Official Demo Scope and Specifications
Ahead of the global October 15, 2026 launch, Konami released a public playable demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse across all major platforms. The demo offers players a focused introduction to Rose Belmont's agility, combat systems, and the dark gothic atmosphere of 1499 Paris.
As documented on the KONAMI Demo Overview and the PlayStation Blog Hands-On Report, here are the official specifications and transfer policies.
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Scope stated by Konami PS5: 6GB / Switch: 3GB Same Platform & Account
No room route verified Xbox: 5GB / Steam: 4GB Keep Save / Update Full Game
Platform Availability and Minimum Required Capacity
The demo is accessible across all four announced retail platforms, with verified minimum required storage capacity:
| Platform | Minimum Required Capacity | Listed Demo Frame Rate |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | 6 GB | 60 FPS Target |
| Xbox Series X/S | 5 GB | 60 FPS Target |
| Nintendo Switch | 3 GB | 30 FPS Target |
| PC (Steam) | 4 GB | 60 FPS Target |
Save Data Transfer Policy
Konami has outlined strict requirements to ensure demo progression transfers successfully into the retail release:
- Same Platform and Account: Demo save data can only be imported into the full game on the same platform and user account.
- Intact Save File: Do not delete your demo save data from your system storage after completing the demo.
- Latest Software Update: The full retail version must be updated to its latest software version for save migration to initialize.
Suggested Practice from Preview Coverage
These controls are reported in a separate PS5 hands-on preview. The demo page does not establish that every preview ability appears in the public demo. Follow your platform's actual control prompts.
- Core Movement: Test Rose's Circle dodge, slide, double-tap backflip, and wall jump agility.
- Arcana Whip Grapple: Latch onto overhead anchors with R2 to navigate vertical hazards.
- Combat Flow: Practice weapon strikes and defeating enemies to restore mana for L1 healing.
Related Release Resources
- Check announced release dates in the Release Date Guide.
- Compare special edition packages in our Editions Guide.
- Learn boss combat tactics in The Fallen Boss Guide.
