Konami recently held its Press Start livestream event, but fans of the Castlevania franchise were left disappointed when the series was notably absent from the announcements. Nevertheless, an enduring rumor about a potential new game still persists.
Castlevania, known as Akumajo Dracula in Japan, primarily revolves around Count Dracula and the Belmont clan of vampire hunters, first debuting in 1986 on Nintendo’s Famicom Disk System. In contrast, the Silent Hill community had much to celebrate during the livestream.
A brand-new remake of the original 1999 Silent Hill game was revealed, which is currently in development by Bloober Team, known for their work on the Silent Hill 2 Remake. While specific details about the remake were sparse, viewers were treated to a glimpse of its new logo.
Before the Press Start event, excitement brewed among gamers. However, Castlevania fans faced frustration over the franchise’s absence.
Fortunately, journalist Andy Robinson, of VGC, reaffirmed a prior rumor suggesting that a new Castlevania game is still in the pipeline. After he reported on the Silent Hill remake, he was asked about the Castlevania project he had discussed in earlier reports.
Robinson confirmed, “Still coming AFAIK,” indicating that work on a “reimagining” of Castlevania has been ongoing, with support from various external studios. In addition, speculation has emerged about a potential triple-A Castlevania game announcement this year from a different source, although it’s unclear if this is linked to Robinson’s earlier insights.
Robinson emphasized that changes can occur during game development, hinting at a dynamic situation surrounding the project’s status. Fans of the horror and vampire genres frequently debate which Castlevania title reigns supreme, with classics like 1997’s Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, 1993’s Rondo of Blood, and 2003’s Aria of Sorrow often topping lists.
Each of these games contributed uniquely to the series’ rich legacy.