Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse
News, coverage and analysis tracking Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse across the outlets.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – get your Halloween cosplay ready for release dayKonami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later in 2026. Developed by Konami and Evil Empire, the 2D action-exploration game features a new Belmont hero, Rose Belmont, and classic Castlevania elements with modern gameplay.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Sets October 15 ReleaseKonami and Evil Empire announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a sequel to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, will be released on October 15, 2026. The game features Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, and introduces new mechanics like tarot-based Arcana skills. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse plans to break it on 15th OctoberCastlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new 2D side-scrolling metroidvania, is set to release on October 15th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Evil Empire with advisory support from Motion Twin and Konami, the game is set in 15th century Paris, more than two decades after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.
Castlevania Belmont’s Curse gets new trailer coming October and Switch 2 not mentionedCastlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15th, as confirmed by Konami. The 2D action-exploration game, developed by Evil Empire and Motion, was revealed at Sony's State of Play and is also coming to Nintendo Switch, though a Switch 2 release was not mentioned in the recent Xbox Game Showcase trailer.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets New Gameplay Trailer and Developer InsightsKonami and Evil Empire have released a new gameplay trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, showcasing its 2D action-exploration gameplay set in 1499 Paris. The trailer also features developer insights into the game's direction and influences. The title is scheduled for a 2026 release.- A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap BelowThe Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets New Gameplay Trailer Showcasing 2D Action and ExplorationKonami and Evil Empire have released a new gameplay trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, showcasing its 2D action-exploration design ahead of its 2026 launch. The game, set in 1499 Paris, follows a successor to Trevor Belmont and features whip-based combat and traversal. It is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse announced for Nintendo Switch [update: gameplay trailer]Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a 2D action exploration game set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse, has been announced for Nintendo Switch with a planned 2026 release. Developed by Konami in collaboration with Evil Empire and Motion Twin, the game features satisfying whip action, a variety of weapons and abilities, environmental hazards, and a new colorful art style. A gameplay trailer was released on April 9.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Twisting French Legends Into Nightmare BossesCastlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire, will feature classic 2D action-exploration gameplay set in Paris in 1499. The game introduces corrupted French legends, including Joan of Arc, as formidable bosses. It is scheduled for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, with preorders for physical editions now open.
Picross S Konami Antiques Supports Switch 2 Mouse ModeJupiter announced that Picross S Konami Antiques will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop worldwide on April 30, 2026. The game will feature 150 Picross puzzles, 150 Mega Picross, 30 Color Picross, and 200 Clip Picross, with puzzles based on over 80 classic Konami titles. For Nintendo Switch 2 users, the game will support Mouse Mode using the right Joy-Con controller.