Konami has confirmed it will terminate online service for Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, removing the game from Apple Arcade on August 20, 2026 and shutting down service entirely on September 3, 2026 (PDT).
The announcement closes a multi-stage lifecycle for the mobile action-platformer that began with a limited regional release in 2019.
Background and release history
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls first appeared in September 2019 as a Canada-exclusive release for Android and iOS, relying on in-game currency and microtransactions.
The title was taken offline about a year later, then relaunched on Apple Arcade in September 2021.
When it joined Apple Arcade, the game removed its microtransaction model in favor of the subscription service, and the move broadened its audience among Castlevania fans.
The project also benefited from the participation of series veterans Ayami Kojima (character design) and Michiru Yamane (music), whose involvement drew attention from long-time franchise followers.
Konami statement and timeline
Konami issued a formal notice on the game’s official site thanking players for their support and announcing the end of service.
The company stated that after continuing support since the Apple Arcade launch in September 2021, it has decided to terminate service on September 3, 2026 (PDT).
The publisher also confirmed the game will be removed from Apple Arcade on August 20, 2026 and expressed gratitude to players and the development and operations teams for their contributions.
Fan response and platform requests
The shutdown prompted immediate fan reaction, with many players asking Konami to preserve Grimoire of Souls by re-releasing it on other platforms.
One vocal supporter urged Konami to bring the game to consoles with an offline mode and suggested a paid re-release at a reasonable price.
Community calls have included requests for ports to PC storefronts and consoles such as Nintendo Switch, though Konami has not announced any plans beyond the confirmed Apple Arcade removal and service termination dates.
What players should know
- Removal from Apple Arcade: August 20, 2026
- Service termination (servers offline): September 3, 2026 (PDT)
Players who wish to try Grimoire of Souls can access it on Apple Arcade until August 20.
Konami’s official notice and the game’s release history provide the verified timeline for the title’s lifecycle.
Readers are invited to share whether they’d like to see the game returned on other platforms in the comments.
The announcement closes a multi-stage lifecycle for the mobile action-platformer that began with a limited regional release in 2019.
Background and release history
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls first appeared in September 2019 as a Canada-exclusive release for Android and iOS, relying on in-game currency and microtransactions.
The title was taken offline about a year later, then relaunched on Apple Arcade in September 2021.
When it joined Apple Arcade, the game removed its microtransaction model in favor of the subscription service, and the move broadened its audience among Castlevania fans.
The project also benefited from the participation of series veterans Ayami Kojima (character design) and Michiru Yamane (music), whose involvement drew attention from long-time franchise followers.
Konami statement and timeline
Konami issued a formal notice on the game’s official site thanking players for their support and announcing the end of service.
The company stated that after continuing support since the Apple Arcade launch in September 2021, it has decided to terminate service on September 3, 2026 (PDT).
The publisher also confirmed the game will be removed from Apple Arcade on August 20, 2026 and expressed gratitude to players and the development and operations teams for their contributions.
Fan response and platform requests
The shutdown prompted immediate fan reaction, with many players asking Konami to preserve Grimoire of Souls by re-releasing it on other platforms.
One vocal supporter urged Konami to bring the game to consoles with an offline mode and suggested a paid re-release at a reasonable price.
Community calls have included requests for ports to PC storefronts and consoles such as Nintendo Switch, though Konami has not announced any plans beyond the confirmed Apple Arcade removal and service termination dates.
What players should know
- Removal from Apple Arcade: August 20, 2026
- Service termination (servers offline): September 3, 2026 (PDT)
Players who wish to try Grimoire of Souls can access it on Apple Arcade until August 20.
Konami’s official notice and the game’s release history provide the verified timeline for the title’s lifecycle.
Readers are invited to share whether they’d like to see the game returned on other platforms in the comments.
