Belmont's Curse FAQ
The questions everyone is asking before launch
When does Castlevania: Belmont's Curse release?
October 15, 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Some regional storefronts list October 14 depending on time zone.
Who do you play as?
Rose Belmont, the newest wielder of the Belmont bloodline. She fights through a ruined 1499 Paris with a sword and her mother's magical tarot deck — and the legendary Vampire Killer whip is part of her arsenal.
How does the Arcana (tarot) system work?
Defeated bosses are sealed into Rose's tarot cards as Arcana. Equipping a card grants that boss's powers — spells, unique special actions, and build-defining effects.
Did demo progress carry over to the full game?
Yes. The free demo ran October 1–8, 2026 and covered the opening streets up to the first boss, The Fallen. Its save progress carries into the full game.
Is it a roguelite like Dead Cells?
No. Despite coming from Evil Empire and Motion Twin, the Dead Cells studios, Belmont's Curse is a direct Metroidvania — one persistent map to explore and unlock, not a run-based loop.
Who is making the game?
Evil Empire and Motion Twin co-developing with Konami, as part of the Castlevania series' 40th anniversary. It is the first all-new 2D Castlevania in a decade.