Konami Announces Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Oct 15 2026

Konami has announced that the new Castlevania game, "Castlevania: Belmont's Curse," will launch on October 15, 2026. The release date was confirmed during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2026, alongside a new gameplay trailer. The game is a 2D side-scrolling action-exploration title, described as a return to the classic "Metroidvania" style for the long-dormant franchise.

The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It marks the first new mainline Castlevania game in over a decade. The story is set in 15th century Paris, more than two decades after the events of "Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse." The protagonist is Rose Belmont, a young female descendant of the Belmont family who must battle Dracula's forces to prevent eternal darkness from engulfing the city.

Development is led by Evil Empire, the studio founded to continue support for "Dead Cells," in collaboration with Konami. The original "Dead Cells" developer Motion Twin is involved in an advisory role. Evil Empire previously worked with Konami on the "Return to Castlevania" expansion for "Dead Cells" in 2023, establishing a relationship with the franchise. The new...