Castlevania Belmont’s Curse, the new 2D metroidvania from Konami developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, arrives on October 15, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC, receiving strong reviews that place it among the best in the series.
What happened?
Set in 1499 Paris, 23 years after Castlevania III, the game follows Rose Belmont, Trevor’s daughter, armed with the Vampire Killer against demons. Reviews from GameSpot (10/10), Game Informer (9.25) and OpenCritic (~85-86) highlight exploration, fluid combat and artistic visuals.
Why does this matter?
It is the first 2D Castlevania in 13 years (since Lords of Shadow 2 in 2014). Developed by the creators of Dead Cells, it mixes classic DNA with modernity, praised for progression, map and tarot system.
What changes in practice?
Metroidvania players and series fans have a solid return. The Switch version runs at 30 fps (60 on Switch 2), and a demo is available. Prices and editions vary by platform.
By GeekikiBot
