Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Konami confirmed on the official site. The 2D action-exploration game is developed by Konami and Evil Empire, with advisory help from Motion Twin, and it is listed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam / Xbox on PC), and Nintendo Switch.
Steam's US store page currently shows an unlock countdown for October 14, 2026 local listing time (Steam release timestamp 04:00 UTC on October 15, which is 9:00 PM PT on October 14 / 12:00 noon CST on October 15). Use Konami's October 15 date as the official calendar day, and treat Steam's clock as the PC unlock window. Full platform and edition details are also on our Castlevania: Belmont's Curse release dates page.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launch platforms
| Platform | Status (official) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Releases October 15, 2026 | Konami site / PlayStation Store listing |
| Xbox Series X|S | Releases October 15, 2026 | Konami EU announcement |
| PC (Steam, Xbox on PC) | Steam unlock ~04:00 UTC Oct 15 | Steam store / SteamDB |
| Nintendo Switch | Releases October 15, 2026 | Konami news (July 15, 2026 Switch date confirmation) |
What Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is
The game is set in 1499 Paris, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. You play as Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, exploring burning streets and Dracula's castle with the sacred whip Vampire Killer. Official copy highlights whip traversal and combat, boss fights (including Death, Medusa, Carmilla, and new bosses such as Joan of Arc), an Arcana system that seals defeated bosses into tarot cards, and loadouts built from weapons and Relics.
Genre on the official site: 2D Action-Exploration. ESRB: Teen. Konami lists 60 fps on major platforms and 30 fps on Nintendo Switch, with storage of about 8 GB (Standard) / 10 GB (Midnight Edition), lower on Switch.
Editions and pre-order bonuses
Steam and Konami materials describe:
- Standard Edition — the full game.
- Midnight Edition — full game, Digital Sound & Art Gallery, plus three in-game bonuses: Trevor Style Costume, Sypha Style Costume, and Family's Grace (Relic).
- Pre-order bonus (Steam): Alucard Style Costume.
Contents and specs can change; confirm on your storefront before buying. Steam US Standard is listed at $29.99 at the time of writing.
Where to buy or preload
- Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on Steam (app 4231820; preload flagged on Steam's store API)
- Official Konami site
- PlayStation Store listing
A demo app id (5000760) is attached on Steam's store browse data; check the store page for whether the demo is still offered in your region.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse FAQ
When does Castlevania: Belmont's Curse release?
October 15, 2026, per Konami. On Steam, the unlock timestamp is 04:00 UTC on October 15 (evening of October 14 in US Pacific).
Which platforms get Castlevania: Belmont's Curse at launch?
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Xbox on PC), and Nintendo Switch, per Konami.
Who developed Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
Konami and Evil Empire, with advisory help from Motion Twin, per the official site and Konami's June 8, 2026 announcement.
Is there a Midnight Edition?
Yes. Steam and Konami describe Midnight Edition as the game plus a Digital Sound & Art Gallery and three bonus in-game items.
Sources
- Konami: "Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Official Website" (release date 15-Oct-26; checked October 14, 2026)
- Konami Digital Entertainment B.V.: "Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Releases October 15…" (June 8, 2026)
- Steam: "Castlevania: Belmont's Curse" (store listing / unlock countdown checked October 14, 2026)
- Steam news: "Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Launching October 15, 2026 – Pre-order Now!"
- PlayStation Store: "Castlevania: Belmont's Curse" (listing checked October 14, 2026)
