Castlevania's 40th Anniversary: Free Download and Discounts Available
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Castlevania, Konami is offering the original 1986 game for free on the App Store and Google Play until October 24, 2026. Additionally, significant discounts are available on various Castlevania titles in preparation for the upcoming release of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on October 15.
Free Game Download
In honor of its 40th anniversary, Konami is providing the original Castlevania game, released in 1986 for the NES, as a free download on the App Store and Google Play. This offer will remain available until October 24, 2026.
Upcoming Release
The new mainline title, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, is set to launch on October 15 for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. This installment features Rose, the daughter of Trevor Belmont from Castlevania 3, as she battles through Paris and Dracula's castle in 1499.
Discounted Titles
A series-wide sale is currently active on several platforms:
- PlayStation Store: 80% off the Castlevania Anniversary Collection until October 7, 50% off the Dominus Collection, and 70% off both the Advance Collection and the Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood bundle.
- Steam: From September 24 to October 1, similar discounts apply, including 80% off the Anniversary Collection and Lords of Shadow games.
Concert and Demo
Additionally, an orchestral concert celebrating the franchise is scheduled for spring 2027 in London, Tokyo, and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a demo for Belmont's Curse will be available on October 1, allowing players to experience the first chapter, with progress transferable to the full game. Performance will be at 60FPS on most platforms, except for the Switch, which will run at 30FPS.