Castlevania’s 40th anniversary brings a free mobile game and limited-time sales

Konami’s Castlevania anniversary celebration combines a free mobile release of the original game with limited-time discounts and a demo for the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Fans have also spotted what they think could be a hint at a 3D-game collection—but Konami has not announced one. 750

Claim the original Castlevania by October 24

Castlevania: 40th Anniversary Edition, a mobile release of the original game, is free to download on Android and iOS until October 24, 2026. Claim it from Google Play or the App Store before the offer ends. The app is then due to be removed from the stores, but players who claimed it can continue playing and download it again. 1714

Sale deadlines: Steam October 1, PlayStation October 7

Selected Castlevania titles are discounted by up to 80%. The Steam sale runs through October 1, while the PlayStation Store sale runs through October 7. 16

Check the relevant store for the titles and discounts available in your region; the anniversary promotion covers selected games rather than every title in the series. 1

The anniversary video has sparked 3D collection speculation

Viewers have interpreted portraits shown in the anniversary video as references to older 3D Castlevania games, prompting speculation that Konami could be preparing a collection. That is a fan theory based on the video’s imagery, not a confirmed project or release announcement. 4950

Belmont’s Curse demo arrives October 1

A free demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is scheduled for October 1 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It covers the game’s opening chapter. 33

Demo progress can carry over to the full game, provided you play both versions on the same platform and account. The full game is scheduled to launch on October 15, 2026. 3322