Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. has announced new details regarding various campaigns and other initiatives to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the " Castlevania " series, which falls on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
In addition to the original "Castlevania" being made available for free, the latest entry in the series, " Castlevania: Belmont's Curse," will be released on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
New details revealed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the "Castlevania" series!
The "Castlevania" series will finally celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
To commemorate this, the original "Castlevania" is now available for free on the App Store and Google Play for a limited time.
In addition, a sale offering up to 80% off select “Castlevania” series titles is now underway.
Furthermore, a wealth of new information was announced, including concerts, the release of vinyl records featuring the series’ soundtrack, and the scheduling of merchandise events!
The original "Castlevania" app is now available for free!
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The first game in the series, " Castlevania," originally released for the Family Computer in 1993, is now available as a free smartphone app!
- Availability Period: Friday, September 25, 2026 – Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM
You can download it fromthe App Storeor Google Play.
Please note that if you download the game during the promotion period, you’ll be able to play it even after the promotion ends!
Why not give it a try to celebrate the 40th anniversary?
Limited-time sale on "Castlevania" series titles—up to 80% off!
To celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary, a sale on “Castlevania” series titles is now on!
This is your chance to purchase them 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, 2026, through 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 X Selection: Symphony of the Night & Bloodlines" 70% OFF
The sale runs from Wednesday, September 23, 2026, through 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, 2026, through Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.
For more sale information, including other bundle deals, visit the "Castlevania" Series 40th Anniversary special website!
Analog vinyl releases of songs from the concert series and merchandise events have been confirmed!
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To commemorate the 40th anniversary, a variety of series-related events—including concerts and merchandise sales events—will be held.
In addition, streaming on subscription services and the release of the tracks on vinyl have been confirmed!
New Information on the 40th Anniversary
- "Castlevania 40th Anniversary An Orchestral Concert" Scheduled for Spring 2027 in Tokyo, London, and LA
- "Music from Castlevania: Black & Red" to be available on streaming services starting Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Vinyl Releases of "Castlevania" and "Castlevania X: Symphony of the Night" Confirmed
- "Castlevania POP-UP STORE" to Be Held at "Graveyard Gallery"
- Confirmed Participation in "Horror & Mystery Festival at Daimaru"
Check the "Castlevania" Series 40th Anniversary Special Website for the latest information.
The "Castlevania" series is also set to release its latest title, "Castlevania: Belmont's Curse," on Thursday, October 15, 2026!
It is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and Nintendo Switch.
For the latest series updates, check the official "Castlevania" X account ( @Castlevania_JP )!