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Konami Revives Castlevania With Belmont's Curse, a 2026 2D Entry From Dead Cells Creators

The Paris-set adventure starring Trevor Belmont opens Konami’s 40th‑anniversary slate through a partnership with Motion Twin and Evil Empire.

Overview

  • Konami revealed Castlevania: Belmont's Curse during PlayStation’s State of Play on Feb. 12, 2026.
  • The game is a side-scrolling entry co-developed by Konami, Motion Twin, and Evil Empire.
  • Set 23 years after Castlevania III, the story follows Trevor Belmont in a monster-besieged Paris.
  • Trevor’s whip doubles as a traversal tool, enabling trapeze-like movement and aerial ambushes alongside familiar sub-weapons.
  • Konami targets a 2026 launch window, with producer Tsutomu Taniguchi calling it the first of several 40th‑anniversary announcements while specific platforms and a release date remain unannounced.