Xbox Game Pass Users Fear New Day One Game Is Too Addictive
▼ Summary
– Xbox Game Pass added “Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors” as a day-one game on April 21 for Xbox Series X, PC, and other platforms.
– Subscribers on the Xbox Game Pass Reddit page are calling the game “insanely addictive,” with comments comparing it to a slot machine.
– The game is a spin-off of the 2022 hit “Vampire Survivors” and was developed by the same studio, Poncle.
– The game has a near-perfect user score on the Microsoft Store, despite Xbox Game Pass games typically scoring lower due to a lower barrier of entry.
– The game is available via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, but its duration on the service is undisclosed, and subscribers can buy it for $8 with a 20% discount.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are raising alarms about a new day one release that many describe as dangerously addictive. The game, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors, launched across Xbox Series X, PC, and other platforms on April 21. It immediately became available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, drawing players into its loop almost instantly.
The title is a spin-off of the 2022 indie phenomenon Vampire Survivors, developed by the same studio, Poncle. That earlier game is widely regarded as one of the most habit-forming releases of the decade, keeping players hooked for hundreds of hours. So, when subscribers saw the new addition, many feared the worst. Those fears were quickly confirmed.
On the Xbox Game Pass Reddit page, a top post this week heaps praise on the game, calling it “insanely addictive.” The top comment echoes the sentiment: “Exactly what I was scared of.” Another user points out the developer’s knack for creating experiences that feel like slot machines. “This dev team knows how to make games that feel like slot machines,” the comment reads.
Other subscribers are sharing their own experiences. One says, “Yeah, I’m enjoying it way more than Vampire Survivors. It’s a perfect blend.” Another adds, “I’ve been playing all day, addictive as hell.” The reception is backed by a near-perfect score on the Microsoft Store, where the game is priced at $10. This is particularly striking because Xbox Game Pass games often receive lower user scores due to the lowered barrier of entry. That hasn’t been the case here, making it one of the highest-scoring Xbox Game Pass titles on the store in 2026.
How long Vampire Crawlers will remain in the Game Pass library is unclear. As with most day one additions, Microsoft has not disclosed an end date. However, subscribers can purchase the game outright with an exclusive 20% discount, bringing the price down to $8.
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(Source: ComicBook.com)
