Konami has officially announced that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the newest addition to the acclaimed Castlevania series, will arrive on the Nintendo Switch in 2026.
Having been initially unveiled during Sony’s State of Play event, the title’s Switch release marks a significant expansion for the franchise on Nintendo hardware.
Set 23 years after the narrative of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is developed by the experienced teams at Evil Empire and Motion Twin—studios renowned for their work on fast-paced, action-driven games.
The latest Castlevania entry invites players back into 2D action-exploration, blending classic platforming with contemporary design, and promising to deliver the dark atmosphere and intricate level design that fans of the series have come to expect. In an official statement, Konami confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be available on the Nintendo Switch, leveraging the hardware’s popularity and its robust eShop presence.
While the potential for a dedicated Switch 2 version was not addressed, Konami clarified that the game will be accessible for future Nintendo hardware through backward compatibility options, ensuring the title remains part of Nintendo’s gaming ecosystem. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse adds to Konami’s ongoing commitment to reviving legacy franchises and bringing celebrated IPs to modern platforms.
Both Evil Empire and Motion Twin have expressed excitement in contributing to Castlevania's legacy, highlighting their dedication to respectful innovation within the series. The Castlevania franchise, which debuted in 1986, has sold millions of copies worldwide, with numerous entries appearing on Nintendo platforms ranging from the NES and SNES to the Nintendo DS and, more recently, the Nintendo Switch via collections and ports available on the eShop.
The upcoming release of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse further solidifies the series’ strong ties to Nintendo’s hardware history. With the scheduled release window set for 2026, anticipation is high among long-time Castlevania fans and Nintendo Switch users.
The game’s arrival continues the tradition of bringing beloved, genre-defining experiences to Nintendo platforms, ensuring that a new generation of players can explore the haunted realms that have defined Castlevania for decades.
For continued updates on Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, stay tuned to official Nintendo Direct presentations and Konami’s announcements.
Having been initially unveiled during Sony’s State of Play event, the title’s Switch release marks a significant expansion for the franchise on Nintendo hardware.
Set 23 years after the narrative of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is developed by the experienced teams at Evil Empire and Motion Twin—studios renowned for their work on fast-paced, action-driven games.
The latest Castlevania entry invites players back into 2D action-exploration, blending classic platforming with contemporary design, and promising to deliver the dark atmosphere and intricate level design that fans of the series have come to expect. In an official statement, Konami confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be available on the Nintendo Switch, leveraging the hardware’s popularity and its robust eShop presence.
While the potential for a dedicated Switch 2 version was not addressed, Konami clarified that the game will be accessible for future Nintendo hardware through backward compatibility options, ensuring the title remains part of Nintendo’s gaming ecosystem. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse adds to Konami’s ongoing commitment to reviving legacy franchises and bringing celebrated IPs to modern platforms.
Both Evil Empire and Motion Twin have expressed excitement in contributing to Castlevania's legacy, highlighting their dedication to respectful innovation within the series. The Castlevania franchise, which debuted in 1986, has sold millions of copies worldwide, with numerous entries appearing on Nintendo platforms ranging from the NES and SNES to the Nintendo DS and, more recently, the Nintendo Switch via collections and ports available on the eShop.
The upcoming release of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse further solidifies the series’ strong ties to Nintendo’s hardware history. With the scheduled release window set for 2026, anticipation is high among long-time Castlevania fans and Nintendo Switch users.
The game’s arrival continues the tradition of bringing beloved, genre-defining experiences to Nintendo platforms, ensuring that a new generation of players can explore the haunted realms that have defined Castlevania for decades.
For continued updates on Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, stay tuned to official Nintendo Direct presentations and Konami’s announcements.
