A Konami game from 2019 will permanently shut down on September 3, 2026, with this being a little surprising given Konami's recent and upcoming releases. Konami has spent the last few years working to get some of its biggest IPs back into the spotlight, with slow but earnestly surprising results. Silent Hill f was well-received by fans, while Silent Hill: Townfall is on the horizon (with Konami reportedly wanting to annualize the franchise). Metal Gear is getting remasters and collections, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse represents its franchise's future.
The company has plenty of plans for its classic franchises, but some of the older games tied to those Konami series are becoming increasingly difficult to access. Castlevania has already spent years bouncing between collections, mobile releases, and other projects, and now one of those releases is about to disappear completely (even for players who already have access to it).
After three hours with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, it feels safe to say that the beloved series is making a triumphant comeback.
That game is Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, the mobile action-adventure platformer game that Konami is preparing to shut down on September 3, 2026. Originally released for iOS and Android in...
