{"id":1466,"date":"2026-06-11T03:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T03:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/?p=1466"},"modified":"2026-08-15T03:58:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T03:58:01","slug":"gothic-horror-returns-castlevania-belmonts-curse-slated-for-october-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/gothic-horror-returns-castlevania-belmonts-curse-slated-for-october-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Gothic Horror Returns: Castlevania Belmont&#8217;s Curse Slated for October Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legendary Collaboration: Konami has partnered with The Rogue Prince of Persia developer Evil Empire alongside Dead Cells studio Motion Twin as consultants to deliver a premier 2D action-exploration Metroidvania.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A New Belmont Era: Set in 1499 Paris, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula\u2019s Curse, the story stars Rose Belmont\u2014daughter of Trevor Belmont\u2014as she hunts creatures through Parisian catacombs and Dracula&#8217;s castle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Editions and Pre-Orders: Pre-orders are live now, featuring a bonus Alucard-style costume alongside a digital Midnight Edition packed with sound tracks, art galleries, and legacy cosmetics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gothic action fans have a major milestone to look forward to this autumn. Konami Digital Entertainment has officially announced that its upcoming 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania adventure, Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse, will launch globally on October 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_a-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by Evil Empire with creative consultation from Motion Twin, Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse transports players to 1499 Paris, 23 years after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula\u2019s Curse. Players control Rose Belmont, daughter of legendary vampire hunter Trevor Belmont. Armed with the iconic whip Vampire Killer alongside a versatile array of sub-weapons, Rose must purge a demonic horde sweeping through Paris&#8217;s subterranean catacombs and the looming halls of Dracula&#8217;s castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Showcased during the Xbox Games Showcase with original character art by renowned artist Katsuya Terada, the game blends tight platforming with deep exploration and fast-paced combat. Players who pre-order any edition unlock an exclusive Alucard-themed costume, while the digital Midnight Edition includes a 71-track digital soundtrack, an art book, and nostalgic cosmetic outfits modeled after Trevor and Sypha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1434\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_b-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_b-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1435\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_c-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_c-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1436\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_d-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_d-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_d-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_d-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_d-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_d-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1437\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_e-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_e-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_e-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_e-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_e-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_e.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1438\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_f-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_f-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_f-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_f-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_f-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A045_f-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse releases October 15, 2026, on PC (Steam, Xbox on PC), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with the Nintendo Switch release date to be detailed in a future update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Castlevania: Belmont\u2018s Curse Release Date Trailer (VA: EN) | KONAMI\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HJKj6H4dChA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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All Rights Reserved. Castlevania and KONAMI are registered trademarks or trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. PlayStation and PS5 are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Steam and the Steam logo are registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gothic action fans have a major milestone to look forward to this autumn. Konami Digital Entertainment has officially announced that its upcoming 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania adventure, Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse, will launch globally on October 15, 2026. Developed by Evil Empire with creative consultation from Motion Twin, Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse transports players to 1499 Paris, 23 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1439,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[178,174,175,177,176],"tags":[60],"class_list":["post-1466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-multi","category-pc","category-ps5","category-switch","category-xbox","tag-featured"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1466"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1466\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1467,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1466\/revisions\/1467"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}