Vampire Clans Release Date

10 Jun 2026Developer post

Devlog #20

Hi Vampires! In the demo, the game's combat is difficult and somewhat confusing, so we've decided to refine the combat mechanics. We're working on improving combat so that it's more skill-based. The screenshots below don't represent the finished system, but rather the direction w

Hi Vampires!
In the demo, the game's combat is difficult and somewhat confusing, so we've decided to refine the combat mechanics.

We're working on improving combat so that it's more skill-based. The screenshots below don't represent the finished system, but rather the direction we're heading.

Combat

Currently, the vampire can fight with both a sword and a crossbow. Switching to sword combat allowed us to significantly improve the animations and hitboxes, which are now checked along the sword's actual path (for both the player and NPCs).

Crossbow combat is our vampire's primary skill. Sword attacks allow you to drain blood from enemies, and every skill (including Blood Crossbow shots) consumes blood. Improved automatic targeting eliminates the difficulty of hitting enemies; now the vampire uses skills towards the enemy closest to the cursor.

Both basic attacks and vampire abilities can throw an enemy off balance, giving them a moment of respite or a chance to use a more powerful ability (and later a finisher). Below the enemy's health bar is a yellow bar (placeholder), which, when filled with attacks, stuns the enemy.

Enemies

Combat issues also stemmed from enemy behavior. We've improved their animations, attacks, and movement system to allow for more distributed and dynamic combat.

Damage feedback has also been changed, physics have been greatly improved, and enemy deaths are more "heavy."

Enemy attacks are slower and divided into phases. During the preparation phase (swing), the opponent's weapon illuminates to signal danger.

Enemies now move more deliberately. They're spread out in a way that makes it harder for players to escape, even with a dash.

Even when chasing the player, enemies do so in a more thoughtful way, they can surround the player and run with him, eliminating situations in which running away would cause enemies to be clustered in one place.

Enemies no longer attack all at once; they communicate with each other, so the player is constantly being attacked by another enemy. If an enemy is weakened by the player (e.g., stunned), they move to a more distant position, allowing someone else to engage in melee combat while they use ranged abilities. This constantly changes the battlefield and forces the player to use different tactics.

If you have any suggestions, feel free to share them with us in the comments or on our Discord.

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02 Mar 2026Developer post

Devlog #19

Hi Vampires! Based on survey results from the game demo, we conducted several A/B tests to improve in-game movement. Here are the results. Movement & Destructibles Almost every obstacle now is destructible. We have removed the dark rocks in the movement zone and replaced them

29 Dec 2025Developer post

Devlog #18

Hello Vampires! We are currently working on expanding the game world and bringing it to life. Areas from the demo have also been reworked to be more immersive. We have added many types of enemies with different mechanics to diversify the combat. Also, during the fights and explor

13 Oct 2025Developer post

Vampire Clans Demo Update

Greetings, Vampires! Thank you for the numerous surveys you sent us after playing the Vampire Clans Demo. Based on your feedback, we've created a list of improvements that will enhance your gameplay experience. Some of them are ready and available to play now! Combat We polished

Greetings, Vampires!

Thank you for the numerous surveys you sent us after playing the Vampire Clans Demo. Based on your feedback, we've created a list of improvements that will enhance your gameplay experience. Some of them are ready and available to play now!

Combat

We polished combat; now basic attacks have more range and are faster. Their sounds are better synced, and animations are way smoother than before. We also improved skills animations, reducing casting time.
Armor is no longer overcomplicated, so your attack won't do zero damage while attacking a stronger enemy. Now armor works as additional rechargeable HP, which can absorb damage up to the Defense stat value.

Stealth

We added a visible stealth mode. When the enemies are nearby and your Vampire is undetected, it will crouch, reducing movement noise (but also reducing its movement speed). Stealth kills are generating less noise than before, so it is easier now to silently take down enemy groups.

Also, the stealth kill/feed animation is repaired, and there is no remote killing anymore.

We saw several gameplay examples where it wasn't clear that to stealth-kill the enemy, you need to point your cursor at it and then press [ F ]. Now your Vampire will detect enemies and other possible interactions on its own; all you have to do is get close enough.

An additional stealth improvement is the ability to check an enemy's detection area from a distance by simply hovering the mouse cursor over it.

Interactions

As we mentioned in the Stealth section, the Vampire will detect possible interaction on its own when it's nearby. You can make a priority by moving the mouse cursor near an interactable object or an enemy.
When you hover over a distant enemy, you will see its name, HP bar, armor bar, and detection area (human only).

Camera

As many of you asked in surveys, we widened the camera rotation angles, so you can now look almost straight forward.
Because of this, we had to hide the enemy's nameplates by default; they are now shown when hovering over the enemy or when the enemy has less than full HP.

Movement

There was a problem with the Vampire getting stuck on obstacles; now it can detect them more reliably and avoid them. Also, we added new movement animations (work in progress), and we increased Vampire's basic movement speed.

Settings

There is an unlocked Controls Tab in the Settings panel so that you can adjust your key bindings now. You can also change the camera rotation sensitivity in the Gameplay Tab.

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19 Sep 2025Developer post

Vampire Clans Demo is live now!

Greetings, Vampires! We're thrilled to announce that the Vampire Clans Demo is live now! Prepare for a dark hunt and join the fight for power and influence, crushing your enemies with your supernatural powers. Create your own Vampire Lord and develop abilities, get equipment, and

30 Jul 2025Developer post

Devlog #17

Hello Vampires! There are very few mechanics left to finish. We are currently working on an introductory level to the story that includes tutorial elements, and we are finishing work on blood management, which will be introduced in the next devlog. Equipping items We've expanded

19 Apr 2025Developer post

Devlog #16

Hello Vampires! Most of the mechanics are behind us; we are currently polishing and adding content to the world. This month, we focus on implementing two character classes, including their skills. We are also working on the final UI, some of which can already be seen in the GIFs.

05 Feb 2025Developer post

Devlog #15

Hello Vampires! In the last devlog, we announced planned changes in the game mechanics based on your surveys. Since then, we have managed to implement most of them. World The world is open; the player is limited only by the enemies in a given area, but they are not artificially s

Hello Vampires!

In the last devlog, we announced planned changes in the game mechanics based on your surveys. Since then, we have managed to implement most of them.

World

The world is open; the player is limited only by the enemies in a given area, but they are not artificially strengthened when the player's level is too low. The enemies' power increases with the player's actions. When the player kills people in an area, the area is fortified, bringing in more substantial defenders. After a few such strengthenings, vampire hunters appear in the area, who roam the area in search of vampires.

Movement

The controls are now WASD-based, and the player can freely rotate the camera and zoom in and out. The controls in Chronostasis remain unchanged. We are still working on improving the animations.
We added a dash ability, which allows us to dodge incoming attacks; when the player dodges the attack at the perfect moment, a speed buff is applied.

Combat

We've made some huge changes to the combat system. Chronostasis is now a powerful secondary mode, but fighting without it will still be possible and satisfying.
We've changed the basic attack. Now, attacking doesn't block the character; instead, the movement of the controlled vampire slows down, but it can still be controlled while attacking. Some other skills can also be used while the character is moving.

Aiming some skills, mainly projectiles (e.g., Blood Ball), ends when the skill starts flying toward the enemy (previously, the possibility of aiming ended when the casting started).

We implemented more complex statistics to balance the fights better. There are different damage types, defenses, and resistances. Enemies are more vulnerable to some damage types than others; for example, heavily armored vampire hunters will block much physical damage but will be susceptible to mind control. The player can now prepare the vampires' team for different journeys based on the enemies in the given area.

Also, there is more damage feedback, including new sounds, physics, blood, VFX, and animations.

Stealth

Aggressive enemies have dynamic detection cones. When the vampire is in the detection range, the cone fills. If the fill field reaches the vampire, detection is finished, and the enemies start fighting. The detection speed depends on the enemy's statistics (better-trained enemies such as Gendarmes detect faster), the vampire's current behavior (destroying things and using skills attracts more attention), and the crimes that vampires have committed before in the given area.

Story

We deleted unnecessary story parts from the game to allow the player to make his own story. There will be no more walking with NPCs or too-long dialogues. We deleted the mechanics' limitations based on the story's progress. There will be hints in the Castle instead of the quests, and quests in the World won't be mandatory. You will be able to choose which quest you are willing to accomplish.
The dialogues are no longer linear. The player can now choose the answers and thus influence the game world.

If you have any questions or ideas, please let us know in the comments or on our Discord Channel.

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18 Nov 2024Developer post

The Playtest is over - conclusions

Hello Vampires! Thank you for taking part in the Vampire Clans Playtest. The numerous surveys we received allowed us to make decisions regarding the game's further development. World In Playtest, the world was very limited; it came down to a tutorial that told the player what to

Hello Vampires! Thank you for taking part in the Vampire Clans Playtest.

The numerous surveys we received allowed us to make decisions regarding the game's further development.

World

In Playtest, the world was very limited; it came down to a tutorial that told the player what to do. Now, we are preparing an open world where each vampire lord can do whatever they want. The player will be able to explore the world on their own or with the help of quests from other vampires and influential characters.

The world will react to the player's actions; each location will have awareness system that enhances vampire threat level. Suppose the player is constantly killing people in an area. In that case, it will be reinforced with additional patrols of Gendarmes and Vampire Hunters, civilians will hide in their houses, and the atmosphere will become darker and darker, new encouters will be bloodier and more difficult.

Movement

Many of you wanted to enable camera rotation and let the player zoom in, so we did that. We will also enable keyboard controls, limiting the need for point-and-click to Chronostasis mode.
We also plan to develop movement animations to make them more smooth.

Combat

The feedback on combat was mixed, with many surveys indicating that Chronostasis mode was difficult to use but overpowered once learned. We will make it easier to use and limit its capabilities so that it is not too powerful.

We will make combat without Chronostasis more dynamic; we aim to implement more audiovisual feedback, introduce the ability to dodge attacks and make enemy attack animations more predictable.
The combat in Playtest was sometimes difficult (especially with Gendarmes), but combat in Vampire Clans is intended to be challenging. Some areas of the world will be filled with formidable enemies, so you can return to them after upgrading your equipment and vampires' abilities.

The death of one vampire during combat will not interrupt the game; other vampires will be able to resurrect him after the combat is over. When all vampires die during expeditions, they can respawn at the base or a previously activated cemetery.

We will also refine the boss fights so that each is unique and presents some different mechanics.

Stealth

The stealth mode in Playtest was in the early stages of development. Enemies detect the player only after a moment, which is not represented graphically and is confusing. We will develop the stealth mode to make the player more aware of what is happening with a precise cone of detection consisting of different levels of detection. Enemies will react to bodies and pools of blood, and the player's role will be to hide bodies and avoid bloodshed, perform bloodless kills, and distract enemies.

Story

We will limit the story and unnecessary dialogues but allow players to choose their answers. Each quest will be available to complete in the player's own way, avoiding limiting the player with the story and tasks.

Base Building

Base building was limited by tasks in Playtest. In the full game, players can do whatever they want in the base, including destroying rooms and speeding up time. The player can leave the base every night, so in practice, they can do it whenever they want. Day in the base will still exist, but it can be sped up/skipped.

Customization

We will do our best to make character customization as advanced as possible. The main vampire, the clan leader, will not be predefined.

If you have any questions or ideas, please let us know in the comments or on our Discord Channel.

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07 Nov 2024Developer post

Vampire Clans Playtests Are Open! Kickstarter Launched!

Greetings, Vampires! We’re beyond excited to announce that Vampire Clans playtests are now live! Everyone who signed up on Steam now has direct access to enter the dark, immersive world of Vampire Clans. Step into the role of a powerful clan leader, explore the depths of our supe

14 Aug 2024Developer post

Vampire Clans Gameplay Trailer on IGN

Greetings, Vampires, We’re thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Vampire Clans Gameplay Trailer is now live on IGN! Witness the dark allure and intricate strategies of the Vampire Clans in action. This trailer gives you a sneak peek into the world we've been crafting w

23 Apr 2024Developer post

Devlog #14 - Hunting

“Each stone laid with the weight of centuries, each victory a testament to the perseverance of the immortal.” Fellow Vampires, A vampire lord is as influential as their clan is. Aren’t your brothers in arms the true sign of power? After all, they not only stand by your side but a

“Each stone laid with the weight of centuries, each victory a testament to the perseverance of the immortal.”

Fellow Vampires,

A vampire lord is as influential as their clan is. Aren’t your brothers in arms the true sign of power? After all, they not only stand by your side but also support you with their wisdom.

Thus, we are grateful for the community of vampires on our Discord. Thank you to each and every one of you for your support, feedback, and kind words. Our team studies your activity every day and works towards creating a world where we can all conquer the lands of Paris.

We read your comments on the player’s perspective during Hunt. Therefore, we decided to implement changes in its distance and angle. After testing several options, we settled on the current camera’s placement, which you can see on the screen below. In addition, it’s now possible to zoom in and out so that you can adjust it to your preferences or occasionally admire the details of our characters and environment.

To stay within the subject of the environment, we’ve just incorporated some of the environmental animations and visual effects, breathing life into the undead world. Trees and grass now react to wind, and occasional flocks of birds cross the sky. But fear not if this sounds too lively to you, as a murky fog came over the lands of Paris to constantly remind you of the cold within your bones.

After implementing a new set of character animations, controlling your vampire is much smoother. The animation blend from the starting to the running position is on point while keeping the overall hand movement and posture natural.

We constantly improve the main combat mechanics in the game, which is Chronostasis. We believe in its uniqueness and high fun factor; hence, polishing it is one of our priorities. The last updated version of Chronostasis includes the possibility to withdraw used actions and to see which ones have been planned to cast. Further improvements include adjustment of the character’s movement during Chronostasis, both in visual and mechanical aspects; currently, the line in which the character moves is not only visible but also knows about the obstacles on its path.

Finally, give me some blood!
To bring the bloodbath effect to thrilling fights, we implemented a new functionality to the visual effect of blood. Now, liquids are dynamic so that the blood dripping from your victims could leave a crimson trail of your conquest.

Stay tuned and join our Discord channel. Feel free to share your ideas and suggestions.
discord.com/invite/Q7gQde9wR8

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27 Feb 2024Developer post

Devlog #13 - Castle expansion, UI

"In the abyss of time, I prevailed, sculpting the empire from the raw stone soaked in the slaughters I have made." Greetings, fellow Vampires! Remember that even if you are waiting for the night, there is always the day. And the day is not a time for relaxation, let alone slackin

24 Dec 2023Developer post

Holidays Devlog #12

As winter solstice passes, nights are still longer than days, but shadows grow larger. In the biting cold, may you feel the shiver of anticipation, for the scent of blood intensifies in the crisp air. Trace the trails left in the snow, imprints of the unsuspecting prey, a morbid

As winter solstice passes, nights are still longer than days, but shadows grow larger. In the biting cold, may you feel the shiver of anticipation, for the scent of blood intensifies in the crisp air. Trace the trails left in the snow, imprints of the unsuspecting prey, a morbid ballet under the watchful eyes of the night.
If it happens that you are a mortal, beware of the elongated nights, as danger lurks in them. White snow might be tempting to step on but retain yourself, as it hides the predator’s hunger. It shall absorb the warm blood fast and cover the remains so no one can find them.
But if you are a vampire, it is the time when shadows dance! May your senses be sharp, attuned to the pulse of the night, as you explore the beauty of holidays veiled in darkness.
Merry and vigilant holidays!

Our team is refining the stealth system–an integral component that elevates the combat experience within our game. The emphasis lies in enhancing various facets of this system, such as vampiric skills, character’s movement, and enemies’ field of view. We do our best to ensure a seamless and immersive stealth interaction. Moreover, our focus extends to enemies’ behavior, which we want to ensure is programmed to have natural responses.

Our vampire’s unique ability–Chronostasis–is not only beneficial during combat but also vital while avoiding detection. A good mastery of the skill enables the player to roam around enemies without exiting from the stealth mode. In turn, if your vampire is spotted by enemies, Chronostasis may let you buy time to plan your further actions, whether to enter the fight or escape from the enemy’s sight.

If your vampire is sufficiently nourished with blood, they enter Chronostasis automatically the moment they are detected.

Always be aware of your surroundings; even ordinary objects can become your ally in stealth mode. You can hide under the gallows, duck into the bushes, or even take cover in the privy. The environment extends a strategic advantage, enabling vampires to hunt in unconquered areas teeming with gendarmes, vampire hunters, and rival vampire clans. Engaging in open combat within these areas may result in failure.

Also, we continuously work on creating unique but historically accurate clothing designs, and implementing them into high-quality 3D models. Here, we present you with a yet-not-textured version of a modular vampire hunter’s uniform. He slays, don’t you think?

Stay tuned and join our Discord channel. Feel free to share your ideas and suggestions.
discord.com/invite/Q7gQde9wR8

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31 Oct 2023Developer post

Halloween Devlog #11

... In moonlight grace, while others sleep, Avoiding the light, we lurk on the street. Chills down your spine as the night unfolds, In the vampiric world, where darkness holds. Greetings, brave souls of our community! We wish you a fang-tastic Halloween! On this mystical day, bra

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In moonlight grace, while others sleep,
Avoiding the light, we lurk on the street.
Chills down your spine as the night unfolds,
In the vampiric world, where darkness holds.

Greetings, brave souls of our community! We wish you a fang-tastic Halloween!

On this mystical day, brace yourselves for the terrifying content we implemented in our game!

We are still in the process of polishing the core mechanics of the game. Most of the systems are functional and almost ready to be presented. In the gif below, you can see our signature Chronostasis mode, which allows you to plan your vampires' moves in advance. Upon performing planned actions, vampires are incredibly fast and effective in combat against humans. Be always prepared, as Chronostasis is only allowed when vampires are sated with human blood.

We also implemented bosses to the game - strong enemies with unique abilities and mechanics. The first one you encounter, Mother of Spiders, is presented in the screenshot below. One of her powerful abilities is summoning a poisonous rain. Not every boss is mandatory to kill, but every one of them holds unique items. This might encourage you to face those strong opponents and explore different side quests.

World creation is being constantly improved; we work on enhancing the quality of materials and objects or refining the lighting. As an example of our work, we present a screenshot of a cave where the Mother of Spiders lives.

We aim to create an immersive and historically accurate environment, as we believe that fangs are in the details. Therefore, we are in the midst of the creation of XIX-century costumes, architecture, and environmental tidbits.

At the end, we present you with a part of the Chateau of Vampires. The first time you enter the castle, it seems that it fell into disrepair after some terrible event... From now on, your task is to bring back the greatness of this place and form the clan before which the entire Paris will tremble.

Stay tuned and join our Discord channel. Feel free to share your ideas and suggestions.
discord.com/invite/Q7gQde9wR8

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22 Aug 2023Developer post

Playtests Incoming for Vampire Clans! 🦇

Hello vampire enthusiasts! Today marks a milestone we've been itching to share with all of you. The sun sets, and as the world plunges into the delightful embrace of twilight, we’re thrilled to announce that signups for Vampire Clans playtests are now officially open! 🎮 Why Play

Hello vampire enthusiasts!

Today marks a milestone we've been itching to share with all of you. The sun sets, and as the world plunges into the delightful embrace of twilight, we’re thrilled to announce that signups for Vampire Clans playtests are now officially open!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1578940/Vampire_Clans/

🎮 Why Playtest?

For those unfamiliar with game development lingo, playtests are our way of ensuring the gameplay experience is seamless, balanced, and most importantly, fun! By inviting players to try out our game before the official release, we gather invaluable feedback to refine the gameplay, fix any lurking bugs, and ultimately ensure that the world of Vampire Clans is one you’ll want to dive into, night after night.

💪 Our Journey Thus Far...

It's been a journey of blood, sweat, and countless nights (because let's face it, vampires aren't big on daytime). From the first conceptual sketches to the intricate lore we’ve woven into the fabric of our game, every step has been taken with immense care and passion. Now, the time has come to share our hard work with a select group of players who can help us take Vampire Clans to the next level.

💌 How to Sign Up?

If you're as excited as we are and wish to be among the first to experience the dark and enticing world of Vampire Clans, head over to our Steam page where you can sign up by clicking Request Access.

Remember:

Playtesting is not just about playing – we value your feedback! Please be prepared to share your thoughts, experiences, and any issues you encounter.
The game is still in development. You might encounter some issues, but that's what the playtest is for! Your understanding and patience are much appreciated.

🙏 A Big Thank You!

Lastly, we'd like to express our heartfelt gratitude to this incredible community. Your continued support, engagement, and excitement for Vampire Clans are what drives us to perfect our creation.

Get ready to embark on a supernatural journey, and may your clan reign supreme in the nights to come!

Stay nocturnal,
The Vampire Clans Dev Team 🦇❤️

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13 Aug 2023Developer post

Devlog #10 - World, quests

Hello Vampires! We finished prototyping the game mechanics and look, so now we can work on content. Currently, we are working on world creation and quests. We have completed the main story. Here is a screenshot of one of the maps we are working on. We are making landscape and wor

03 Jun 2023Developer post

Devlog #9 - World, fighting

Hi Vampires! At this point, we have a lot of stuff to polish. We have a bunch of almost-ready maps, but we are still developing the final graphical setup for the world - to make it as good as possible, loaded with the newest technology. We prepare destructible objects, such as fe

11 Apr 2023Developer post

Devlog #8 - Sneaking, AI

Hello Vampires! In this devlog, I will show you our progress in exploring part of Vampire Clans. We are converting a considerable part of the game to use final models and graphic setup, so a lot of stuff in the screenshots still needs to be prepared, be aware of that - in this de

Updates & announcements

Combat

Enemies

Movement & Destructibles

More Vampires!

Combat

World

Story

Combat

Stealth

Interactions

Camera

Movement

Settings

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Empower your Vampires

Expand your Castle

Drink your enemies' blood

Explore the World

Share Your Feedback!

Equipping items

Dungeons and catacombs

More and more enemies

Prologue of the story

Animals and creatures

Combat movement

Quests

Land takeover

Travel and checkpoints

World

Movement

Combat

Stealth

Story

World

Movement

Combat

Stealth

Story

Base Building

Customization

Kickstarter Is Now Live!

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