion, Legacy of the Bloodmoon, will include 10 new characters, more than 16 weapons and evolutions, a new XL stage, and 8 new music tracks.

Nintendo Life - Vampire Survivors is being renamed to Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton.

Nintendo Life - The Legacy of the Bloodmoon will expand the Legacy of the Moonspell and will have a permanent price reduction.

WHERE:

Nintendo Life - The Legacy of the Bloodmoon will be available across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms.

WHEN:

Nintendo Life - The Legacy of the Bloodmoon is expected to arrive this summer.

WHY:

Nintendo Life - The changes and expansions are part of Poncle's initiative to introduce major gameplay changes and content expansions under the Survivaton label.

HOW:

Nintendo Everything - The game allows players to gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor.

Nintendo Life - The Survivaton initiative will encompass internally developed games that build on the foundation of Vampire Survivors in collaboration with selected content partners.

(UPDATED June 7, 2026 13:19 UTC)

Poncle, the developer behind Vampire Survivors, is launching a new Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game that promises better performance and optional mouse support, while also establishing Poncle Japan, led by Sawaki Takeyasu. The upcoming expansion, Legacy of the Bloodmoon, will introduce ten new characters, over sixteen weapons and evolutions, a new XL stage, and eight new music tracks, and it is expected to be available across multiple platforms this summer. Additionally, Vampire Survivors will be rebranded as Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton, as part of Poncle's initiative to enhance gameplay and content through the Survivaton label.