Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Release Date Set for October 15
Konami Digital Entertainment has announced that the upcoming exploration-based 2D action game, 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,' will launch on October 15, 2026. Pre-orders are now available.
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## Release Information
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced that the latest entry in the 'Castlevania' series, 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,' is set to be released on October 15, 2026. Pre-orders for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and Steam® versions started today.
## Game Overview
'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse' is an exploration-based 2D action game developed through a collaboration between KONAMI, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin. The story takes place in Paris, France, in 1499, 23 years after the events of 'Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.' Players control Rose Belmont, the daughter of Trevor Belmont, utilizing the iconic 'Vampire Killer' whip to battle hordes of demons.
## Key Features
- **Evolved Whip Action**: Enables fast and free movement throughout stages for exploration and combat.
- **Arcana System**: Players can seal defeated bosses into tarot cards to borrow their powers for new spells and special actions.
- **Customization**: Players can customize Rose’s equipment with seven categories of weapons and magical artifacts to suit their combat style.
## Campaign
To celebrate the announcement, a social media campaign on the official X account is running from June 8, 2026, to June 21, 2026, offering a chance to win an original Castlevania-branded wine glass.
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced that the latest entry in the 'Castlevania' series, 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,' is set to be released on October 15, 2026. Pre-orders for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and Steam® versions started today.
## Game Overview
'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse' is an exploration-based 2D action game developed through a collaboration between KONAMI, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin. The story takes place in Paris, France, in 1499, 23 years after the events of 'Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.' Players control Rose Belmont, the daughter of Trevor Belmont, utilizing the iconic 'Vampire Killer' whip to battle hordes of demons.
## Key Features
- **Evolved Whip Action**: Enables fast and free movement throughout stages for exploration and combat.
- **Arcana System**: Players can seal defeated bosses into tarot cards to borrow their powers for new spells and special actions.
- **Customization**: Players can customize Rose’s equipment with seven categories of weapons and magical artifacts to suit their combat style.
## Campaign
To celebrate the announcement, a social media campaign on the official X account is running from June 8, 2026, to June 21, 2026, offering a chance to win an original Castlevania-branded wine glass.
FAQ
Who is the main character in 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse'?
The protagonist is Rose Belmont, the daughter of Trevor Belmont from the series entry 'Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse'.
Where does the game take place?
It is set in Paris, France, in the year 1499.
What is the 'Arcana System'?
It is a game mechanic where defeated bosses are sealed into tarot cards, granting the player access to new spells and special actions.