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Konami Castlevania 40th anniversary celebrations

Overview

Konami is marking the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania franchise through various digital releases, sales, and cultural events. As part of the commemoration, the company has released the original 1986 title, ‘Castlevania: 40th Anniversary’, for free on iOS and Android platforms. Available via the App Store and Google Play until October 24, 2026, users who download the game during this window can keep it in their libraries permanently. In addition to the mobile release, Konami has implemented significant discounts across the PlayStation Store and Steam, with some sales offering up to 80% off. The anniversary celebrations also include the release of official soundtracks on streaming services and an international orchestral concert tour scheduled for Spring 2027 in London, Tokyo, and Los Angeles. Regarding upcoming software, ‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed in collaboration with Evil Empire and Motion Twin, the game is set in 1499 Paris, occurring 23 years after the events of ‘Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse’. Players control Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, utilizing the ‘Vampire Killer’ whip and a system where defeated bosses can be sealed into tarot cards to grant skills known as ‘Arcana’. A playable demo for the title was released on October 1, 2026, allowing players to experience the opening chapter—specifically the Parisian sewers—and transfer progress to the full version. For collectors, physical ‘Midnight Editions’ featuring exclusive digital content, alternative costumes, art galleries, and soundtracks are available for pre-order on platforms such as Amazon. In a recent interview with Famitsu, producer Tsutomu Taniguchi addressed the franchise's release schedule.

Entities

Konami · Evil Empire · Motion Twin · Castlevania · Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The full version of the game is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026. www.kamisama.com.br · gonintendo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Save data from the demo can be transferred to the full game if played on the same platform and account. www.kamisama.com.br · gonintendo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is developed by KONAMI in partnership with Evil Empire and Motion Twin. www.kamisama.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] A free demo is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. www.kamisama.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The game runs at 60fps on Switch 2 hardware, compared to 30fps on the standard Nintendo Switch. gonintendo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The game's story is set in Paris in the year 1499. www.kamisama.com.br

Timeline

5 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Konami releases Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo
Konami released a demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, launching October 15. Producer Tsutomu Taniguchi aims to prevent long franchise hiatuses following the new release.
8 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo released for multiple platforms
A free demo for ‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ is now available on multiple platforms ahead of its October 15 release. The game follows Rose Belmont in 1499 Paris.
10 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
Konami releases free demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Konami has released a free demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on major consoles and PC. The game, launching October 15, 2026, follows Rose Belmont in 15th-century Paris.
12 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
Konami offers original Castlevania for free on mobile
Konami is offering the original Castlevania game for free on iOS and Android until October 24 to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary.
14 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 23 sources
Konami celebrates 40 years of Castlevania with free mobile games and new releases
Konami is celebrating 40 years of Castlevania by offering the original 1986 game for free on mobile until October 2026, alongside major discounts and the upcoming release of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
16 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 43 sources
Konami celebrates 40 years of Castlevania with free mobile game and sales
Konami is marking 40 years of Castlevania with a free mobile release of the original game until October 24, 2026, major discounts on Steam and PlayStation, and an orchestral concert planned for 2027.

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