Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
#46 =
Release dates by platform
- PCOct 15, 2026
- PS5Oct 15, 2026
- Xbox SeriesOct 15, 2026
- SwitchOct 15, 2026
Last official trailer: 24/08/2026 (today)
Return of the cult franchise.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is #46 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 10.1 M measured views, including +48 k over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 93% from official and media trailers.
This week in the comments
This week's discussion was shaped by the first hands-on previews: doubts about the visual identity ("looks like Dead Cells, not Castlevania") remain the top topic, but concrete gameplay feedback (soul-based magic, fluid animations) adds more nuance than before. The tone stays split between genuine curiosity and aesthetic skepticism, with no major new controversy.
The art-style debate keeps going strong
Roughly a third of this week's comments return to the "Dead Cells"/"Prince of Persia" look versus "Castlevania" feel. Nothing new in substance, but volume stays high.
Boss-soul spell system wins fans
A few commenters praise the mechanic of unlocking spells from defeated bosses' souls, comparing it to Sonia Belmont in Castlevania Legends — a fresh angle this week.
Worries about difficulty and RPG depth
Several comments fear a game that's too easy or too thin on items/equipment compared to series standards — a concern less visible before the previews.
Whip-as-traversal-only irks fans
Some regret that the whip, the Belmonts' iconic weapon, seems mostly used for traversal rather than direct combat — a pointed but vocal criticism.
Top reactions and controversies
The long wait finally rewarded
Dominant takeThe most massive and consistent sentiment since the announcement: near-overwhelming joy at seeing the franchise return after nearly 20 years without a mainline entry, often expressed through iconic series catchphrases.
"This looks like Dead Cells, not Castlevania"
ControversyThe single most divisive topic in the whole corpus: a large share of the community feels the art direction and animation are too close to Dead Cells, while another camp defends the stylistic evolution and praises the studio's craft.
Who is the heroine really? Sonia, Rose, or another Belmont
Dominant takeA near-continuous genealogical speculation thread since the announcement, fueled by the community itself (Igarashi's family tree, Mary/Ann Belmont theories), until the reveal of the name "Rose" disappointed some who hoped for Sonia.
The ghost of Symphony of the Night
Dominant takeA constant, affectionate reference to SOTN as the quality benchmark, often cited to measure (favorably or not) the new game — a nostalgic thread running through every period.
Female protagonist: fatigue vs indifference
ControversyA vocal minority rejects the new female lead on principle ("girlboss", claims of ideological agenda), while the majority of commenters consider the topic irrelevant, noting that female characters already exist in the franchise.
Konami "back" after years of silence
Dominant takeMany comments praise not the game itself but simply the fact that Konami is investing in its legacy franchises again, seeing it as an encouraging sign for the future.
History — sentiment over time
- Castlevania: Belmont‘s Curse Announcement Trailer (ESRB)
- Castlevania: Belmont‘s Curse Release Date Trailer(ESRB)
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse: The First Preview
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Like rate
New views per day
Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media
Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions
See all videos tied to the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse announcement →
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — quick answers
How many views do Castlevania: Belmont's Curse's trailers have?
As of 25/08/2026, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse totals 10.1 M measured views: 9.4 M from official and media trailers, 760 k from creator buzz.
When does Castlevania: Belmont's Curse release?
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is announced for Oct 15, 2026 on PC · PS5 · Xbox Series · Switch.
When was the last official Castlevania: Belmont's Curse trailer?
The most recent official video counted for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was published on 24/08/2026 — today.
How hyped is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse ranks #46 of 102 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Low”.
Is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse worth the hype?
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse ranks #46 out of 102 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 10.1 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans negative (20% positive).
Is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse's hype dying down?
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse's hype is steady: 48 k views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.
What do players think of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
Based on an analysis of 7 k YouTube comments, opinion on Castlevania: Belmont's Curse currently stands at 20% positive and 60% negative.
Why is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse controversial?
"This looks like Dead Cells, not Castlevania" — The single most divisive topic in the whole corpus: a large share of the community feels the art direction and animation are too close to Dead Cells, while another camp defends the stylistic evolution and praises the studio's craft.