Many fans of both indie and roguelike games will be happy to learn that Vampire Survivors is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. There were several surprise announcements at the latest Nintendo Direct event, and this is one of the biggest yet.
After rumors of a Nintendo Direct presentation started circling the internet, Nintendo's confirmation of the event caused both fans and leakers to share their Nintendo Direct predictions. With a variety of surprise announcements, many Nintendo fans have a great amount of future titles to look forward to, but one particular title has been on many Switch players' wish lists for a while. Vampire Survivors was one of the biggest indie games of last year. Released at the tail-end of 2021, the game's retro-arcade art style and challenging gameplay made it an instant hit among fans of the roguelike genre, and it quickly took 2022 by storm. For the Switch fans who have been eager for a great roguelike experience, the wait for Vampire Survivors to come to the console won't be much longer.
Excited gamers will be able to enjoy Vampire Survivors in just a couple of months when the game launches August 17 for the Nintendo Switch. Not only will Switch owners finally get to experience one of the biggest hits of last year, but there are a variety of other features for players to look forward to.
One of the most exciting parts of the announcement is the reveal that the game will feature four-player couch co-op, so Nintendo Switch owners will not only get to play Vampire Survivors for themselves, but will get to experience it with friends as well. Players will also get to enjoy the various Vampire Survivors expansions and updates that have been added since the game's initial release.
A game like Vampire Survivors is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch, so it's great that it's finally coming to a console where it will feel right at home. Many Nintendo Switch players have been hoping that this game would get a Switch port, and that patience is finally paying off for those fans. The game was an incredible success, climbing to the top of the charts on Steam last year, and it is sure to get even more of a popularity boost with its impending arrival in August. With some players already hoping for a Vampire Survivors sequel, many Switch players will likely join in on that bandwagon soon enough.
Vampire Survivors is available now for Android, iOS, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S and releases August 17 for Nintendo Switch.