Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Konami Unveils Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, A New 2D Entry Launching in 2026

Positioned as the kickoff to Castlevania’s 40th‑anniversary revival, the project teams Konami with Evil Empire and advisor Motion Twin for a modern take on the series’ classic formula.

Overview

  • Revealed during PlayStation’s State of Play, the game is officially slated for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC with a 2026 release window.
  • Set in 1499 Paris, 23 years after Castlevania III, the story follows Trevor Belmont’s successor entering a burning city and a looming castle to hunt monstrous creatures.
  • The Vampire Killer whip returns as a core combat and traversal tool, joined by additional weapons, environmental hazards, secrets, and a new colorful gothic art style.
  • Evil Empire is leading development with Motion Twin in an advisory role, building on the teams’ Dead Cells pedigree and prior Return to Castlevania collaboration.
  • Konami calls the game the beginning of “numerous new products” for the franchise, with the protagonist’s exact identity and a specific launch date yet to be confirmed.