Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo coming to Switch next month
Posted on September 20, 2026 by Dawn in News, Switch, Switch 2
Konami have announced that they will be bringing a demo of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse to Nintendo Switch on October 1, a couple of weeks ahead of the full release of the game on October 15. Save data from this will carry over to the full game, allowing players to pick up where they left off upon release.
Here’s some more information about the game:
Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End
1499. Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows.
Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle.Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
Satisfying Whip Action
Castlevania’s iconic whip action is more satisfying than ever!
Crack your whip to move around freely like a trapeze artist!
Master the whip mechanics and be creative to pounce on your prey like a wolf in fast-paced combat!Diverse Bosses and the Arcana System
Face-off against legendary bosses including Death, Medusa and Carmilla in addition to enigmatic new bosses such as Joan of Arc.
Once defeated, bosses are sealed into Rose’s tarot cards, turning them into Arcana – use their skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actionsCustomize Your Battle Style with Weapons and Relics
Customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
Combine equipment you discover through exploration to create your own playstyle!Iconic Castlevania Atmosphere, Reimagined in New Stages
From iconic Gothic aesthetics to vivid, refined visuals, the game presents a fresh take on the world of Castlevania.
Explore maps filled with both new features and familiar elements inspired by classic Castlevania titles.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse releases on October 15. We’ve got some more information about the game here.
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