Poncle expands with new studios and 15 new games in development

Poncle, the developer behind the hit game Vampire Survivors, is undergoing a major expansion by opening two new offices in Japan and Italy. Alongside this growth, the company is working on as many as 15 new games, including original projects and collaborations with existing intellectual properties.

Growth of Vampire Survivors

During the London Games Festival, Matteo Sapio, Poncle's chief strategy officer, confirmed that Vampire Survivors has attracted more than 27 million players. This steady rise in popularity has encouraged the studio to expand its operations and launch new projects.

New projects in development

Of the 15 new projects Poncle has in development, two are entirely new IPs. This points to a strategy aimed at broadening the company's creative horizons. In addition, there are new Survivors-style games set in other universes, highlighting the potential for diversification within the gameplay formula the studio created.

Poncle is developing these new titles both in-house and in collaboration with other studios. This marks a shift in approach, as the company opens itself up to external partnerships that could support its growth.

Pause in publishing plans

Poncle has announced that it is pausing its third-party publishing plans. According to Sapio, the publishing experience, including releases such as Kill the Brickman and Beserk or Die, was instructive. The company realized it was not able to provide the right support for these projects. Sapio noted: "Making a profit is not a priority for us right now. We are focused on building a community, and we will continue publishing in the future."

Strategic expansion into Japan and Italy

The decision to open new offices in Japan and Italy is a positive step for the studio. Sapio said there had been interest from Japanese studios, but that the preference is to work with Japanese companies and contracts. This underlines the importance of a local presence in better serving regional markets and talent.

Given these developments, Poncle's future looks set to be filled with new and exciting titles. With a strong foundation in the bullet heaven genre thanks to Vampire Survivors, there is plenty of room for growth and innovation.