Castlevania: Belmont's Curse news

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets Free Demo To Let You Prove You’re Worthy to Hunt The Night

Rose looks quite proficient at wielding the Arcana Whip, and the chance to try it hands-on ahead of the game’s release is irresistible.

Talking Point: So, How Are You Liking The Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo?

Dracu-lotta fun? So, ahead of its full release on 15th October 2026 , Castlevania: Belmont's Curse just got a free demo on Switch, so you can try out the opening section of the game and see if it's up to scratch. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse still isn't getting a native Switch 2 version, but at least it runs at 60fps on the console

Expect a bit of a crunchy resolution though

You Can Start Playing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Early with Free Demo, Out Now on PS5

Belmont's blessing. As promised , publisher Konami has released a playable demo for the first mainline entry in the Castlevania series in over a decade. Available right now on PS Store , you can dip your toes into Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on PS5. Read the full article on push…

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse supports 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2

We have a bit of unexpected news about Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, as it has been confirmed that the game actually supports 60 frames per second when played on a Nintendo Switch 2. The game just received a demo on the Nintendo eShop. To clarify, this is for the Nintendo Switch…

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Has Its Fangs In Me Already, And Fangfully, There’s A Pre-Order Discount

If I can credit any video game for helping me fall in love with some of the best indie games , it’s Dead Cells. The roguelite Metroidvania blend captured my interest and stole countless hours from me, so I chased that same feeling for years, trying other indies and learning to ap…

Castlevania Belmont’s Curse Demo Unlock Times Vary by Platform and Region

The Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo launches October 1 with save progress carryover. Check the exact platform unlock times for your region.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse achievements tease the full scale of this series revival

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will feature 29 achievements and lots of extra to hunt down

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo coming to Switch next month

Konami have announced that they will be bringing a demo of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse to Nintendo Switch on October 1, a couple of weeks ahead of the full release of the game on October 15. Save data from this will carry over to the full game, allowing players to pick up where…

Dead Cells studio's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is getting a demo in time for the spooky season

If you've been hungering for something gothic as we inch towards October, the scariest month of the year, then you're in luck. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is getting a demo you'll be able to sink your fangs into soon.

Konami Officially Makes Castlevania Belmont's Curse Playable 2 Weeks Early

Castlevania Belmont’s Curse is becoming playable two weeks early, giving fans a chance to start Rose Belmont’s adventure before launch.

A Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo kicks off the Halloween season in October, with save data transferring to the full game

A couple weeks before the Metroidvania's full launch

TGS 2026 — Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Hands-On Preview: What a Wonderful Night to Have a Curse

Whereas in 2025, Konami’s booth at Tokyo Game Show was a terrifying recreation of Silent Hill f, this year it was a bright, white and red celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ganbare Goemon, the Konami Code (↑↑↓↓←→←→B A), and a beloved little franchise called Castlevania. Thoug…

Konami's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Plays Like.a Dream

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse from Dead Cells developer Evil Empire and Konami is the first new Castlevania in more than a decade.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Shows Why Classic 2D Is So Hard to Leave Behind

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is sticking with 2D, and the series' long history shows why that may still be the right call.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is a Strong Comeback for Castlevania

Castlevania's back, baby. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse looks fantastic, has a satisfying combat system, and features a lot mysteries for players to discover, and it's just one month away. Read this article on TechRaptor

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse proves Dead Cells' developers were the right fit for a revival in this blessing for the Belmonts

"You're not the last Belmont anymore", Trevor reminds his daughter Rose, as they gently sail into a Paris ablaze and ripped apart by monsters. Rose knows it well, as do indie developers Evil Empire. Following their success with roguelike Dead Cells (and its own Castlevania DLC),…

Castlevania Belmont's Curse blends the classic Metroidvania's soul with Dead Cells' immaculate style

The new Castlevania game succeeds in being both familiar and fresh, and it’s easily the prettiest title I saw at Gamescom this year.

gamescom 2026 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Preview: A Big Step for the Franchise

We were able to get some extensive hands-on time with Konami's upcoming revival of Castlevania and we couldn't be more excited.

Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch)

Die, monster! Hello everyone, welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl ! Last week , we looked at Mega Man Zero 2 for the GBA, and it was Japan that completely dominated with a whopping 73% of the vote. North America managed 16%, while Europe only pulled in 11%. Read the full…

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Preview – Classic Castlevania with a modern twist

There are some games where you can tell almost immediately that the developers understand what made the original games special. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is one of those games. Set in 1499 Paris, 23 years after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, Belmont’s Curse pu…

gamescom 2026: The Team Behind Castlevania: Belmont's Curse On Rose, The Whip, And The Weight Of A 40-Year Legacy

The team behind Castlevania: Belmont's Curse told us everything about Rose, the tarot card system, and making the best whip in video game history.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse "Bloody Tears" trailer shared, EU/NA box art compared

Bloody brilliant

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Trailer Features a Legendary Theme, Teases Dracula

Bloody Tears has been rearranged for Evil Empire's take on Konami's Metroidvania series, and it's every bit as good as ever.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is even more of a throwback as it brings back a PS2 staple – having better box art outside of the US

The US box art is still good, though

Konami Press Start live stream set for September 3 featuring Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Rev. NOiR

Konami will host a “Konami Press Start” live stream on September 3 at 8:00 a.m. …

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gamescom Demo Showcase Fluid 2D Whip Action and the New Arcana System

Konami and Evil Empire brought a playable 20-minute build of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse to Gamescom 2026. The preview provided a concrete look at the highly anticipated 2D action-exploration title ahead of its October launch. Exploring Burning Paris with Rose Belmont As our Kil…

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse doesn’t seem to raise the stakes, but should still be worth sinking your teeth into

Hands-on: The first side-scrolling entry in 13 years enters a genre that's far more competitive than before

'Castlevania: Belmont's Curse' Combines Classic Nostalgia With Fresh Ideas—Could This Start a New Era?

Discover how "Castlevania: Belmont's Curse" uses classic series elements with fresh gameplay ideas in Evil Empire and Konami's new adventure.

Castlevania Belmont's Curse developer Evil Empire "honored by how much trust" Konami has put in its vision

We caught up with Konami and Evil Empire to discuss key influences on Castlevania Belmont’s Curse, and how it’s trying some “crazy ideas.”

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Bringing Netflix's Dracula Back — Could the Game and Anime Finally Feel Connected?

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse brings back Netflix Dracula voice Graham McTavish, with a Gamescom playable demo ahead of its October 15 launch. We look at what the returning cast means for the franchise's comeback.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Brings Back Graham McTavish As The Big Bad, Dracula, in New Casting Trailer

As Castlevania: Belmont's Curse approaches, KONAMI has revealed the cast for the title, and Graham McTavish is returning as Dracula.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse "English Voice Cast" Reveal Trailer

But enough talk, have at you!

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Targets 60 FPS on PS5, Xbox, and PC, 30 FPS on Switch

Konami has updated the official Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse website with new technical details, confirming its target frame rates across supported platforms. The title is aiming for 60 FPS on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, while the Nintendo Switch version targets 30 FP…

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse runs at 30fps on Switch, file size revealed

How many whips is that?

5 Things We Want to See In Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse marks the return of the vampire-hunting clan and their nemesis, Dracula, and fans have high hopes for it.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse gets first Nintendo Switch screenshots, frame rate confirmed

The first Nintendo Switch screenshots for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse are in, and depending on who you ask, this version of the game might be looking a little rough. Pre-orders for the title started on the Nintendo eShop this week. That’s brought us six different images to look…

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse devs say their female protagonist was a "natural fit" because the "role was best suited for a woman"

"At the start, we hadn't decided that the protagonist would be a woman," director Hokao says

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse devs detail how they settled on Rose as the protagonist

A Rose by any other name wouldn't be as sweet

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was made to enlighten players who "love Metroidvanias" but have "never played a Castlevania game," Konami lead says

Konami wants to make sure you know what the vania stands for

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse isn't technically connected to the Netflix anime, but its cinematography was inspired by the show

We’re really hoping that people who’ve only watched the anime also enjoy the game," Konami said.

Round Up: "The Game F***ing Rules" - The First Previews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In

Alucards on the table. Konami revealed earlier this week that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would launch on the Switch on the same day as other platforms, extinguishing any fears of a potential delay. So mark 15th October 2026 in your diaries, folks, because it sounds like it's go…

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Leads On How It Came To Be, Not Being A Roguelike, And The Potential Future Of The Series

Belmont’s Curse producer Tsutomu Taniguchi and creative director Emmanuel Nouaille dive into how it honours and innovates the Castlevania legacy.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse: The Comeback We've All Been Waiting For - Hands-On Preview

12 years on from the last mainline entry into the Castlevania franchise, we got the chance to try Belmont's Curse, the latest from the storied franchise dropping later this year. We only got three hours with the game, but we're still very confident when we say that the wait was a…

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Turns Tough Bosses Into Powerful Friends

Fans of side-scrolling metroidvania games have been eating pretty well for the last few years. Games such as Hollow Knight: Silksong and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown have provided solid entries in the genre, each offering fascinating worlds, expansive maps, and deep combat. W…

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse reveals Nintendo Switch release date, will not be delayed

Konami and Evil Empire have now set the release date for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on Nintendo Switch. The game launches on October 15, 2026, they’ve announced. A lot of uncertainty was surrounding the Nintendo Switch version of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Last month, Konami…

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is like playing classic 'Vania on fast forward, with a whip to die for

The Konami comeback continues.

The Unlikely Story Of How Konami Asked Evil Empire To Make Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Paris to play three hours of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse , and while there, I had the chance to speak with some of the developers who worked on the game. The project is an indie developer's dream come true, since developer Evil Empire originally wo…