Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Set for October 15 Release
Konami has announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026. The 2D action-exploration game stars Rose Belmont and is developed by Evil Empire. It will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Switch version to follow.
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Launches October 15, Pre-Orders Open Today
Konami announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam, with Nintendo Switch details to follow. The game stars Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, 23 years after Castlevania III, and features 2D action gameplay with exploration elements. Pre-orders are open now and include bonuses like the Alucard Style Costume.
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is set to launch on October 15, 2026, with pre-orders now available. End of Abyss released a trailer during Summer Game Fest 2026, and PHOTOMALY is also ready for collection.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – get your Halloween cosplay ready for release day
Konami 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 Arrives In October
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by KONAMI and Evil Empire, will be released on October 15, 2026, for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. The game stars Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, and features contributions from indie studio Motion Twin.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Gets A Release Date, But Not On Switch
Konami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for Xbox platforms. While a release date for the Nintendo Switch version is unconfirmed, Konami stated it will also arrive in 2026. Details regarding Switch pre-orders are expected at a later time.
Castlevania account says Belmont’s Curse still coming to Switch, release date later
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is still scheduled for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch, with its release date to be announced later. The game was not featured in a recent trailer due to its staggered release schedule compared to other platforms. It is also anticipated to launch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Sets October 15 Release
Konami 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 Release Date Set
Konami and Evil Empire have announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15, 2026. The Metroidvania title will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A new trailer showcasing the protagonist Rose and various enemies was also revealed during Summer Game Fest 2026.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse gets October release date from Konami, right on time for Halloween
Konami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. The new trailer showcased gameplay for the 2D action Metroidvania title, which has been long-awaited by fans.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse plans to break it on 15th October
Castlevania: 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 mentioned
Castlevania: 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 release date set for October
Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin have announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. The game features satisfying whip action, a variety of weapons and abilities, environmental hazards, a new art style, and beloved elements from the Castlevania series. The official key art was created by Katsuya Terada.
Konami's New Castlevania Casts a Curse on PS5 This October
Konami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15th for the PlayStation 5. This marks the first new Castlevania game since 2014 and is being developed by Dead Cells studio Evil Empire, featuring 2D action gameplay and art by Katsuya Terada.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse exists because Konami loved Evil Empire’s Dead Cells crossover pitch
Evil Empire is developing the new Castlevania game, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a project that originated from a pitch for Dead Cells DLC. Initially unsure if Konami would approve the full Castlevania expansion, the team was surprised when Konami inquired about them developing the next Castlevania title.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse exists because Konami loved Evil Empire's Dead Cells crossover pitch, even though the devs thought the DLC was "too big" and the publisher would "never say yes"
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse came about because Konami accepted a pitch from indie studio Evil Empire for Dead Cells DLC, despite the developers initially believing the project was too ambitious. Evil Empire, a spin-off of Dead Cells developer Motion Twin, was surprised by Konami's approval for the Castlevania-themed content.
Evil Empire talks Castlevania: Belmont‘s Curse location
French developer Evil Empire has revealed that their upcoming 2D game, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, will be set in Paris, France. Players will explore iconic locations like Notre Dame and the catacombs while battling a corrupted Joan of Arc. Marketing manager Matt Houghton discussed the team's pride in setting the game in their home country.
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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.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Shaping Up to Be a Bloody Brilliant Series Revival on PS5
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is set to revive the beloved series on PlayStation 5 later this year, showcasing a gorgeous art direction, smooth animation, and impactful combat. Developer Motion Twin promises versatile whip mechanics, secret chambers, hidden items, and challenging areas true to the series' roots.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Drops New Trailer | Console Creatures
Konami and Evil Empire have released a new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, showcasing its frantic action and 1499 Paris setting. The game, which celebrates Castlevania's 40th anniversary, features Trevor Belmont's successor using the Vampire Killer whip for traversal and combat. It is scheduled to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Drops New Trailer | Console Creatures
Konami and Evil Empire have released a new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, showcasing its frantic action and 1499 Paris setting. The game, which celebrates Castlevania's 40th anniversary, features Trevor Belmont's successor using the Vampire Killer whip for traversal and combat. It is scheduled to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.