Konami Unveils New Castlevania Products for 40th Anniversary Celebration

Taylor Keatsman

Published: February 14, 2026 2:32 PM ET

Konami Unveils New Castlevania Products for 40th Anniversary Celebration

Konami has recently announced a significant revival of its iconic franchise, Castlevania, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. This event was highlighted during the latest PlayStation State of Play presentation, marking a fresh chapter for the publisher known for its classic titles.

Konami’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of the first Castlevania game, originally titled ‘Akumajō Dracula,’ released in 1986. To honor this milestone, Konami has unveiled a series of new products and projects related to the beloved franchise.

New Game Announcement

Among the exciting news, Konami revealed ‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,’ a new 2D action game that aims to combine the traditional elements of the series with modern innovations. The production team noted that they collaborated with talented studios Evil Empire and Motion Twin to bring this project to life.

Future Prospects for Castlevania

The announcement suggests that this might be just the beginning of an expanded Castlevania universe. In their statement, the production team expressed enthusiasm for reviving the series, stating, “The doors of Castlevania open once more.”

Visual and Promotional Materials

As part of this celebration, Konami has also released a promotional video featuring the official Castlevania 40th anniversary logo. This video pays homage to the franchise’s rich history and features various iconic images from the games.

Previous Releases and Collaborations

Since the last mainline release, ‘Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2’ in 2014, the franchise had been relatively quiet. While fans have seen Castlevania characters in crossover titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and games such as Vampire Survivors and Dead Cells, dedicated titles have been sparse.