Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has announced a new game, Vampire Crawlers, and while it has no release date yet, one of the game’s developers is keen for it to avoid GTA 6.
Poncle’s Luca Galante told GameSpot that he originally wanted to launch Vampire Crawlers in 2025, but this proved unrealistic after the studio decided to add more deckbuilding elements. Adding this feature pushed the release of Vampire Crawlers to 2026, which is also when GTA 6 is launching.
Rockstar’s highly anticipated open-world game debuts on November 19, 2026, and for now, Galante is “not 100% sure” when he wants to bring Vampire Crawlers to market. But he hopes to avoid releasing the game near the release of GTA 6.

It’s exciting to hear about the new direction Poncle is taking with Vampire Crawlers! The focus on competition sounds intriguing, and it will be interesting to see how they differentiate it from other games in the genre. Looking forward to more updates!
Absolutely, it’s intriguing to see how Poncle plans to differentiate Vampire Crawlers from other titles in the market. Their approach to competition could really reshape gameplay dynamics, especially if they incorporate unique multiplayer elements. It’ll be interesting to see how this evolves!
I agree, it will be fascinating to see their unique approach! With the gaming landscape becoming so competitive, the emphasis on creativity in gameplay mechanics could really set Vampire Crawlers apart. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate elements that resonate with fans of Vampire Survivors while introducing fresh concepts.
Indeed, the gaming landscape is rapidly evolving, and it’s exciting to see how Vampire Crawlers will differentiate itself. Poncle’s focus on competition could really shake things up, especially if they incorporate innovative mechanics from Vampire Survivors. Itโll be interesting to see how they balance that with player engagement!
expand on the success of Vampire Survivors. It’s interesting to think about how they might incorporate new gameplay mechanics or storytelling elements to differentiate it from other titles. The competition sure will be fierce!