Nintendo Switch Metacritic85

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse - Midnight Edition - Nintendo Switch

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Midnight Edition on Switch includes the full game, Digital Sound & Art Gallery, and three bonus in-game items.

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Free pre-order

Release date 17 Oct 2026
Offline Number of Players Single Player
Base Game Size 10 GB
Spoken Language English
Age Rating Mature
Metacritic Score 85

About the game

A New Chapter of the Belmont Legacy

Play as vampire hunter Rose Belmont
Master the legendary Vampire Killer whip
Explore interconnected Gothic environments
Gain supernatural powers through Arcana
Includes Midnight Edition digital extras
Designed for Nintendo Switch

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse brings a new chapter of Gothic action to Nintendo Switch. Set in Paris in 1499, the story follows Rose Belmont, daughter of the legendary Trevor Belmont, as monstrous creatures overrun the city. Explore the burning streets and Dracula's castle while uncovering a dangerous conspiracy. The Midnight Edition expands the experience with additional costumes, a special Relic and a digital collection celebrating the game's artwork and music.

A Whip Built for Combat and Movement The Vampire Killer is more than a weapon. Use it to swing through the environment, reach difficult areas and move creatively during encounters.
Turn Defeated Bosses into Powers Powerful enemies can become Arcana sealed inside Rose's tarot cards, unlocking spells and special abilities.
Customize Your Combat Style Discover weapons across different categories and combine them with Relics to develop your preferred approach to offense and defense.
A World Made for Exploration Discover interconnected areas filled with Gothic architecture, hidden paths and elements inspired by classic Castlevania adventures.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — Enter the Darkness

Official trailer shared by KONAMI, featuring Rose Belmont, the Gothic environments and the game's exploration-driven combat.

Every new ability opens another possibility in a dangerous world shaped by the Belmont legacy.

Discover the Midnight Edition Contents

Official Edition Comparison

	Standard Edition	Midnight Edition
Main Game	Included	Included
Digital Sound & Art Gallery	Not Included	Included
Trevor Style Costume	Not Included	Included
Sypha Style Costume	Not Included	Included
Family's Grace (Relic)	Not Included	Included

71Tracks

Music tracks featured in the included Digital Sound & Art Gallery, alongside a collection of concept artwork and production sketches.

Continue Your Progress from the Demo

From Demo to Full Adventure

Try the Nintendo Switch Demo KONAMI released a playable demo that introduces the early stages of the adventure.
Keep Your Save Data Retain your demo save data and use the same Nintendo Switch platform and Nintendo Account for the full game.
Update the Full Game Make sure the full version is updated to the latest version before transferring your demo progress.
Continue Your Journey Transfer the supported demo save data to the full game and continue your adventure.

Gothic Action
Vampire Hunters
Hidden Passages
Supernatural Powers
Legendary Bosses

Gothic Action
Vampire Hunters
Hidden Passages
Supernatural Powers
Legendary Bosses

Gothic Action
Vampire Hunters
Hidden Passages
Supernatural Powers
Legendary Bosses

Nintendo Switch Performance and Features

Official Nintendo Switch Specifications

30fps Manufacturer-Listed Frame Rate
6GB Minimum Required Capacity for Midnight Edition

TV ModePlay on a television with the Nintendo Switch connected to its dock. Yes
Tabletop ModeExperience the adventure using the console screen in tabletop mode. Yes
Handheld ModeContinue playing directly on the Nintendo Switch screen. Yes
Save Data CloudNintendo lists Save Data Cloud support. Using this service requires a compatible Nintendo Switch Online membership. Yes
Nintendo Switch 2 CompatibilityNintendo confirms that the Switch version is supported on Nintendo Switch 2 through backward compatibility. Yes

Game Information and Technical Details

Quick Game Facts

Development Studio: Evil Empire
Advisory Studio: Motion Twin
Official Release Date: October 15, 2026
Local Players: 1

Officially Supported Text Languages

Available in

Japanese
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish (Spain)
Portuguese (Brazil)
Russian
Chinese (Traditional)
Chinese (Simplified)
Korean

ESRB T

Teen. Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence.

Additional Specifications

Genre	2D Action-Exploration
Audio Languages	Japanese / English
Compatible Controller	Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Edition Gallery Format	Separate Digital Application

Does the Castlevania Nintendo Switch game support Arabic?

Arabic is not included in KONAMI's official list of supported text or audio languages.

Is the Alucard Style Costume included with every Midnight Edition?

KONAMI identifies the Alucard Style Costume as an early-purchase or pre-order bonus, separate from the regular Midnight Edition contents. The physical version requires an additional online-store download. Eligibility depends on the specific retail copy.

Does the physical Midnight Edition include a SteelBook?

KONAMI identifies the SteelBook and special Rose Belmont tarot card as additional incentives offered by selected retailers in certain regions. They are not guaranteed with every physical Midnight Edition.

Are the Midnight Edition digital extras available without downloading anything?

The edition includes digital content, including a separate gallery application. Access to downloads and any regional redemption entitlements should be confirmed using the instructions supplied with the physical copy.

Can I use the standard Nintendo Switch version on Nintendo Switch 2?

Nintendo confirms backward compatibility for the Switch release. It remains the Nintendo Switch version when played on the newer console.

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