Konami’s free Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo was available in the U.S. on October 1, 2026. It covers the opening chapter, and its save can carry over to the full game if you meet Konami’s requirements. The demo’s October 1 date was covered in NeoTeo’s earlier update.
Konami lists the full game for October 15, 2026.
Platforms and official demo specifications
Konami lists four demo platforms, with different frame rates and minimum storage requirements:
| Platform | Demo frame rate | Minimum storage |
| PlayStation 5 | 60 fps | 6 GB |
| Nintendo Switch | 30 fps | 3 GB |
| Xbox Series X|S | 60 fps | 5 GB |
| Steam | 60 fps | 4 GB |
How demo saves carry over
Yes, you can continue your demo progress in the full game. Use the same platform and account for both, keep the demo save data, and update the full game to its latest version before transferring.
Player reports about Nintendo Switch 2
Players have reported that the Nintendo Switch version runs at 60 fps and 1080p in handheld and TV modes on Nintendo Switch 2. Other players describe performance at 30 fps. These are player observations, not official Nintendo Switch 2 specifications from Konami.
