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Castlevania 40th Anniversary Celebrations and Teased 3D Collection
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Feb 13, 2026 to Sep 26, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
“beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania”
via nintendolife.com
Background
The Castlevania franchise is an iconic action-platformer and exploration-based video game series originally created by Konami, spanning multiple decades and console generations since its 1986 debut.
In the lead-up to the 40th anniversary, Konami announced various projects including the 2D action game Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed in partnership with Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
The timeline
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Castlevania Production Team Teases Numerous New Products for Anniversary
The Castlevania series Production Team shared a message on the official anniversary webpage confirming that the 40th anniversary will bring the revival of Castlevania, starting with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, and that this marks the beginning of numerous new products, according to Nintendo Life and Push Square.[2]
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Konami Unveils Castlevania 40th Anniversary Plans and Free Mobile Game
Konami unveiled its 40th anniversary plans, offering the original NES Castlevania for free on iOS and Android until October 24, 2026, announcing special title discounts, and confirming that tracks from Music from Castlevania - Black & Red will hit streaming platforms on September 26, according to Time Extension and the official Castlevania X account.[1]
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Fans Spot Potential Tease for 3D Collection in Anniversary Video
Fans on social media spotted a 10-second section in the new 40th anniversary video on YouTube where Simon walks past four paintings in release order (Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Curse of Darkness, Lament of Innocence, and Lords of Shadow), leading fans to believe Konami is teasing a 3D collection, according to Time Extension.[1]
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Castlevania 40th Anniversary
The Castlevania series reportedly celebrates its 40th anniversary.[3]
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Castlevania Soundtrack Tracks Released on Streaming Platforms
Tracks from the 46-LP set Music from Castlevania - Black & Red arrive on streaming platforms, according to Konami.[4]
Our read of the evidence
Partly documented. No timeline item has been confirmed by a primary source; each is based solely on reports. There is no indication that any involved party has spoken on the record about the alleged tease. The pending items regarding soundtrack availability and the free‑app offer remain unverified.
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What happens next
October 24, 2026: The promotional window to claim the free Castlevania: 40th Anniversary Edition app on iOS and Android closes, according to Time Extension.
Frequently asked
Is the Castlevania 3D collection officially confirmed?
As of September 25, 2026, per timeextension.com, Konami has made no official statement confirming a 3D collection, with the theory originating entirely from fan interpretation of an anniversary video.
Is the Castlevania 3D collection officially confirmed?
As of September 25, 2026, Konami has made no official statement confirming a 3D collection, with the theory originating entirely from fan interpretation of an anniversary video, according to Time Extension.
How can fans get the original Castlevania game for free?
Konami is offering Castlevania: 40th Anniversary Edition (the original NES game) for free on iOS and Android until October 24, 2026, according to Time Extension.
What soundtrack releases are planned for the anniversary?
Tracks from Music from Castlevania - Black & Red, a 46 LP soundtrack set from Materia Collective, are coming to streaming platforms on September 26, according to Time Extension and the official Castlevania account.
Which studios are developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
Evil Empire and Motion Twin are developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new exploration-based 2D action game, according to Nintendo Life and Push Square.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- timeextension.com, A New Castlevania 40th Anniversary Video Has Released, & Fans Think They Have Spotted A Tease For A 3D Collection, Sep 25, 2026.
- nintendolife.com, Feb 13, 2026.
- thegamer.com, Castlevania 3D Collection Officially Teased In Anniversary Video, Sep 25, 2026.
- nintendonewshub.com, Castlevania 40th Anniversary: Free NES Release on iOS/And..., Sep 25, 2026.
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