Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review: Welcome back, Drac
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a highly acclaimed action-platformer that serves as a love letter to the franchise's lore and fans. Developed by Motion Twin and Evil Empire with Konami's support, the game features beautiful art, a compelling story with new characters like Rose Belmont, and deep gameplay systems. It is set to release on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The most underrated Castlevania games could be making a comeback as a Konami teaser gives fans hope for a 3D collection
Konami's 40th-anniversary Castlevania video has sparked speculation among fans about a potential collection of the series' 3D titles. The video featured artwork from Castlevania: Lament of Innocence, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, leading to theories that these previously console-locked games might be re-released. This follows the announcement of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new mainline entry.
Castlevania Turns 40, And Konami May Have Just Teased A 3D Collection
Konami celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania series with a tribute video that may be teasing a new 3D collection. The video featured artwork from several 3D-era titles, sparking speculation about a compilation of PS2 and Xbox 360/PS3 games. Konami also announced sales for select Castlevania titles and new vinyl soundtracks.
The indie studio reviving Castlevania follows Clair Obscur Expedition 33's lead: "Being a French team, we were…
Evil Empire is developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse with a strong emphasis on French culture, setting the game in Paris and incorporating iconic landmarks. The developers have clarified that the game is not a roguelike, drawing inspiration from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The protagonist is referred to as 'a Belmont,' fueling speculation about the return of Sonia Belmont.
