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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
PlatformRPGHack and SlashAdventure
Release DateOct 15, 2026· Your local time:
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches on Oct 15, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch. The edition differences table breaks down exactly what each version includes. The recommended PC specs call for an i5-10400 processor and a GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, so you can confirm whether your PC can run Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.
Every trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. It is the first project of Castlevania's 40th-anniversary revival, from Evil Empire with Konami — set in 1499 Paris, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.
Release Date
PCOct 15, 2026
XboxOct 15, 2026
PS5Oct 15, 2026
SwitchOct 15, 2026
Unlock Times
Los AngelesOct 14, 21:00
New YorkOct 15, 00:00
LondonOct 15, 05:00
ParisOct 15, 06:00
BerlinOct 15, 06:00
BeijingOct 15, 12:00
Hong KongOct 15, 12:00
SingaporeOct 15, 12:00
TokyoOct 15, 13:00
AucklandOct 15, 17:00
Editions & Pre order
Standard Edition — Base game only. Pre-ordering or buying early on any platform also grants the Alucard Style Costume for Rose.
Midnight Edition (digital or physical) — Base game plus the Digital Sound & Art Gallery (over 100 pieces of concept art and 71 tracks, played through a separate app) and three in-game items: the Trevor Style Costume, the Sypha Style Costume and the Family's Grace relic.
Midnight Edition physical extras (select EMEA retailers) — An exclusive Belmont's Curse SteelBook, and at selected retailers a premium tarot card of Rose illustrated by Katsuya Terada.
Nintendo Switch — Same two editions and the same October 15 date, but a smaller install (4 GB Standard / 6 GB Midnight) and a 30 fps cap instead of 60 fps on other platforms.
Where to buy
Release Milestones
2026-02-13 — Revealed during State of Play as the first project of Castlevania's 40th anniversary revival, developed by Evil Empire with Konami and Motion Twin.
2026-03-19 — Konami confirmed the game would take part in The Triple-i Initiative showcase.
2026-04-24 — A Gameplay & Commentary trailer was released alongside a post-show developer interview.
2026-06-07 — The October 15, 2026 release date was announced and pre-orders opened on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
2026-07-15 — Konami confirmed the Nintendo Switch version would launch the same day, October 15, 2026.
2026-09-04 — The Bloody Tears trailer showcased the fast-paced whip combat.
2026-10-15 — Launch on PC via Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
Game Overview
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.
Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End. 1499. Paris is engulfed as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, Trevor Belmont’s successor ventures into the burning streets and the looming castle to hunt down the beasts. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation…?
Screenshots
Trailers
Announcement Trailer
Dev Diary
Announcement Trailer
System Requirements
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Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX1650
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 10400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia Geforce RTX3060
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
FAQ
When is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse coming out?
October 15, 2026 simultaneously on PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch — the Switch date was confirmed July 15, 2026.
Where does Castlevania: Belmont's Curse take place?
In 1499 Paris, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, following Rose Belmont — daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades.
What kind of game is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
A 2D action-exploration game with fast-paced whip combat — not a roguelike, despite the Dead Cells pedigree of Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
When can you pre order Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
Pre-orders opened June 7, 2026 on PS5, Xbox and PC; buying any edition early grants the Alucard Style Costume, and the Midnight Edition adds the Sound & Art Gallery plus Trevor and Sypha costumes.
When was Castlevania: Belmont's Curse announced?
February 13, 2026, during PS5's State of Play, as the first project of the series' 40th-anniversary revival.
