Check out our Monthly Survey Page to see what our users are running.
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.

Vampire Survivors dev poncle outlines 2023 plans

By -

Vampire Survivors, probably the most popular game on Steam Deck that keeps being top of the most played list, is set for a busy 2023.

In an overview post on Steam, the developer goes on talk about why the big game engine port upgrade didn't happen last year. Part of that was due to the mobile release, with many full clones appearing "with stolen code, assets, data, progression" that forced their hand. They also struggled to find a partner for the release who liked their non-predatory monetization model for it.

YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show   Direct Link

One point they mentioned about the new upcoming game engine port, is that they need to develop a little launcher to let you pick what version to load with what options. Steam Deck was mentioned here as a potential challenge, as they naturally want to keep it working nicely. They previously mentioned this is where a proper new Native Linux port will happen too (it has one now although not advertised and not fully supported).

Side-note: if they just want a way to switch between the old and new, Steam has a built-in launch option feature for that.

Work continues on the port though, with plenty of things still needed to be done in the new version, and support for the existing game built on JavaScript will continue. Eventually they will fully move everything and everyone to the new version though. One of their big problems seems to be physics, where it behaved very differently so they had to start over on some parts of it.

They also plan to make more content DLC, given how the first had such a great reception and they're also working on things not related to Vampire Survivors now too.

Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
15 Likes
About the author -
author picture
I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
2 comments

TheSHEEEP Jan 9, 2023
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
This is probably the first time I have seen or heard the word "poncle".
Purple Library Guy Jan 9, 2023
Quoting: TheSHEEEPThis is probably the first time I have seen or heard the word "poncle".
Well, certainly when I do a search, this guy is about all that comes up.
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.