Those who know me are more than aware that the Castlevania franchise holds a very special place in my heart, and, for years, I longed for a new game. Earlier this year, Konami finally granted my wish, but it appeared as though it would be released later on my beloved hybrid console. Today, however, Konami confirmed the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Switch release is the same day as other platforms.
Belmont's Curse is to be the first new Castlevania game in 12 years, though, as it slips into the main timeline instead of Lord of Shadows, you could argue that it's really 17 years - it's all about perspective. Sure, we've had mobile games in that time - though one look at my Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls review shows they've been less than thrilling - and a series of collections that bring some of the franchise's best games to modern platforms, but nothing beats a fresh journey, particularly when it features the daughter of my favorite Belmont.
Rose Belmont is Trevor and Sypha's child (two names you'll know very well if you've watched the anime or played their respective games), and she has a big task on her hands, as he needs to save Paris in 1499, meaning Belmont's Curse takes place 23 years after Dracula's Curse.
Gameplay-wise, Belmont's Curse features the exploration approach of games like Symphony of the Night, not just the best Castlevania game of all time, in my opinion, but one of the best videogames in history, period.
When is the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse release date?
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse officially launches on October 16 for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. However, there's still no word on a Switch 2 version of the game, though it's almost certain that you'll be able to play the Switch version on the more recent hardware.
Is there a Castlevania: Belmont's Curse trailer?
Of course, there are multiple trailers for Belmont's Curse, and you can watch the most recent one below.
I don't know about you, but I can't wait to dive into Belmont's Curse on Nintendo Switch - a new game is the perfect way to celebrate the franchise's 40th birthday, and I can only hope that this is just the beginning of its revival.