Konami is officially bringing back its legendary 2D action-exploration franchise. Thankfully, fans will not have to wait until launch day to play it. A free ‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ demo arrives on ‘October 1’ across all major platforms. This exciting release gives players a two-week head start before the full game officially launches on October 15.
A New Generation of Vampire Hunters
The game takes place in 1499 Paris. Specifically, this timeline is exactly 23 years after the events of ‘Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse’. Players will control ‘Rose Belmont’. She is the daughter of the legendary vampire hunter, ‘Trevor Belmont’. Interestingly, Rose carries Dracula’s curse directly in her right arm. Meanwhile, Trevor also returns to Paris to answer a desperate request for help.
Furthermore, Konami is developing this highly anticipated entry alongside Evil Empire. Fans know Evil Empire from their stellar work on ‘The Rogue Prince of Persia’. Additionally, Motion Twin, the creators of ‘Dead Cells’, is serving in a crucial advisory role. As a result, early previews remain overwhelmingly positive.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Demo Details & Save Transfers
The upcoming Castlevania Belmont’s Curse demo launches on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Most importantly, players can transfer their demo save data directly into the full game. However, you must play the demo and the final release on the exact same platform and account. Furthermore, Konami notes that you must update the full game to its latest version before transferring your files.
Consequently, this demo functions more like an early access start rather than a restricted trial. Players can confidently learn the new combat mechanics without losing their hard-earned progress.
Performance, Storage & Classic Features
In addition to the release date, Konami revealed the exact storage requirements for the demo. The PS5 version requires 6GB. Next, the Xbox Series X/S build needs 5GB. Meanwhile, Steam requires 4GB, and the Nintendo Switch edition only takes up 3GB. Performance-wise, the PS5, Xbox, and Steam versions target a buttery smooth 60 FPS. Conversely, the Switch version will run at 30 FPS.
Finally, this game perfectly celebrates the franchise’s 40th anniversary year. Gameplay remains deeply rooted in classic exploration. However, the developers added faster whip traversal and multiple weapon categories. Players will also utilize a brand-new Arcana system. Therefore, Rose can seal defeated bosses into tarot cards to learn powerful new spells. Ultimately, fans can expect familiar faces like Dracula, Death, Medusa, and Carmilla to clash with brand-new enemies like Joan of Arc.
