Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Launches October 15 as Konami Taps Evil Empire for First New Entry in 10 Years
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Updated · Xbox.com · Jul 24
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Launches October 15 as Konami Taps Evil Empire for First New Entry in 10 Years
3 articles · Updated · Xbox.com · Jul 24
Summary
October 15 is the release date for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, which Konami previewed as a 2D action-exploration revival set in a gothic Paris and starring new heroine Rose.
Evil Empire won the project after its Return to Castlevania DLC for Dead Cells, with Konami citing the French studio’s passion for the series and action-game expertise.
The new entry keeps core series pillars intact—official canon, the Vampire Killer whip and exploration-driven progression—while expanding the whip for traversal, faster combat and trap-heavy level design.
Paris landmarks including Notre-Dame and the Catacombs shape the game’s identity, reflecting a collaboration Konami says was not work-for-hire but a shared creative effort.
The game marks Castlevania’s first brand-new installment in more than a decade, making Belmont’s Curse a test of whether the franchise can modernize without losing its classic feel.