Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Releases Late 2026 For Switch

Publisher Konami and developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have announced the release date for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.

The Castlevania spin-off from the creators of Dead Cells will release on October 15th 2026 for PC, Playstation 5, and XBox Series. The Switch version will release at a later date, but still in 2026.

Check out the new trailer below:

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Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End

1499. Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows.

Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle.

Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?

Key Features

• Satisfying Whip Action
  • Castlevania‘s iconic whip action is more satisfying than ever!
  • Crack your whip to move around freely like a trapeze artist!
  • Master the whip mechanics and be creative to pounce on your prey like a wolf in fast-paced combat!
• Diverse Bosses and the Arcana System
  • Face-off against legendary bosses including Death, Medusa and Carmilla in addition to enigmatic new bosses such as Joan of Arc.
  • Once defeated, bosses are sealed into Rose’s tarot cards, turning them into Arcana – use their skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions
• Customize Your Battle Style with Weapons and Relics
  • Customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
  • Combine equipment you discover through exploration to create your own playstyle!
• Iconic Castlevania Atmosphere, Reimagined in New Stages
  • From iconic Gothic aesthetics to vivid, refined visuals, the game presents a fresh take on the world of Castlevania.
  • Explore maps filled with both new features and familiar elements inspired by classic Castlevania titles.

Pre-orders are available now in the following editions:

• Standard Edition
  • A copy of the game
• Midnight Edition
  • A copy of the game
  • Digital Sound and Art Gallery
  • Bonuses (in-game items)
    • Trevor Style Costume
    • Sypha Style Costume
    • Family’s Grace (Relic)

Pre-orders for both edition will include the bonus in-game item “Alucard Style Costume.”

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