Konami Digital Entertainment has released Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the latest installment in its long-running gothic action franchise. Available starting October 15, 2026, the new 2D action-adventure game takes players to 15th-century Paris, where Rose Belmont must confront supernatural enemies and explore Dracula’s castle to protect the city from darkness.
The game is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam, marking another chapter in the Castlevania series.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Takes Players to Paris in 1499
Set in Paris, France, in 1499, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse follows Rose Belmont, the daughter of Trevor Belmont, one of the franchise’s established vampire hunters.
The story takes place 23 years after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, connecting the new adventure to the series’ earlier narrative.
As monstrous creatures invade Paris and a mysterious castle threatens the city, Rose must confront supernatural enemies and prevent the population from falling into eternal darkness.
Armed with the legendary Vampire Killer whip, she travels through burning streets, dangerous environments, and Dracula’s castle while uncovering the mysteries behind the growing threat.
A New Protagonist Continues the Belmont Family Legacy
Rose Belmont takes center stage in the latest installment, continuing the vampire-hunting traditions associated with her family.
Her connection to Trevor Belmont provides a narrative link to earlier games while introducing a new protagonist and setting.
The story combines familiar elements of the franchise, including gothic environments, supernatural creatures, and the ongoing conflict against Dracula’s forces.
Exploration-Based 2D Action Gameplay Returns
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is an exploration-focused 2D action game developed collaboratively by Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin.
The game emphasizes combat, environmental exploration, and character progression, allowing players to discover additional abilities and equipment as they advance.
Weapons, Abilities and Hidden Upgrades
Players can use the Vampire Killer whip alongside a broader selection of weapons and abilities to battle enemies throughout the adventure.
Exploration is a central gameplay feature, encouraging players to investigate areas beyond the main route.
Hidden locations contain secrets, upgrades, and other discoveries that can help Rose overcome increasingly dangerous encounters.
Dracula’s castle serves as a major setting, offering environments filled with supernatural threats and mysteries connected to the story.
The design combines traditional side-scrolling action with exploration mechanics intended to appeal to longtime Castlevania players and newcomers.
Daniel ASADI Composes the Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Soundtrack
The game’s soundtrack was composed by Daniel ASADI, contributing to the atmospheric presentation of its gothic setting.
Music has remained an important part of the Castlevania franchise, accompanying its distinctive combination of action, horror-inspired environments, and supernatural storytelling.
For Belmont’s Curse, the soundtrack supports the game’s exploration of medieval Paris and Dracula’s castle.
The Midnight Edition also includes a Digital Sound & Art Gallery featuring 71 tracks from the game.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Editions and Bonus Content
Konami has released multiple editions of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, offering different combinations of the base game and additional digital content.
Players can choose between the Digital Standard Edition, Digital Midnight Edition, and Physical Midnight Edition.
Digital Standard Edition
The Digital Standard Edition includes the complete base game.
Players who pre-ordered this edition digitally were eligible to receive the Alucard Style Costume as a bonus.
Digital Midnight Edition
The Digital Midnight Edition includes the main game and additional content:
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Digital Sound & Art Gallery featuring 71 tracks
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Trevor Style Costume
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Sypha Style Costume
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Family’s Grace in-game relic
The Alucard Style Costume was also offered as a digital pre-order bonus.
Physical Midnight Edition
The Physical Midnight Edition includes the same additional content as the Digital Midnight Edition.
It features the main game, Digital Sound & Art Gallery, Trevor Style Costume, Sypha Style Costume, and Family’s Grace relic.
The Alucard Style Costume is included as an early purchase bonus for eligible physical copies.
These additional items provide cosmetic customization options and an in-game relic alongside the main adventure.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Available Across Major Gaming Platforms
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launched on October 15, 2026, across several major gaming platforms.
The confirmed platforms include:
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PlayStation 5
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Nintendo Switch
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Xbox Series X|S
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Xbox on PC
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PC via Steam
The simultaneous multiplatform release makes the new installment available to players across console and PC gaming ecosystems.
A New Chapter in the Castlevania Franchise
With Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Konami returns to the franchise’s exploration-based 2D action format while introducing a new member of the Belmont family.
The collaboration with Evil Empire and Motion Twin brings together established developers for an adventure that combines classic vampire-hunting gameplay with new environments, weapons, and abilities.
Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Paris, the game expands the series’ storyline while retaining its familiar focus on supernatural combat, exploration, and the enduring legacy of the Belmont family.
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