Konami releases a free demo for the 2D metroidvania Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on October 1, ahead of the game’s October 15 launch on PS5. The demo provides access to the game’s opening chapter, and players who complete it can carry their save data over to the full game.
Across outlets, the demo’s scope is described as an early segment of the story, with characters such as Rose and Trevor Belmont entering the burning city of Paris. Konami indicates the demo includes combat against classic Castlevania-style enemies, and additional mechanics that let players interact with certain bosses. GameSpot also notes the demo’s storage requirements are platform-dependent, ranging from 3GB to 6GB.
Reports also differ mainly in emphasis rather than in core details. Pushsquare focuses on the PS5 demo availability date and save-transfer feature, while GameSpot adds broader platform and performance information, including a 30fps target on Switch and 60fps on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Both identify Evil Empire and Motion Twin as key studios behind the project.
