During the Triple-i Initiative presentation on Thursday afternoon (April 9), Konami unveiled a new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, showcasing fresh gameplay and developer insights.
The footage confirms that the title will follow a traditional 2D action and exploration structure, explicitly moving away from the roguelike elements previously associated with its developers.
The trailer features the protagonist, Sonia Belmont, wielding her iconic whip across a version of Paris overrun by supernatural forces. Key highlights include:
Konami producer Tsutomu Taniguchi stated that the team drew significant inspiration from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night to establish the game’s exploratory direction. Lead level designer Sandro described the 1997 masterpiece as a “genre-defining masterpiece” that served as the architectural foundation for Belmont’s Curse.
Addressing public speculation, Matt from Evil Empire stated directly to the camera: “The new Castlevania will not be a roguelike.” Instead, the trailer showcases Sonia leveling up, confirming the light RPG progression system characteristic of the era started by Symphony of the Night.
Konami is officially labeling the project as a “2D action and exploration game.” This specific phrasing stems from a corporate restriction:
Despite these institutional branding choices, the gaming community has already categorized the title on digital platforms. On Steam, the Belmont’s Curse page, much like Bloodstained and the Castlevania Dominus Collection, is already officially tagged by users as a “Metroidvania.”
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