Konami Announces Its Lineup for the "Tokyo Game Show 2026"! Featuring the First-Ever Hands-On Demo in Japan for "Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse" and a 40th Anniversary Celebration for "↑↑↓↓←→←→BA"

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “KONAMI”) has announced the titles it will showcase and the details of its booth at the “Tokyo Game Show 2026 ” (hereinafter “TGS2026”), which will be held starting Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Marking its milestone 30th anniversary, TGS2026 will feature a variety of content, including the first-ever hands-on demo in Japan for “Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,” as well as a special event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the secret code “ ↑↑↓↓←→←→BA.”

KONAMI Announces Titles for "Tokyo Game Show 2026"!

The KONAMI booth will feature numerous highly anticipated titles, including the first-ever playable demo in Japan of “Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse” and the world’s first playable demo of “WaiWai World Craft ”!
In addition, a variety of exhibits and interactive experiences will be featured, including the “ KONAMI Anniversary to the Future ” corner—where visitors can experience the worlds of series celebrating milestone anniversaries this year as well as the latest releases—and an immersive theater for “SILENT HILL: Townfall.”

The latest "Castlevania" title and anniversary events are coming! Here’s a look at the main highlights of the KONAMI booth at TGS 2026

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

" Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse," making its first-ever playable appearance in Japan, lets you experience the new story of the Belmont family of vampire hunters and the exhilarating action featuring the series’ iconic " whip " ahead of its release on Thursday, October 15, 2026!

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Additionally, visitors who try the demo will receive a “Tarot Card Acrylic Stand (Random / 6 Types Total)” as a giveaway.
You can also get a venue-exclusive “Original Tote Bag ” by showing proof that you’ve followed the official Castlevania X account ( @Castlevania_JP ) and reposted the pinned post.

WaiWai World Craft

" WaiWai World Craft," making its world premiere as a playable exhibit, is a UGC platform that seamlessly combines "creating," "playing," and "connecting."
You can experience one of its key features—"playing"—and be among the first to play the official games featured in this title.

In addition, visitors who try out the games will receive an “original T-shirt” as a gift.
Why not stop by the venue and enjoy an experience where anyone can easily become a game creator?

KONAMI Anniversary to the Future

The “KONAMI Anniversary to the Future ” corner showcases the history of our titles and looks toward the future.
Special exhibits will be held, featuring the hidden command “↑↑↓↓←→←→BA” —which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year—as well as the Castlevania series, the Ganbare Goemon series, the “Success” mode from the Powerful Pro Baseball series, and the Suikoden series.
In addition, there will be exhibits where visitors can get an early look at the worlds of the all-new RPG “ Rev.NOIR ” and the all-new action game “ Rhapsody in Scarlet.”

A keyword rally linked to the “KONAMI PRESS START” program, which aired on Friday, September 4, 2026, has also been confirmed!
Visitors who collect the keywords hidden throughout the exhibit area and complete the secret phrase will receive an “Original Puffy Sticker” as a gift.
One of the keywords is reportedly hidden within the " KONAMI PRESS START " broadcast.

KONAMI STYLE TGS STORE

The “KONAMI STYLE TGS STORE,” selling KONAMI merchandise, is returning to the game show venue for the first time in 12 years!
If you spend 3,000 yen (tax included) or more, you’ll receive an “↑↑↓↓←→←→BA” sticker.
In addition, a livestream featuring special guests from the TGS venue is scheduled.
Be sure to stop by the Konami Digital Entertainment booth, which is packed with a wide variety of content.