The world of Vampire Survivors is set for another adventure as the next DLC, titled Tides of the Foscari, takes gamers back to school. As the name suggests, the expansion is set inside a magical academy and will introduce fresh characters, weapons, and animations, along with a new stage to explore. The game has been making waves, receiving critical acclaim and accolades such as the Best Game award at the recent BAFTA video game awards. The game has received positive feedback from players, with almost 180,000 5-star reviews, and the developers are committed to delivering a seamless gaming experience by offering new content and mechanics on the existing game, avoiding the need for a sequel.
What Does the Expansion Offer?
The Tides of the Foscari DLC offers eight new characters to choose from, along with 13 new weapons to wreak havoc in the game’s zombie-laden landscape. But, what has gamers most excited is the promise of new character animations for two of the selectable heroes.
Developer Poncle stated, “After countless updates, millions of players, and almost 180,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews, TWO(!) of Vampire Survivors heroes can finally do more than strut from side to side. Don’t say we never treat you.” The studio is known for listening to its players’ feedback, refining the game’s features and balance with every update.
The New Game Setting: A Magical Academy
In this latest expansion, the characters of Vampire Survivors enter a new magical setting: an academy where they have to fight off zombies and other monsters. While fans of the game will be familiar with the zombie apocalypse landscape, this academic setting brings a fresh twist to the gameplay.
Tides of the Foscari Release Date
The expansion is set to launch on April 13, 2023, for key gaming platforms such as PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and mobile devices. Players will be able to dive into the new game world and explore new challenges to test their survival skills.
Award for Best Game
Vampire Survivors was crowned Best Game at the BAFTA video game awards ceremony held in London in March 2023. The game fought off tough competition from other popular titles such as Stray, Elden Ring, and Cult of the Lamb to win the prestigious award. The game’s unique mechanics and innovative gameplay, coupled with the tireless effort of the developers in rolling out new features and refining the game’s balance, have all contributed to the win.
Best Game Design
In addition to winning the Best Game award, Vampire Survivors also won the award for Best Game Design. This is yet another indication of the creativity and skill of the game developers in designing an immersive and engaging experience for players of all levels. The award is a testament to the game’s mantra of continuously offering new content and game mechanics to players, while maintaining the game’s core elements that make it so enjoyable.
No Sequel — A Refreshing Approach
“With the way Vampire Survivors is designed, we can deliver both new content and new game mechanics on the existing game, so why make a sequel?” says Galante, one of the developers. As a game that has been successful on so many levels, the studio does not feel the need to create a spiritual successor or a sequel. Instead, they intend to keep delivering new content that enhances the existing game world, satisfying their dedicated player base.
The Final Word
Tides of the Foscari looks set to be a fantastic addition to the world of Vampire Survivors, offering new characters, weapons, animations, and a fresh gaming setting. Fans of the game that have been eagerly waiting for new content since the launch of the Legacy of the Moonspell expansion in December 2022 have not been disappointed with the offerings of the Tides of the Foscari DLC. The game developers have shown their commitment to refining and improving the game mechanics and balance in response to players’ feedback, winning numerous accolades as a result.
