New Castlevania game “Belmont’s Curse” announced: Platforms, release timeline and more

Castlevania Belmonts Curse

• Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches in 2026 on major platforms
• Set in 1499 Paris, play as Trevor Belmont’s successor
• Features classic 2D platforming, new weapons and abilities

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A new Castlevania game is coming. Called "Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse", the new game is currently under development by Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin and will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch in 2026, the developers announced.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a 2D platformer set in 1499, Paris. The game’s story is set 23 years after the events of Castlevania: Dracula's Curse and begins when the city of Paris finds itself under attack by monstrous creatures. You play as Trevor Belmont’s successor, the Vampire Killer, who must eradicate the threat of the creatures from the city.

One weapon you would be using consistently in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is the holy whip. To move around freely, players need only to crack the whip. Learning the mechanics of the whip properly is essential if you want to come out on top in fast-paced combat. Combat in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse requires you to be strategic with your moves.

Castlevania Belmont’s Curse: More weapons and abilities coming

Besides the whip, there will be more weapons for you to use, like the Sword. The use of the Sword has been showcased in the game reveal trailer. According to the developers, the Sword offers solid attack power and is easy to use. Also, the game will give the Vampire Killer new abilities to use against enemies. More weapons and abilities will be revealed in future.

In true Castlevania fashion, Belmont’s Curse features colourful characters, powerful enemies, traps, secret chambers and hidden items. Use both your quick reflexes and sharp thinking to outsmart and outmanoeuvre the enemies. For example, the Belmont’s Curse features the Zombie enemy. You will encounter them early in the game. Like the Walkers from The Walking Dead, they may move slowly, but if their numbers swell, you will have a hard time getting past them.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse comes with a unique, colourful art style “that stays true to the classic gothic look but will let you discover the world of Castlevania like never before,” the developers noted.