Castlevania... is back! And fortunately, it looks like it's back with some serious style.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a brand new, traditionally-styled instalment in the classic series, and it's being developed by Konami, Evil Empire (Dead Cells, The Rogue Prince of Persia), and Motion Twin (also Dead Cells).
The game looks great in this reveal trailer, as our new red-headed protagonist battles through a series of dangerous locales. And yes, you come equipped with an all-powerful whip. It's about time!
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The press release reveals:
"Medieval Paris, where the tolling bells herald the end. 1499, Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, Trevor Belmont’s successor ventures into the burning streets and the looming castle to hunt down the beasts."
You can expect "satisfying whip action" which will enable you to "move around freely like a trapeze artist". But there'll also be a variety of other weapons in your arsenal, all of which will contribute to the title's "strategic" combat.
And don't worry, you can also expect the staples of the series, like secret chambers, colourful characters, and more. This, according to Konami, is the first of many new Castlevania games.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is due to release this year on PS5, but how do you feel about this revival? Whip it good in the comments section below.





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This was the highlight of the show for me. I’m so happy Konami hasn’t forgotten about Castlevania, because for a long time I thought they had. This will be a day one purchase, and I love the title for the game.
IT'S HAPPENING!
Colin Moriarty is changing his boxers right now.
Finally...after 100 years, Castlevania is back with a new game and it looks solid!
I'll give kudos to Konami for greenlight this project. Keep this redemption arc and they'll get my full trust again.
THERE IS JUSTICE IN THIS COLD CRUEL WORLD

I can't believe Konami is cool again 😭
I'm so glad Konami finally stopped snorting cocaine, got off that pachinko craze and is finally giving us a new entry in the Castlevania series! I would have personally preferred something centered around Julius in his prime, but we're starved out here, so I'll take what I can get!
They also teased that a new metal gear is coming, and I just hope that they learned their lesson with Metal Gear Survive. Not sure if they can make a new MGS without Kojima, but it would be nice if they actually tried... And I mean ACTUALLY tried, not like what they did with Survive.
This trailer made me think that Konami is targeting fans of "indie metroidvania" type games that became popular well after Castlevania went dormant, rather than fans of Castlevania itself. The aesthetic doesn't scream Castlevania to me. And aesthetic is one of the most important things about Castlevania.
That being said, I am looking forward to playing this. I don't have PS5 (i'm normally on Nintendolife) but Konami would have to be extremely foolish to not release this for Nintendo.
I really hope it's a pure Metroidvania and has zero roguelike elements otherwise I'm out.
It’s great that Castlevania is finally back, but for Konami to become really great, we need that number 1 franchise of all time… Rumble Roses.
I can't believe Konami are back to like this. We get a new Castlevania, Metal Gear collection, a new Silent Hill and even a new jrpg.
Love that art style. Def looks good.
I want them to go back to 3D style like Lords of Shadow.
@Shizzlebob19 New Castlevania and Megaman announced in the last 60 days
This was the announcement of the show for me. Can’t wait to see more!
looks great !
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@charbtronic Right? He's gonna need a ride to Walmart.
@Zuljaras Your collection just got bigger.
I was absolutely beaming with delight when I saw this. Happy 40th Castlevania and to many more years to come.
Yusssssssssssss
Please be a metroidvania and NOT a roguelite!!!
Yesssssssss! Konami is cooking right now. What a bunch of solid announcements with this being the big surprise. Love to see it!
Best reveal of show.
It's not doing it for me, but i'm happy to see the series back.
Cannot wait for this! Can't come sooner .
Afaik evil empire made the rogue prince of Persia, right?
If so, I hope this more motion twin than them because that game was...boring as hell after a handful of runs.
I don't like what I'm seeing. It seems extremely generic to me. Ayami Kojima (art) and Michiru Yamane (music) are a big part of the Castlevania franchise. I'm a big Castlevania fan, but for now, I'm keeping my expectations low.
YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES
Much more excited than GoW metroidvania.
@GirlVersusGame It will!!!
This looks pretty neat, would love to get into this series. I instantly thought of @Zuljaras when I seen this trailer 😃
@Bundersvessel Castlevania is one of the best things in the universe
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