Vampire Survivors Patch 0.4.2: New Characters, Evolutions, Stages, and More

It’s that time again—Vampire Survivors has dropped another exciting update. Patch 0.4.2 brings plenty of fresh content, including new characters, a weapon evolution, a new stage, and additional achievements to unlock. Here’s a detailed breakdown of everything new in the Vampire Survivors Patch 0.4.2 update.

New Characters: Bianca Ramba, Leda, and Toastie

Bianca Ramba

The spotlight in this patch shines on Bianca Ramba, a ghostly new character unlocked by defeating 3,000 Ghost Elementals on the Dairy Plant stage. Once you hit the required total, you’ll unlock Ramba, who features:

• Starting Weapon: Carrello – Fires minecarts horizontally across the stage.
• Passive Ability: Gains +1 projectile every 20 levels, up to a max of +3.

Leda and Toastie

Two additional hidden characters, Leda and Toastie, were also added in this patch. Unlocking them requires very specific steps—check out our Character Unlocks Guide for the full details.

Runetracer Evolution: No Future

The fan-favorite weapon Runetracer now has its own evolution. To evolve it into No Future, follow these steps:

1. Upgrade Runetracer to Level 8.
2. Obtain the Armor passive item.
3. Reach 10 minutes into a run.
4. Open a chest.

No Future enhances Runetracer’s abilities with bouncing projectiles that explode on impact, dealing massive damage

New Stage and Relic: Gallo Tower & Sorceress’ Tears

Gallo Tower Stage

The new Gallo Tower stage introduces a vertically designed map, offering a unique gameplay experience. This stage is unlocked by reaching Level 60 on the Dairy Plant stage. Gallo Tower features:

• Brand-new enemy types.
• A Giant Enemy Crab boss to challenge.

Sorceress’ Tears Relic

Hidden within Gallo Tower is the Sorceress’ Tears, a relic that unlocks Hurry Mode. When activated in the Stage Select menu, Hurry Mode condenses the standard 30-minute run into just 15 minutes, speeding up gameplay without sacrificing intensity.

7 New Achievements

Patch 0.4.2 introduces 7 new achievements, guiding players through the latest content while adding more objectives to complete. Here’s the full list:

• Banish 2: Fill 60 entries in the Collection (unlocks the Banish ability for item selection).
• Sorceress’ Tears: Find the Sorceress’ Tears relic.
• Gallo Tower: Reach Level 60 on the Dairy Plant.
• No Future: Evolve the Runetracer weapon.
• Bianca Ramba: Defeat 3,000 Ghost Elementals to unlock Bianca Ramba.
• Hyper Gallo Tower: Defeat the Giant Enemy Crab in Gallo Tower (unlocks Hyper Mode for the stage).
• Reroll 3: Reach Level 100 with Bianca Ramba.

With these additions, the total number of achievements climbs to 72, with more promised as part of the game’s continued updates.

The developers of Vampire Survivors continue to deliver exciting new features and challenges. Whether you’re hunting down hidden characters, evolving weapons, or testing your skills in Gallo Tower, Patch 0.4.2 has something for every player.

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