Gothic 2D Action-Exploration
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Wiki

Follow Rose Belmont through a monster-infested Paris, using the Vampire Killer whip to fight and traverse dangerous stages. Uncover secrets, seal defeated bosses as Arcana, and shape your combat style with weapons and Relics.
- Steam Released Oct 14, 2026
- 4 Platform Families
- 7 Weapon Categories
- 11 Text Languages
- Single-Player Adventure
What is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a single-player 2D action-exploration game set in Paris in 1499, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, faces supernatural threats while exploring burning streets and Dracula's castle.
The Vampire Killer whip supports both combat and traversal, while defeated bosses grant powers through the Arcana tarot-card system. Players can also combine weapons from seven categories with Relics, explore secret routes, and confront foes including Death, Medusa, Carmilla and Joan of Arc.
Browse guides- Developer
- KONAMI, Evil Empire
- Advisory Studio
- Motion Twin
- Publisher
- KONAMI
- Platforms
- Steam PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
- Genre
- 2D Action-Exploration
- Protagonist
- Rose Belmont
- Weapon Categories
- 7
- Text Languages
- 11
- Release Date
- Oct 14, 2026 on Steam
- Players
- Max. 1
- Modes
- Single player
Latest Updates
Castlevania Belmont's Curse All Bosses Guide & Strategies
Mastering Castlevania Belmont's Curse Arcana Systems
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Best Relics Guide
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Best Weapons Guide
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Carmilla Boss Fight Guide
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Death Boss Fight Guide
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Final Boss Fight Guide
Mastering Castlevania Belmont's Curse Holy Cross Arcana
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Joan Boss Fight Guide
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Medusa Boss Fight Guide
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Relics Guide for Combat
Castlevania Belmont's Curse The Fallen Boss Fight Guide
Start Here
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Beginner Guide
Learn the core controls, how to survive your first encounters, and what to prioritize while exploring the opening areas of Paris.
- 2
Whip Movement & Traversal
Understand how to use the Vampire Killer whip for movement, repositioning, and reaching otherwise inaccessible routes.
- 3
Bosses & Arcana
Discover how defeated bosses become tarot-card Arcana and how their powers expand your options in battle and exploration.
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Weapons & Relics
Compare the seven weapon categories and learn how Relic effects can complement different offensive and defensive styles.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Wiki Hub
Eight focused hubs covering everything from your first steps in Paris to every boss, weapon and secret.
Explore the wiki
Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs, 100% routes, maps, collectibles and progression tips.
Combat
Boss strategies, weapon loadouts, Arcana powers and Relic builds for every fight.
Story & Characters
Rose's journey, Belmont family lore, every ending and cutscene explained.
Releases & Demos
Release dates and times, demo access and save transfers on every platform.
Editions
Midnight Edition contents, costumes, physical releases, steelbook and pricing compared.
Platforms
Steam, PS5, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2 performance, differences and fixes.
Media & Reviews
Reviews, Metacritic scores, voice cast, soundtrack and playtime details.
Support & Fixes
Fixes for launch problems, black screens, controls and save transfers.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Beginner Guide
Start your journey through Castlevania: Belmont's Curse with essential combat, movement, and exploration tips. Learn how Rose Belmont uses the Vampire Killer whip, weapons, and Arcana abilities to survive the monster-infested streets of Paris.
Start your journey in 1499 Paris
Begin as Rose Belmont in 1499 Paris, where monstrous creatures have invaded the city.
Master the Vampire Killer whip
Practice using the Vampire Killer whip for combat and aerial traversal, including swinging through challenging areas.
Learn sword basics
Learn basic sword combat. KONAMI describes the Sword as an easy-to-use weapon with solid attack power.
Explore and check walls
Explore hidden chambers, investigate suspicious walls, and look for equipment. Some breakable walls conceal health-restoring meat.
Earn your first Arcana
Defeat bosses to acquire Arcana tarot cards, then use their spells and special actions alongside your weapons and Relics.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Walkthrough
Follow Rose Belmont's adventure through the burning streets of Paris, underground environments, and Dracula's Castle. Explore the major locations revealed by KONAMI and find guidance for progressing through the game's interconnected world.
Paris Streets
Explore medieval Paris in 1499 as Rose investigates the monstrous invasion threatening the city.
Paris Sewers
Enter the underground sewers and confront The Fallen, identified by KONAMI as the first major threat Rose encounters.
Paris Catacombs
Explore the catacombs beneath Paris, an underground environment featured in the official release-date gameplay trailer.
Dracula's Castle
Explore the castle's dark halls, discover hidden equipment, and encounter powerful enemies, including Carmilla.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Bosses
Discover the officially identified bosses in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, including returning Castlevania villains and new enemies. Learn about their established abilities, story connections, and the Arcana system that transforms defeated bosses into usable powers.
The Fallen
A mysterious monster terrorizing Paris and the first boss threat Rose encounters in the sewers.
Joan of Arc
A new boss encounter inspired by the French heroine who received a divine revelation and fought during the Hundred Years' War.
Medusa
A monstrous creature with the body of a giant serpent whose petrifying gaze has turned countless victims to stone.
Isaac
A devil forgemaster capable of creating and commanding demons, with a history involving Trevor Belmont.
Carmilla
A powerful vampire awaiting Rose inside Dracula's Castle, distinguished by her bloodstained dress.
Death
Dracula's right-hand servant, a Grim Reaper whose soul-reaping scythe can cut through space itself.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Weapons
Explore the weapon system in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, featuring seven distinct weapon categories and equipment discovered through exploration. Learn about the legendary Vampire Killer, swords, weapon locations, and how different equipment supports Rose Belmont's combat style.
Vampire Killer
The legendary holy whip of the Belmont family, used by Rose for both combat and movement.
Longsword
Rose's default sword, available at the beginning of the game according to launch-day weapon coverage.
Bastard Sword
A one-handed sword reported in the Paris Streets area near the Court of Justice.
Seven Weapon Categories
KONAMI confirms that the game features weapons spanning seven distinct categories, allowing players to customize their fighting style.
Weapon Discovery
Find additional equipment during exploration and combine weapons with Relics to create different combat loadouts.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Arcana Guide
Understand how the Arcana system turns defeated bosses into supernatural abilities in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Learn how Rose Belmont obtains tarot cards and uses their powers for magic, special actions, and combat customization.
Meet the bosses of Paris and the castle
Encounter powerful bosses throughout Paris and Dracula's Castle, including Death, Medusa, Carmilla, and Joan of Arc.
Seal a defeated boss into a tarot card
Defeat a boss to seal its power into one of Rose Belmont's tarot cards, creating an Arcana.
Cast spells and special actions
Use acquired Arcana abilities to cast spells or perform special actions.
Combine Arcana with weapons and Relics
Experiment with Arcana abilities alongside Rose's available weapons and Relics to develop a suitable combat approach.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Map and Secrets
Explore the interconnected locations and hidden discoveries of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Find information about secret chambers, breakable walls, hidden equipment, and exploration rewards throughout Paris and Dracula's Castle.
Hidden Chambers
The game includes secret chambers that reward players for investigating areas beyond the obvious route.
Breakable Walls
Certain walls can be destroyed to reveal hidden items, including health-restoring meat.
Weapons and Relics
Explore optional areas to discover additional weapons and Relics that expand Rose's equipment options.
Hidden Upgrades
KONAMI confirms that exploration rewards players with secrets, powerful upgrades, and equipment.
Castle Exploration
Dracula's Castle contains interconnected environments, hidden discoveries, and challenges inspired by classic Castlevania games.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Relics and Builds
Learn how weapons and Relics shape combat customization in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Explore the confirmed offensive and defensive roles of Relics, the Family's Grace bonus item, and equipment combinations that support different playstyles.
Offensive Relics
Relics can trigger powerful offensive effects as part of Rose Belmont's customizable combat equipment.
Defensive Relics
KONAMI confirms that Relics can also provide defensive effects, giving players additional ways to shape their combat approach.
Family's Grace
A named in-game Relic included among the three bonus items provided with the Midnight Edition.
Weapon Loadouts
Experiment with weapons from seven distinct categories alongside Relics and Arcana abilities to customize Rose's fighting style.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Characters and Story
Discover the characters, Belmont family history, and story setting of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Learn how Rose Belmont's adventure in 1499 Paris connects to Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, Dracula, and the events of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.
Rose Belmont
The protagonist and daughter of Trevor Belmont, a young vampire hunter who bears Dracula's curse in her right arm.
Trevor Belmont
The legendary vampire hunter who defeated Dracula 23 years earlier and travels toward Paris with his daughter Rose.
Sypha Belnades
Rose's mother and Trevor's former companion, who fought Dracula but died from his curse shortly after Rose's birth.
Count Dracula
The immortal vampire king and lord of Dracula's Castle, whose earlier defeat and subsequent resurrection shape the story's background.
1499 Paris
The game's primary historical setting, situated 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, where supernatural creatures threaten the city.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse FAQ
Verified answers for new and returning Castlevania: Belmont's Curse players choosing a platform, starting the game or learning its core systems.
When was Castlevania: Belmont's Curse released?
The Steam store lists October 14, 2026 as its PC release date. KONAMI and the PlayStation and Nintendo storefronts list October 15, 2026 for the wider launch; release dates therefore differ by storefront or region.
Which platforms can I play Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on?
The game is available on Steam for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Nintendo Switch. The Xbox store also lists Xbox Play Anywhere support; no official Roblox version has been identified.
Can Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo progress transfer to the full game?
Yes. Keep your demo save and use the full game on the same platform and account, updated to its latest version. KONAMI notes an Xbox exception: an Xbox Series X|S demo save cannot be imported directly into Xbox on PC; import it into the full game on the console first, then use Play Anywhere.
How does the Arcana system work in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
After Rose defeats certain bosses, they are sealed into tarot cards as Arcana. Their powers can provide spells and special actions; announced bosses include Death, Medusa, Carmilla and Joan of Arc.
What is included in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Midnight Edition?
Midnight Edition includes the full game, a separate Digital Sound & Art Gallery, Trevor and Sypha Style Costumes, and the Family's Grace Relic. The Alucard Style Costume is described separately as an early-purchase or pre-order bonus, subject to the applicable offer terms.
Ready to Master Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
From your first whip-assisted jump to Arcana abilities, dangerous bosses and secret paths, explore focused guides to help you navigate Rose Belmont's adventure.