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Vampire Crawlers Demo Launches on Steam and Xbox

The spin-off’s full release is slated for 2026 as a day-one Xbox Game Pass title.

Overview

  • A free demo is live now on Steam Next Fest and the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a download of just over 1GB on Xbox and PC.
  • The game reimagines Vampire Survivors as a turn-based, card-driven first-person dungeon crawler with an optional Play All button for rapid turns.
  • The demo includes two dungeons, six unlockable characters, short 10–15 minute runs, and permanent upgrades earned between attempts.
  • Poncle is asking players to submit "Let's Break Vampire Crawlers" clips via the community Discord to highlight bugs and extreme combos found in the demo.
  • Early impressions from multiple outlets praise the fast, addictive loop, and the full game is planned for a 2026 multi-platform launch with day-one Xbox Game Pass access.