From Polygon · Jason Venter · · 1m 10s
Metroid Meets Dead Cells In October's Coolest New Action Game
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse blends Metroid's corridors with Dead Cells' action for October's best game.
In brief
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse blends Metroid's corridors with Dead Cells' action for October's best game. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse releases October 15, 2026, combining Metroidvania exploration with Dead Cells' fast-paced combat. Originally reported by Polygon.
October's New Game
October features Castlevania: Belmont's Curse as one of the year's hottest new releases.
Metroidvania Action
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse mixes Metroid's corridor secrets with Dead Cells' fast-paced combat.
Rose Belmont Controls
Players control Rose Belmont, not Trevor Belmont, with fluid sword and magic combat.
Game Mechanics
Rose gains magic strength by defeating enemies and leveling up with experience points.
Fallen Boss
The Fallen boss moves like a Minotaur, uses projectiles, and absorbs damage.
Paris Exploration
Paris streets overrun with dark monsters as Rose and Trevor investigate the city.
Game Release Date
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse releases October 15, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.
Demo Experience
The demo ends abruptly as players enter a restoration chamber with exploration possibilities.
The short version
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse releases October 15, 2026, combining Metroidvania exploration with Dead Cells' fast-paced combat.
