Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will arrive on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026, launching simultaneously across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Developed by Evil Empire, the 2D action-adventure title marks the franchise's return after a 12-year hiatus and returns the series to a side-scrolling format.
Background and release details
Konami announced the official release date and platform rollout in its public release: the Nintendo Switch version will be available day-and-date with other platforms on October 15, 2026.
Developed by French studio Evil Empire, Belmont’s Curse is positioned as the first new Castlevania entry since the series' extended absence.
Narrative and gameplay highlights
Set in Paris in 1499, Belmont’s Curse takes place more than two decades after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse.
Players assume the role of Rose Belmont, the daughter of vampire hunter Trevor Belmont.
An April gameplay trailer showed Rose engaging a corrupted version of Joan of Arc and confronting a shadowy antagonist referred to as The Fallen.
Pre-orders and availability
Konami has opened pre-orders through major retailers: the title is listed at Amazon and GameStop for preorder, and it will be offered digitally on Nintendo eShop and other platform stores at launch on October 15, 2026.
Industry context and credits
Belmont’s Curse is developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami.
The release was noted alongside other franchise news, including the reported passing of veteran Castlevania and Bloodstained developer Shutaro Iida at age 52, a development the industry has acknowledged in recent coverage.
What this means for Nintendo Switch owners
Switch players will receive the same build at launch as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, ensuring cross-platform availability from day one.
With its classic 2D action roots and a historical setting centered on Rose Belmont, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is positioned as a flagship return for the franchise when it arrives on October 15, 2026.
For continuing coverage, watch for official Konami updates, additional trailers, and storefront listings on the Nintendo eShop as the release approaches.
Developed by Evil Empire, the 2D action-adventure title marks the franchise's return after a 12-year hiatus and returns the series to a side-scrolling format.
Background and release details
Konami announced the official release date and platform rollout in its public release: the Nintendo Switch version will be available day-and-date with other platforms on October 15, 2026.
Developed by French studio Evil Empire, Belmont’s Curse is positioned as the first new Castlevania entry since the series' extended absence.
Narrative and gameplay highlights
Set in Paris in 1499, Belmont’s Curse takes place more than two decades after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse.
Players assume the role of Rose Belmont, the daughter of vampire hunter Trevor Belmont.
An April gameplay trailer showed Rose engaging a corrupted version of Joan of Arc and confronting a shadowy antagonist referred to as The Fallen.
Pre-orders and availability
Konami has opened pre-orders through major retailers: the title is listed at Amazon and GameStop for preorder, and it will be offered digitally on Nintendo eShop and other platform stores at launch on October 15, 2026.
Industry context and credits
Belmont’s Curse is developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami.
The release was noted alongside other franchise news, including the reported passing of veteran Castlevania and Bloodstained developer Shutaro Iida at age 52, a development the industry has acknowledged in recent coverage.
What this means for Nintendo Switch owners
Switch players will receive the same build at launch as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, ensuring cross-platform availability from day one.
With its classic 2D action roots and a historical setting centered on Rose Belmont, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is positioned as a flagship return for the franchise when it arrives on October 15, 2026.
For continuing coverage, watch for official Konami updates, additional trailers, and storefront listings on the Nintendo eShop as the release approaches.
