Konami Commemorates 40 Years of Castlevania with Free Game and Upcoming Releases
- Original Castlevania game available for free until October 24, 2026.
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse set to launch on October 15 for multiple platforms.
- Series-wide sales and a 40th Anniversary orchestral concert planned for 2027.
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania franchise, Konami is offering the original 1986 game for free on the App Store and Google Play until October 24, 2026. The classic title, which debuted on the NES, is being made available as part of the celebrations leading up to the release of the new entry, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, scheduled for next month.
Initially introduced in the original Castlevania, vampire hunter Simon Belmont embarks on his quest against Dracula. The upcoming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse features Rose, the daughter of Trevor Belmont from Castlevania 3, as she navigates Paris and Dracula’s castle in 1499, wielding the Vampire Killer whip. This new game is set to launch on October 15, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
A comprehensive sale across various platforms coincides with this celebration. On the PlayStation Store, the Castlevania Anniversary Collection is available at an 80% discount until October 7, while the Dominus Collection is discounted by 50%. The Advance Collection and the Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood bundle are both being offered at a 70% discount. Similarly, on Steam from September 24 to October 1, the Anniversary Collection and other collections enjoy significant discounts of up to 80%.
Additionally, a Castlevania 40th Anniversary orchestral concert is scheduled for spring 2027 in London, Tokyo, and Los Angeles. However, fans unable to attend can enjoy the soundtrack of Castlevania: Black & Red which is now available on major streaming platforms.
Developer Evil Empire, recognized for its work on Dead Cells, has confirmed that the demo for Belmont’s Curse will be released on October 1, 2023, across Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players who download the demo will gain access to the first chapter with progress transferable to the full game upon its release. The demo is expected to run at 60 FPS on most platforms, with the Nintendo Switch version operating at 30 FPS.
News Courtesy of Eurogamer
