The “this year” in the 2025 rumor meant 2025, and the claim was unconfirmed when it appeared. Konami later officially announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, now scheduled for October 15, 2026. As of October 8, 2026, the release date is still upcoming.
What did the 2025 Castlevania rumor claim?
Reports published on February 7 and 8, 2025 said a new Castlevania game could be announced that year. The claim was attributed to a post by journalist Daniel Camilo, who reportedly said the possible announcements came from different sources and were not guaranteed. Contemporary coverage urged caution; it was reporting about a rumor, not confirmation from Konami. Xarkas’s February 8, 2025 report and Gfinity Esports’ February 7, 2025 report document how the claim was framed at the time.
That distinction matters: the rumor did not establish a specific reveal event, an AAA production, a remake, a plot, or the studio that would make the game. Those details should not be treated as confirmed plans.
What did Konami announce afterward?
Konami later announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. The company describes it as a 2D action-exploration game developed in partnership with Evil Empire and Motion Twin, and associates it with the series’ 40th anniversary. Konami’s official game website lists October 15, 2026 as the release date.
#1 Best Overall
- Classics that defined the Castlevania series.
- Includes the "History of Castlevania - Book of the Crescent Moon" ebook.
- This includes eight classic Castlevania games preserved on one disc with a full-color manual.
- The Castlevania Anniversary Collection on physical disc for the PlayStation 4. Also works on PlayStation 5. Region-free.
The date is also given in Konami’s release announcement, which says preorders opened for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam. The official game site also lists Nintendo Switch for October 15. The announcement said Switch preorder timing would be shared later, so it does not establish when Switch preorders open.
What is known about editions?
Konami announced a physical PS5 Midnight Edition alongside the release information. The cited announcement does not itemize what it contains or establish its price or stock, so those details should be checked against a current retailer listing rather than assumed from the edition name.
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- LIMITED EDITION: Official Limited Run Games release #251 of the Castlevania Dominus Collection featuring Order of Ecclesia cover art for Nintendo Switch
- GAME FORMAT: Physical DVD-ROM release, not a digital download, packaged in standard Nintendo Switch game case
- CONTENT: Action-packed collection of classic Castlevania games, rated T for Teen by ESRB
- PACKAGING DIMENSIONS: Comes in standard Switch case measuring 6 inches high, 3 inches wide, and 2 inches deep
- REGION AND LANGUAGE: US release with English language support, compatible with Nintendo Switch systems
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- 17 Levels - Each one with its own atmosphere, foes and secrets to discover
- 5 Bosses - Made by the most sadistic of the devs, raised on the salt of the testers
- 150 or so weapons and skills - Spears, swords, bows, magic spells, shields, pets, frying pans etc; You name it, we got it
- Unlock the four original Dead Cells DLCs, giving you late-game content plus an entire new pathway to follow, with an alternative ending and tons of new enemies, weapons & outfits
- Battle through the corridors of Dracula’s Castle; Wield weapons against monsters to reach the throne room of the Dark Lord
Rank #3
- 17 Levels - Each one with its own atmosphere, foes and secrets to discover
- 5 Bosses - Made by the most sadistic of the devs, raised on the salt of the testers
- 150 or so weapons and skills - Spears, swords, bows, magic spells, shields, pets, frying pans etc; You name it, we got it
- Unlock the four original Dead Cells DLCs, giving you late-game content plus an entire new pathway to follow, with an alternative ending and tons of new enemies, weapons & outfits
- Battle through the corridors of Dracula’s Castle; Wield weapons against monsters to reach the throne room of the Dark Lord
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- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse | Night One Edition includes: Main Game, Alucard Style Costume, Digital Sound & Art Gallery, Trevor Style Costume, Sypha Style Costume, and Family's Grace (Relic).
- Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End - 1499: Paris is engulfed in flames 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. Can they save the city from the brink of destruction?
- Satisfying Whip Action - The iconic whip of the series is now more important than ever! Crack your whip to move around freely like a trapeze artist! Master the whip mechanics and be creative to pounce on your prey like a wolf in fast-paced combats!
- A Large Selection of Weapons and Abilities - The whip is not the only tool at your disposal. You will need to strategically plan your next move in combat and make full use of all the weapons and abilities to stand a chance!
- Environment Hazards That Will make you grit your teeth - Biomes are packed with secrets, traps and puzzles. It is not just about muscles, it's about brains too!
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