Konami Announces Castlevania: Belmont's Curse for 2026 Release
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Konami has announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse during the Sony State of Play, a new stylized 2D game co-developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin slated for a 2026 release to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary.
Konami is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of its legendary franchise with a brand new entry. During the recent Sony State of Play, the publisher revealed Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a stylized two dimensional action game scheduled to launch in 2026. According to reporting by IGN South Africa, the project is being co-developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, a powerhouse pairing that immediately raises expectations for tight movement and responsive combat.
This announcement kicks off a year of anniversary celebrations for a series that began on the Nintendo Entertainment System and has since expanded into critically acclaimed Netflix animation and a massive cross-generational fanbase. For a community that has spent years hoping for a return to traditional roots, the involvement of developers known for mastery of the genre feels like a deliberate and welcome choice by Konami.
As the industry looks ahead to 2026, Belmont's Curse positions itself as a major nostalgic and cultural milestone for players across modern platforms. We will be watching closely to see how the developers balance the classic vampire hunting formula with contemporary design standards, especially as more details emerge leading up to launch.
Tags: Castlevania, Konami, Evil Empire, Motion Twin, State of Play
Original article: IGN South Africa