Konami has scheduled the opening-chapter demo of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse for Oct. 1, 2026. It is listed for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with demo save data able to transfer to the full game if players meet Konami’s requirements.
The demo covers the opening chapter
The demo is planned to include the game’s opening chapter, though some features or content may be restricted. Its listed platforms are PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
To transfer progress, players must use the same platform and account for the demo and full game, keep the demo save data, and update the full game.
Demo frame rate and storage by platform
Konami lists these frame rates and minimum storage requirements for the demo:
| 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 |
The game behind the demo
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a 2D action-exploration game set in Paris in 1499. Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, is the protagonist. The Vampire Killer whip serves as both a weapon and a traversal tool; the game also features seven weapon categories, relics, and Arcana abilities tied to defeated bosses.
The full game is scheduled to launch on Oct. 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Steam, and Nintendo Switch.
