Castlevania is a very valued series, but there has been no new episode for a long time. It can change to believe this new rumor.
The license is more than ten years Castlevania I didn't know a really new opus. The latest big game so far Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2was released in 2014. Since then, the saga has survived through animated adaptations on Netflix, but Konami has remained still on the video game page. However, this could change.
New Castlevania on the way?
According to sources near the publisher, A New Castlevania game would currently be in development. The official announcement would be planned 2025. At the moment the studio responsible for the project remains unknown. In the past, MercurysteamThe Spanish studio behind Lords of Shadow worked with Konami on the license. Today it is confirmed that you develop two games that have not been announced. One of them is one Dark Fantasy RPG published by 505 games. Could the secret stay … could it be a new Castlevania?
If Mercurysteam is not involved, Konami may have entrusted the project to another studio. Verlag A has shown in recent years growing interest in the return of his cult licenses. After Silent Hill 2's remake, Castlevania, who returns to the front of the stage, would not be a surprise.
A return expected by the fans
Despite his longer absence, Castlevania remains a large franchise for Konami, just like Metal Gear and Silent Hill. The success of the animation series about Netflix has shown that the interest of the public in this universe is always very present.
With an announcement planned in 2025, we can expect an ambitious game, probably a AAA intended for consoles PS5, Xbox Series et PC. At the moment you have to wait before you learn more. However, one thing is certain: fans of the saga finally have a good reason to hope for a return with the big pomp from Castlevania.
Source: Geekinout
