Konami has announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a new 2D action-exploration Metroidvania from Evil Empire, and it’s set to launch on October 15, 2026. The publisher says this isn’t a direct adaptation of Netflix’s Castlevania anime, or a continuation of that story, even if the game’s brighter palette , dramatic camera angles, and more cinematic presentation clearly take some cues from the show.
So if your main point of reference for Castlevania is the Netflix series, Konami is plainly trying to bring you in too. At the same time, it’s still selling this as a new, original game for people who’ve been with the series for years.
Evil Empire, the team behind Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, is making it. Early previews point to fast movement, responsive combat, whip swinging, acrobatics, multiple weapon options, and magical Arcana. No roguelike elements, either.
You play as Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, in a brand-new story set in demon-infested Paris in 1499, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse.
If you’ve been waiting for a modern side-scrolling Castlevania, this looks like one to keep an eye on. That said, the anime-inspired art style has split fans a bit: some of you are into the more vibrant look, while others would rather see the series lean harder into a darker, more gothic style.
It’s coming October 15, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
Author: Jesús Bosque
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