# Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – Evil Empire & Konami Developer Interview

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Podcast: [Gamertag Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gamertag-radio-390708)
Published: 2026-08-30T15:52:49+00:00
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## Resource

We sit down with the teams at Evil Empire and Konami to discuss the development of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse . In this interview, Lead Level Designer Sandro Bordi, Marketing Director Béranger Dupré, and the Konami team break down how they balanced nostalgia for longtime fans with accessibility for newcomers. They explore: The Whip-Centric Gameplay: Modernizing traversal, combat, and exploration mechanics inspired by Super Castlevania IV . Story & Setting: Setting the game in 1499 Paris, 23 years after Dracula’s Curse , and introducing Rose Belmont. Design & Music: Drawing inspiration from Symphony of the Night , Order of Ecclesia , and classic series soundtracks. Collaboration: How Evil Empire’s work on Dead Cells shaped their approach to this original entry. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse releases on October 15th!

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