Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced new details regarding various 40th anniversary commemorative campaigns as the Castlevania series celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Alongside the free release of the original Castlevania, the latest entry in the franchise, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, will launch on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Note: This article is based on information released in Japan. Please check the local official website for sales information in your country or region.
Unveiling New Details to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Castlevania Series!
The Castlevania series finally reaches its 40th anniversary on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
To celebrate this milestone, the free release of the original Castlevania has kicked off for a limited time on the App Store and Google Play.
A sale featuring up to 80% off select Castlevania series titles is also underway.
On top of that, Konami revealed a wealth of exciting announcements, including an orchestral concert, vinyl record releases of series soundtracks, and pop-up merchandise events!
Free Release of the Original Castlevania Mobile App!
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The mobile app version of Castlevania, the very first title in the series originally released for the Family Computer (Famicom) in 1993, is now available for free!
- Distribution Period: Friday, September 25, 2026 to Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM
You can download the game on the App Store and Google Play.
As long as you claim the game during the distribution period, you can continue playing even after the promotion ends!
Take this opportunity to dive into this classic during the 40th anniversary celebration.
Castlevania Series Titles: Limited-Time Sale of up to 80% Off!
In celebration of the 40th anniversary, a major sale on Castlevania series titles is currently underway!
This is your chance to pick them up at up to 80% off for a limited time.
Nintendo eShop
- Castlevania Anniversary Collection: 80% off
- Castlevania Dominus Collection: 50% off
- Castlevania Advance Collection: 70% off
The sale runs from Friday, September 25 to Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
PlayStation Store
- Castlevania Anniversary Collection: 80% off
- Castlevania Dominus Collection: 50% off
- Castlevania Advance Collection: 70% off
- Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood: 70% off
The sale runs from Wednesday, September 23 to Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Steam Store
- Castlevania Anniversary Collection: 80% off
- Castlevania Dominus Collection: 50% off
- Castlevania Advance Collection: 70% off
The sale runs from Friday, September 25 to Friday, October 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM.
You can check out sale information on additional bundles and items on the Castlevania Series 40th Anniversary Special Site!
Concerts, Vinyl Soundtrack Releases, and Pop-Up Events Confirmed!
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary, Konami will hold a variety of series-related events, including concerts and pop-up merchandise exhibitions.
Soundtrack streaming and vinyl record releases have also been confirmed!
40th Anniversary Announcements
- Castlevania 40th Anniversary An Orchestral Concert scheduled for Spring 2027 in Tokyo, London, and LA
- Music From Akumajo Dracula Black / Red streaming starts Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Vinyl releases confirmed for Castlevania and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
- Castlevania POP UP STORE confirmed at Hakaba no Garou
- Participation confirmed for Horror & Mystery Fest in Daimaru
Check the Castlevania Series 40th Anniversary Special Site for the latest updates.
The Castlevania series is also gearing up for the release of the latest entry, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, on Thursday, October 15, 2026!
The game is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and Nintendo Switch.
Check the official Castlevania X account (@Castlevania_JP) for all the latest updates on the series!
「Castlevania（悪魔城ドラキュラ）」シリーズ40周年を記念して、App Store・Google Play向けに初代『悪魔城ドラキュラ』の無料配信を本日から期間限定で開始しました。
詳細はこちらのサイトをご確認ください。https://t.co/idDqFm9U25#Castlevania pic.twitter.com/JdgZqu18nF
— Castlevania（キャッスルヴァニア）公式 (@Castlevania_JP) September 25, 2026
