Vampire Survivors gets another free (darker) update because there wasn’t already enough to do

Vampire Survivors gets another free (darker) update because there wasn't already enough to do

What you need to know

  • Vampire Survivors took over 2022 with its simple yet addictive gameplay, and it has just kept getting bigger ever since.
  • Poncle has dropped another surprise content update for Vampire Survivors, the ‘Darkasso Update.’
  • This release includes a new Stage, new character skins, new Darkanas that provide interesting twists during sessions, and more secrets.
  • There are also 9 new achievements for players to earn, and all of this is available starting today.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of games come and go. But rarely have I encountered one that has managed to captivate me as thoroughly as Vampire Survivors did last year. And now, with the latest Darkasso Update, it seems 2024 is shaping up to be another year under its spell.


As an analyst, I can confidently say that Vampire Survivors was undeniably among my top-played games in 2022, and it continued to captivate me throughout the beginning of 2023 with countless hours of engaging gameplay due to Poncle’s unwavering support. Given its latest free content update in 2024, I suspect the trend will persist. Vampire Survivors has just received another update, offering more gameplay, additional achievements, and new secrets to discover – but this time, things have taken a slightly darker turn.

Today, the Darkasso Update is being released for all Survivors on Xbox, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms. A chilling trailer has been unveiled to give a sneak peek of its new features. Notably, this update will also be incorporated in the long-awaited PlayStation release of Vampire Survivors, set for August 29, 2024. So, let’s delve into what’s new with this update:

A darker update with fresh secrets to discover

Vampire Survivors gets another free (darker) update because there wasn't already enough to do

As an observer, I’m excitedly reporting about the latest Darkasso Update for Vampire Survivors, specifically version 1.11.1. This update introduces a thrilling new stage: Room 1665, a gruesome multi-story tower that resembles a hellish dimension. This tower was once home to countless meat and vengeful souls who met their end on the Bone Floor. To survive, players must ascend each floor, battling through wave after wave of enemies.

In Room 1665, players can expect some fresh tactics with The Darkasso Update introducing a darker version of Arcanas called Darkanas. This update offers five new Darkanas to discover, one of which transforms your lost health into powerful projectiles, providing an exciting new strategy compared to traditional Arcanas and significantly altering the gameplay dynamics.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Vampire Survivors update without new achievements, to unlock, and the Darkasso Update includes nine in total, focused on the new Stage, the Darkanas, and an unnamed secret that players will have to discover on their own (including the existence of a new cheat code). The Vampire Survivors Darkasso Update is available now, and makes one of the best Xbox games that much more addictive.

As a thrilled fan, I’m excited to share that Vampire Survivors, the game we all love, is officially coming to PlayStation consoles on August 29, 2024! This means gamers across almost every modern gaming platform can now experience the fun together. Currently, the cross-platform progression feature is in a limited beta phase on mobile devices and Steam, but we’re hoping that cross-save will be extended to all versions of Vampire Survivors soon. Additionally, the developers at Poncle are working diligently on online co-op, so one day, Survivors like us can team up to conquer everything except those pesky vampires!

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2024-08-16 20:17