Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Wiki — Guides, Bosses, Arcana

Every boss you defeat in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is sealed into Rose's tarot deck as an Arcana card. Equipping these cards grants new spells and unique special actions beyond the whip, and combining cards with weapons and Relics is the core of build crafting. The exact number of cards has not been announced, so check the Arcana Cards category as the community catalogues them after launch.

No — the Vampire Killer is the signature weapon, but the game confirms seven distinct weapon categories discovered through exploration. Each category has its own move-set and strengths against certain bosses, and you can pair any of them with offensive or defensive Relics. Our Weapons category breaks down every category and which bosses they excel against.

Six bosses are confirmed by name so far: Death, Medusa and Carmilla return from the series' long history, Isaac returns from Curse of Darkness, and new nightmares Joan of Arc and The Fallen join the roster, both reimagined from French legend. The full boss count has not been announced, and whether Dracula himself is the final boss remains unconfirmed — the community is watching closely.

The game launches globally on October 15, 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. It targets 60 FPS on PC and PS5. Pre-orders are open now with an Alucard Style Costume bonus, and the Midnight Edition adds the Digital Sound & Art Gallery app plus three in-game items.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse ships on PC (Steam), PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. KONAMI's official platform list currently includes the original Switch — a dedicated Switch 2 version has not been announced, despite frequent community requests. Performance targets are 60 FPS on PC and PS5; the Switch version's frame rate has not been detailed.

Yes — it is the 26th mainline Castlevania entry and a direct sequel to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. The story is set in 1499, 23 years after Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades and Alucard sealed Dracula, and follows their daughter Rose Belmont. KONAMI positions it as the first of a new wave of Castlevania products, marking the series' 40th anniversary.