Confirmed Release Dates and Retail Details
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is scheduled for global release in mid-October 2026. Developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami Digital Entertainment, the game marks the eagerly anticipated return of original 2D action Metroidvania gameplay to the storied franchise.
Official release date information is documented across the KONAMI Official Portal, the Steam Store Page, and the official Steam announcement API.
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October 15, 2026 October 14, 2026 Standard: $29.99 USD
Konami Announcement Steam Store API Midnight: $39.99 USD
Release Date and Storefront Verification
- Konami Worldwide Announcement: Konami has officially announced a global launch date of October 15, 2026.
- Steam US Store Listing: The Steam Store Page displays a release date of October 14, 2026. Specific regional unlock times have not been independently announced.
- Official Trailer: Konami's official Release Date Trailer is available on YouTube.
Verified Retail Editions and Pricing
Verified directly through the Steam Storefront:
- Standard Edition ($29.99 USD): Package ID
1601540. Includes the full base game. - Midnight Edition ($39.99 USD): Package ID
1601550. Includes the base game, Digital Sound & Art Gallery, Trevor-style and Sypha-style costumes, and the Family's Grace relic. - Pre-Order Bonus: "Alucard Style" cosmetic costume bonus.
Prices are from the US Steam listing checked October 10, 2026. The difference between its displayed date and KONAMI's announced date is not explained by the sources; exact unlock times remain unverified.
Save Carry-Over from the Playable Demo
KONAMI's official demo page confirms that progress achieved in the free demo will carry over to the retail release under the following conditions:
- Players must play the retail release on the same platform and same user account.
- Demo save data must remain intact in local storage.
- The full version must be updated to its latest version.
Related Release Resources
- Compare package differences in our Editions Guide.
- Check console and PC performance in the Platforms Guide.
- Review hardware requirements in our PC System Requirements Guide.
