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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is the newest entry in Konami's long-running gothic action series, developed in partnership with the studio behind Dead Cells. The game transplants the Belmont saga to medieval Paris and arrives alongside Konami's announcement that more Castlevania projects are planned as the franchise reaches its 40th year.

  • Dead Cells influence: The team known for the roguelike-Metroidvania Dead Cells is helping craft this instalment, suggesting a blend of tight combat and contemporary design sensibilities layered onto classic Castlevania mechanics.
  • New setting: Belmont's Curse shifts the action to a darker, medieval Paris — promising a gothic atmosphere and locales that expand the series' usual castle-and-corridor palette.
  • Modernised action: Early information points to an emphasis on visceral, action-led encounters that keep the series’ signature monster-slaying feel while updating pacing and systems for current audiences.
  • Franchise roadmap: Konami frames the release not as a standalone revival but as an opening move; the publisher says additional Castlevania projects are on the slate around the 40th anniversary celebrations.
  • Expectations: Fans can likely anticipate a mix of nostalgia and fresh ideas—classic Belmont themes reunited with the experimental energy associated with the Dead Cells team.
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun (https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/castlevania-belmonts-curse-sees-dead-cells-devs-bring-back-vampire-whippage-and-konami-say-its-just-the-start-of-a-revival)