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A new gameplay trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse hints at a sharp, whip-centric PS5 revival that stays true to the series' roots, with bold visuals, fluid animation, and satisfying combat, plus secret chambers and hidden items; Motion Twin promises a return-to-form, 2026 PS5 release.
A new Castlevania: Belmont's Curse trailer for Switch teases a 2026 launch, featuring Parisian locales like Notre Dame and a Joan of Arc boss, while Motion Twin confirms the game sticks to a classic Metroidvania formula (not a roguelike) with no exact release date yet.
Evil Empire’s Triple-i Initiative will air 45 minutes of uninterrupted trailers, featuring 40 game trailers and eight world premieres, with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse highlighted; the showcase streams on YouTube and Twitch on April 9 and includes post-show deep dives and regional start times.
Jupiter Corporation’s Picross S Konami Antiques Edition lands on the Switch eShop on 30 April 2026, bringing Konami classics—GRADIUS, TwinBee, Castlevania, Ganbare Goemon, Contra—with over 80 titles, priced at $17.99/€17.99/£16.19; a free demo arrives 16 April 2026, continuing Picross’ tradition of crossovers with Mario, Zelda, Pokémon and other franchises.
Sony briefly confirmed Sonia Belmont as the lead in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (set in 1499), triggering debate about the hero at the center of the new entry; the company later updated the page to remove Sonia from the list of protagonists, leaving the actual lead character unclear and reviving questions about the game's storyline.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was unveiled during PlayStation State of Play and is now available for preorder at $40 for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X, with a 2026 release window. Set 23 years after Dracula's Curse, the game follows Trevor Belmont’s successor in 1499 Paris, emphasizing the Vampire-Killer whip, exploration of secret areas, and classic action-platforming rather than roguelite mechanics. Developed by Motion Twin (Dead Cells) and Evil Empire, the title marks Konami’s renewed Castlevania push, with additional teases like Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 and Silent Hill: Townfall in the pipeline.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, unveiled during PlayStation State of Play, is a new game co-developed by Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin (the Dead Cells devs). Set in 1499 Paris, it follows a Trevor Belmont’s successor wielding the Vampire Killer whip as she hunts monsters, with a PC release planned for 2026. Konami says this is the first step in a broader Castlevania revival tied to the series’ 40th anniversary, and fans speculate the lead may be Belmont’s daughter.
To celebrate Castlevania's 40th anniversary, Konami says Belmont's Curse is only the start of a broad slate of Castlevania products. The first game, developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, is described as a 2D exploration-based action title with a 2026 release window, while more Castlevania projects are teased for the future.
The Balatro update for Vampire Survivors is now available across multiple platforms, introducing four new characters, weapons, a new stage called The Ante Chamber, and online co-op. It also expands on the Ode to Castlevania expansion with additional characters, weapons, and music, and teases upcoming major updates.
The article celebrates the anniversaries of key Castlevania titles and highlights lesser-known but interesting entries in the series, such as Kid Dracula, Dracula X, and Lords of Shadow 2, emphasizing their unique qualities and contributions to the franchise's legacy.
Konami is hosting a livestream to showcase upcoming titles including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill F, with additional surprises expected, lasting 37 minutes starting at 2pm BST.
Vampire Survivors, a popular roguelike game, has finally introduced vampires in its new Castlevania-themed DLC after three years and over 30 updates. The expansion, called "Ode To Castlevania," features a large castle, over 30 music tracks, 40 new weapons, and 20 new characters, including Alucard and Richter. Notably, Baldur's Gate 3's Neil Newbon voices Dracula, while YouTuber SungWon Cho voices Richter. Developer Poncle plans to release fewer but larger updates in the future, continuing to offer free content.
Fans have discovered a new variation of the Konami code in the 1999 game Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness for the N64, allowing players to unlock all characters from the start. The code, entered on the main menu, triggers a sound when done correctly, and provides access to all characters when starting the game. This discovery comes almost 25 years after the game's release, and the fans have also found more undiscovered codes, which will be revealed soon.
A rare, sealed, and vintage copy of 1987's Castlevania for the NES sold for $90,100 on eBay, with potential worth speculated to be up to $250,000. Bidders Frank Giaramita and Tom Curtin shared their experiences, with Curtin expressing his joy at finally adding the game to his collection after 23 years of searching. As physical copies of rare video games continue to fetch high prices, the preservation of these old games becomes increasingly important in an era of digital gaming.
After a 23-year search, a collector named minus_worlds finally acquired a rare sealed 1987 Castlevania for NES in an eBay auction for $90,100, with 130 bids. The game holds sentimental value as it was the first one his mother bought him. Another bidder, Frank Giaramita, graciously accepted defeat, predicting a potential future resale value of $250,000. This sale follows other recent high-priced retro game auctions, indicating a lucrative market for vintage video games.