Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Ends 12-Year Hiatus

Wccftech posted that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse ends the franchise's 12-year absence from new releases. Their Gamescom 2026 hands-on preview states that Evil Empire delivers the series' deliberate combat and intricate level design. The post describes the game as a brilliant 2D return for Konami. The accompanying article carries the headline Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Ends 12-Year Hiatus, As Evil Empire Nails The Series' Deliberate Combat And Intricate Level Design.