Castlevania's original 1986 game is free right now to mark the series' 40th birthday
Konami is celebrating Castlevania's 40th anniversary by giving away the original 1986 game for free on mobile platforms. The game is available for download on iOS and Android devices. This offer is part of a larger retro sale featuring deep discounts on other Castlevania titles. A new game, Belmont's Curse, has also been announced.
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- ✓ The original 1986 Castlevania game is free to download on iOS and Android devices.
- ✓ Konami is celebrating Castlevania's 40th anniversary with a retro sale and a free game.
- ✓ The Castlevania series debuted in 1986 on Nintendo's Famicom Disk System.
What changed
The original Castlevania game is now available for free on mobile platforms, marking a significant addition to Konami's 40th anniversary celebration of the series.
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Castlevania's 40th anniversary: original 1986 game is free
Konami is celebrating Castlevania's 40th anniversary by giving away the original 1986 game for free on mobile platforms. The game is available for download on iOS and Android devices. This offer is part of a larger retro sale featuring deep discounts on other Castlevania titles. A new game, Belmont's Curse, has also been announced.
Why it matters
The Castlevania series, created by Konami, debuted in 1986 with the release of the first game on Nintendo's Famicom Disk System. Since then, the series has grown to include over 30 games across various platforms. The original game follows the story of Trevor Belmont as he battles against Dracula and his minions. The 40th anniversary celebration is a significant milestone for the series and its fans.
What is confirmed
- The original 1986 Castlevania game is free to download on iOS and Android devices.
- Konami is celebrating Castlevania's 40th anniversary with a retro sale and a free game.
- The Castlevania series debuted in 1986 on Nintendo's Famicom Disk System.
Still unconfirmed
- A new game, Belmont's Curse, has been announced.
What to watch next
- Konami's plans for future Castlevania games or releases
- The duration of the free game offer and retro sale
- Reactions from fans and the gaming community to the 40th anniversary celebration
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (20)
- videogameschronicle.com — Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a big retro sale and a free game
- Polygon.com — Konami Teaser Gives Castlevania Fans Hope for a New 3D Collection
- KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION — 40 Years of Castlevania: A Legacy Passed from One Generation to the Next
- Eurogamer.net — Castlevania's original 1986 game is free right now to mark the series' 40th birthday
- GAMINGbible — Legendary series launches free remake to celebrate 40th anniversary with more huge discounts coming
- Gematsu — Original Castlevania now available for iOS, Android for free
- Notebookcheck — Konami celebrates Castlevania’s 40th anniversary with a free game, retro game sale, and a possible teaser
- ixbt.games — Konami Prepares a Surprise for Castlevania Fans? Gamers Found an Interesting Hint
- en.wikipedia.org — Castlevania - Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org — Castlevania (TV series) - Wikipedia
- www.konami.com — HOME | Castlevania Portal Site - KONAMI
- www.konami.com — Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Official Website - KONAMI
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