Vampire Survivors Update Adding New Inverse Game Mode

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Vampire Survivors version 1.0 release is fast approaching, with fans being teased by a new mind-binding Inverse game mode. As part of a content advent calendar that has been offering snippets of what to expect since October 7, Vampire Survivors developer has revealed that players will soon be able to experience more challenging content.

The roguelite bullet hell took the gaming world by storm in 2022, releasing to little fanfare during December last year but spreading like wildfire fire in the months after. Initially purchasable for only $2.99, the early access indie title was an overwhelming success, aided by a consistent schedule, which saw content updates every few weeks, bringing new achievements, collectibles, game modes, and playable characters at an impressive pace. Vampire Survivors had a version 1.0 release announced late last month, and the developer has been leaking information about it ever since.

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For the eighth day of teases, it has been revealed that a new relic called Gracia's Mirror will be introduced. Once retrieved, players will unlock Inverse mode, which will turn levels upside down, delighting players that revel in breaking Vampire Survivors. Further information provided details that as well as this disorientation, the game mode will increase both gold acquisition and enemy health by 200%.

As if the daunting health buffs were not nightmarish enough, the strength of enemies will build over time, a familiar mechanic to Vampire Survivors veterans. To offset this difficulty spike, merchants will come with more options for players, including «additional Skips, Banishes, Rerolls, and an extra Arcana.» For anyone who finds the inversion too much to bear, but