Konami Revives Castlevania With a New Belmont-Led Metroidvania
Konami's Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a 2D Metroidvania developed with Evil Empire and Motion Twin. The story centers on Rose Belmont, Trevor and Sypha's daughter, as she faces a supernatural threat in Paris connected to Dracula's lingering curse. It is set to launch on October 15, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC, starting at $29.99.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a 2D Metroidvania arriving October 15, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC, with pricing beginning at $29.99. Konami developed it alongside Evil Empire and Motion Twin, and the title marks the franchise's 40th anniversary while following Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.
The plot places Rose Belmont, Trevor and Sypha's daughter, in Paris amid a supernatural crisis tied to Dracula's lingering curse. She wields a one-handed sword and Sypha's Tarot Cards, which support spells, melee combat, slides, and backsteps. The game draws on Netflix's Castlevania adaptation and follows a long gap since Order of Ecclesia and Lords of Shadow II.
The release may resonate most with longtime Castlevania followers and Metroidvania players, while newcomers drawn from the animated series could find an accessible entry point. Its modest starting price and broad platform availability may lower barriers, potentially broadening the audience. If successful, it could encourage Konami and other publishers to revisit dormant franchises, though it may also raise expectations for how legacy series blend nostalgia with modern design. Its cultural reach will likely depend on execution and word of mouth rather than the Belmont name alone.