Konami Unveils Castlevania: Belmont's Curse for 2026

Konami has unveiled Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new 2D action-exploration game set for release in 2026 across multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The title, developed in collaboration with studios Evil Empire and Motion Twin, marks a return to the franchise's roots as it celebrates the series' 40th anniversary.

The game is set in 1499 Paris, a medieval city thrown into chaos as monstrous creatures emerge from the shadows amid tolling bells and burning streets. Players control a young female heir to the Belmont family, successor to Trevor Belmont from the original Castlevania: Dracula's Curse, which took place 23 years earlier. Armed with the iconic Vampire Killer whip, the protagonist ventures through gothic environments, including a looming castle, to hunt down the beasts and prevent the city's devastation.

Gameplay emphasizes fluid, fast-paced combat and exploration in the Metroidvania style that defined early entries in the series. The whip serves as both a weapon and a traversal tool, allowing players to swing like a trapeze artist across rooftops and grapple toward enemies with wolf-like precision. Konami highlighted the mechanics in a...