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Vampire Survivors' Chaos Update might have loads of Sonic referencesSlay bats, skeletons and Werehogs
Slay bats, skeletons and Werehogs
RPS’ favourite game of 2022Vampire Survivors is getting even more content to suck me back in. Does this make it eligible for 2023’s Game Of The Year? Developer Poncle announced the new 1.3 Chaos Update is coming toVampire Survivorson all systems tomorrow, February 9th. The Chaos Update brings a new challenge stage, two relics, and more features to the bullet-hell indie, but some fans are convinced the 1.3 update is actually an homage to Sonic The Hedgehog.
[SPOILERS] Vampire Survivors - v1.3.0 Chaos Update - Feb.9th - (PC/Mac, Xbox, Mobile)Watch on YouTube
[SPOILERS] Vampire Survivors - v1.3.0 Chaos Update - Feb.9th - (PC/Mac, Xbox, Mobile)
So, where are the Sonic nods? Of course, there’s the name Chaos Update, referring to the blue speedster’s transformative Chaos Emeralds. Then there’s the Chaos Malachite, which essentially lets you go Super Sonic - just a more boney, less gold version. And finally, the Bat Country stage features colourful stage blocks reminiscent of classic 2D Sonic, and a blue sphere background with the memorable fisheye lens. I hope Sonic The Werehog makes his long-awaited return here, as well. Of course, the name Bat Country is a more obvious reference to Fear And Loathing, but Sonic is more fun.
More Vampire Survivors is always good, and it looks like we’ll be gettingmuch morein the months to come. The 1.3 Chaos Update launches tomorrow for PC, consoles, and mobile. For now, Vampire Survivors is available onSteamfor £4/€5/$5.
Also, did you know Sonic’s real name was revealed to be Olgilvie Maurice Hedgehog, in the Archie comics? I did not, until today.
