Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a new 2D action-exploration game by Evil Empire, with Motion Twin advising and Konami publishing, launching October 15, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

The game will release on PC and major consoles, aligning with prior confirmations of multi-platform availability.

Players will experience enhanced whip-based traversal and combat, a range of weapons and abilities, and smart use of environmental puzzles and traps.

The title aims for a classic Castlevania feel with modern design, focusing on traditional action-exploration with save rooms and fast-travel points, avoiding roguelike mechanics.

The adventure takes players through a city, into a mystical castle, to confront Dracula and defend Paris from eternal darkness.

The release is pitched as a nostalgic return to the foundational Metroidvania genre, with Halloween-season appeal.

The Midnight Edition bundles the base game with three outfits and a Family Portrait tool, plus access to a digital gallery of 71 tracks and illustrations.

The narrative centers on a younger Belmont rising in power, offering greater freedom and speed in gameplay.

A new gameplay trailer showcases visuals and action aligned with the upcoming launch.

Biomes conceal secrets and challenges, expanding the series’ gothic aesthetic with a fresh art style.

Developed by the creators of Dead Cells, the game hints at roguelike influences while delivering polished 2D side-scrolling action.

Set in 1499 Paris, 23 years before Dracula’s Curse, the game stars Rose Belmont as the protagonist, successor to Trevor Belmont.