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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse game development

Overview

Initial previews of the forthcoming game ‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ established that the title is a 2D action-exploration game developed by Evil Empire in collaboration with Konami. Set in 1499 Paris, the narrative follows Rose, the daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha, as she confronts supernatural threats. Producer Tsutomu Taniguchi noted the project aims to return to the franchise’s roots.

Following these previews, Konami announced an official release date of October 15, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Updated details revealed that the story involves Rose battling a resurrected Dracula. Gameplay mechanics were expanded to include a movement system utilizing a whip for high-speed combat and a spellcasting system involving a deck of tarot cards. Early impressions from the Tokyo Game Show 2026 highlighted the game’s visual effects and the transition between exploration and combat.

Entities

Evil Empire · Castlevania · Castlevania: Belmont's Curse · Konami · Tsutomu Taniguchi

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Konami announces Castlevania: Belmont's Curse release date

    Konami's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is set for release on October 15, 2026, featuring Rose Belmont in a new action-adventure set in Paris with enhanced whip-based movement and tarot card spellcasting.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse preview reveals 2D action-exploration gameplay

    Konami and Evil Empire are developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a 2D action-exploration game set in 1499 Paris, focusing on the legacy of the Belmont clan through the character Rose.

Sources

br.ign.com · fr.ign.com · gamereactor.eu · gamereactor.fr · gamereactor.nl · gamereactor.pt · gamingbible.com · nintendoeverything.com · vjgamer.com.hk