Vampire Survivors Gets Huge Castlevania Crossover DLC, Arrives Halloween on PS5, PS4

Ode to Castlevania

by Stephen Tailby 1pm

Developer Poncle has announced the latest DLC for its smash hit passive action game, Vampire Survivors. It sees the team joining forces with Konami once again, and this time, it's crossing paths with Castlevania.

The add-on, named Ode to Castlevania, looks enormous; it includes over 20 playable characters, more than 40 new weapons, 30+ new music tracks (including original tracks and music from Castlevania), and the biggest ever stage to hit the game. You'll be able to play as all your favourite Castlevania characters, wielding various weapons and relics from the series, while exploring Dracula's Castle — though, apparently, there are still no vampires.

It launches on 31st October 2024 on PS5, PS4, and everything else for just $3.99/€3.99/£2.99.

Will you be playing Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania? Whip out your thoughts in the comments section below.

Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he's developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He's also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.

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Overmind
1:05pm

Noooooooo....

I finished it last night. Everything, unlockables, bestiary, secrets and adventures. I told myself that I had enough. Why are they doing this to me...

I thought the Dead Cells crossover was great, but this is perfect.

@Overmind I feel ya buddy, that just-one more feeling is insane, but it's cathartic when you break free.

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AfroMario
1:15pm

Oh it's lookin' super spooky! Can't wait to give it a sh-sh-sh-shot!

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naruball
1:21pm

@Overmind dear God. That's what I call dedication! I've been playing it ever since it came out and I'm nowhere near close to getting everything, though I've been busy so according to the ps app, I've played for about 60hrs so far.

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dardel
1:23pm

Finished the platinum for the main game and got many trophies for one DLC, this one looks good but I got a bit tired at the end. In addition, there is a big lag on the end-game (and specially on endless mode) while playing on the PS4. I will get the DLC later, with the other DLCs I am missing.

Unfortunately I don’t think the ones with licenses get trophy support.

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LikelySatan
1:36pm

Of course I'm playing this! VS is brilliant.

Screw it, LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO

This is a perfect reason to go back. I got the platinum a while back, but I'm still missing some secrets and characters. Me and my partner have been full into "Dragon Age Halloween" mood, though, so it has some competition on that day...

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Jrs1
1:46pm

Oh no here we go again, of course ill buy it 🤣

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Overmind
1:48pm

@naruball

Playstation timer says 110 hours. If you aim for specific combinations of unlockables you can do a bunch of them at the same time.

12
czDante92
1:55pm

Yeah, I think I'm skipping this one. VS already got way too much content for the type of game it is.
I'm sure they worked hard on the DLC and it will be good, but it ultimately is the same old simple gameplay formula.

Just did all the trophies for 70 hours of this monster.

I'm not ready to go back yet.... yet...

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Jayslow
2:19pm

Lol not sure how much more Castlevania is left for Vampire Survivors to copy, but I'm here for it!

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Kraven
2:20pm

The whole game prior to DLC is an ode to Castlevania. Jest aside (although true), this looks absolutely wild. I’ll definitely be picking it up. This game might be the definition of “best bang for your buck”. The amount of content they have, and for such a low price, is insane.

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naruball
2:24pm

@Overmind Yeah, I thought so. I just wanted to take my sweet time with it, never look up anything and be surprised every time I got something right by accident.

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lechugajr
2:34pm

Heck yeah! Just looked at the tile the other day wondering when they'd give the excuse to pick it back up!

We are eating good in the Castlevania universe lately! Playing the Dominus collection right now which is amazing. Castlevania Nocturne season 2 is coming to Netflix soon. And now this! Hopefully we can get a new original Castlevania game soon but I am so excited for this series right now. Lets go!!!

Nah I'm done with VS. Was pleased to pop the platinum because it started to drag. Get bible, evolve bible, win.

COD here is a weapon skin €18 here is a seasonpasses for Diablo here €30. Yeah I gladly support this one instead.

The game's characters, weapons and enemies are such a blatant ripoff of Castlevania already, they may as well make it official by making a deal with Konami.

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Ralizah
52m ago

Konami has been making a lot of smart decisions lately. The excellent Contra/Castlevania collections, Suikoden collection next year, getting WayForward to do the last Contra game, the Vampire Survivors collabs, and actually hiring a competent Western dev to work on their Silent Hill series. There's also the MGS collection, and the possibility we'll get a second one that'll save MGS4 from its PS3 prison soon.

First time in... what, a decade?... that the name Konami doesn't generate negative feelings for me. It's nice.