PlayStation Update: Vampire Survivors Arrives on Sony's Console

Poncle, the UK-based developer behind the hit roguelike, Vampire Survivors, has offered a progress update on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions. Following May's release of the game's latest expansion and update, Poncle clarified the PlayStation port's timeline.

Initially announced in April for a Summer 2024 release, Vampire Survivors—a critically acclaimed top-down shooter released in December 2021—is experiencing some delays in its PS4 and PS5 rollout. While a precise release date remains unannounced, Poncle assures fans it will be shared as soon as possible. The delay is attributed to the studio's unfamiliarity with PlayStation's submission process and ongoing work on the Trophy system, aiming for a polished achievement experience similar to the game's over 200 Steam achievements.

PlayStation Release Window:

• Summer 2024

Poncle's transparency has been well-received, with many expressing excitement for the upcoming release and the prospect of earning a Platinum Trophy. This prestigious award, granted for completing all achievements, is a testament to mastering a challenging PlayStation game.

The recent Operation Guns DLC (May 9th), a Contra-themed expansion, introduced new biomes, 11 characters, 22 automatic weapons, and classic Contra music. A subsequent hotfix (1.10.105, May 16th) addressed bugs in both the base game and the new DLC.