Poncle, the developer behind the indie breakout Vampire Survivors, has confirmed a native Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is in active development.
The announcement follows the title’s established presence on PC and the original Nintendo Switch via the eShop and makes clear that the new build will be optimized specifically for Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
Vampire Survivors first gained attention as a compact, roguelike bullet-hell experience that combines simple controls with deep item and progression systems.
The game supports 1–4 player local couch co-op and has been distributed on platforms including Steam and the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Recent updates from Poncle — including a notable 1.15 patch and the Legacy of the Bloodmoon content — have continued to expand the game’s content and longevity.
In developer comments, Poncle said the Switch 2 version will run with improved performance compared to the original Switch release and will include optional mouse support.
In journalistic terms: Poncle confirmed the dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 build is being tuned for better frame rates and responsiveness on the new hardware, and the team is planning to offer mouse input as an optional control method.
The game remains playable on Nintendo Switch 2 through backwards compatibility with existing Switch software, but Poncle’s announcement emphasizes that the native port aims to leverage the Switch 2’s enhanced hardware.
Poncle has steadily updated Vampire Survivors with balance patches and new content; the recent 1.15 update and the Legacy of the Bloodmoon release were cited as part of the game’s ongoing post-launch support.
For players unfamiliar with the core loop: Vampire Survivors tasks you with surviving ever-growing waves of monsters while collecting gold to buy permanent upgrades between runs.
The title is frequently described as a “bullet-hell rogue-lite” for its fast-paced, escalating encounters and emergent build variety.
Poncle has not provided a release window or specific performance targets for the Switch 2 build.
Until an official release date is announced, the current Switch version and Steam builds remain the supported ways to play.
Fans can follow Poncle’s channels and Nintendo Direct updates for formal release details and eShop listings once the Switch 2 port is finalized.
The announcement follows the title’s established presence on PC and the original Nintendo Switch via the eShop and makes clear that the new build will be optimized specifically for Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
Vampire Survivors first gained attention as a compact, roguelike bullet-hell experience that combines simple controls with deep item and progression systems.
The game supports 1–4 player local couch co-op and has been distributed on platforms including Steam and the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Recent updates from Poncle — including a notable 1.15 patch and the Legacy of the Bloodmoon content — have continued to expand the game’s content and longevity.
In developer comments, Poncle said the Switch 2 version will run with improved performance compared to the original Switch release and will include optional mouse support.
In journalistic terms: Poncle confirmed the dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 build is being tuned for better frame rates and responsiveness on the new hardware, and the team is planning to offer mouse input as an optional control method.
The game remains playable on Nintendo Switch 2 through backwards compatibility with existing Switch software, but Poncle’s announcement emphasizes that the native port aims to leverage the Switch 2’s enhanced hardware.
Poncle has steadily updated Vampire Survivors with balance patches and new content; the recent 1.15 update and the Legacy of the Bloodmoon release were cited as part of the game’s ongoing post-launch support.
For players unfamiliar with the core loop: Vampire Survivors tasks you with surviving ever-growing waves of monsters while collecting gold to buy permanent upgrades between runs.
The title is frequently described as a “bullet-hell rogue-lite” for its fast-paced, escalating encounters and emergent build variety.
Poncle has not provided a release window or specific performance targets for the Switch 2 build.
Until an official release date is announced, the current Switch version and Steam builds remain the supported ways to play.
Fans can follow Poncle’s channels and Nintendo Direct updates for formal release details and eShop listings once the Switch 2 port is finalized.