Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse set for October 15 release

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is scheduled to return the series to 2D side-scrolling action on October 15, 2026, with Rose Belmont leading an adventure through a demon-threatened Paris. Reviews published October 13 describe a game that blends exploration, combat and platforming, though assessments differ on whether its familiar genre mechanics make for a compelling return. Rose, daughter of vampire hunters Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, takes up the family’s fight as Dracula threatens Paris. The story sends her through the city and into Dracula’s Castle, where she confronts monsters and gathers powers. The game is set in 1499, according to several reviews. Exploration centers on an interconnected map that opens as Rose gains abilities. New movement skills can reveal routes that were previously inaccessible, while hidden areas and puzzles encourage players to revisit earlier locations. The returning whip serves both as a weapon and a traversal tool, allowing Rose to grapple and swing across gaps. Combat also combines a range of weapons with Arcana, magical abilities linked to defeated bosses.