[Free for a Limited Time] “Castlevania” Turns 40! Original Famicom Version Hits Smartphones—Up to 80% Off Sale, Orchestra Concert & More

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the “Castlevania” series on September 26, 2026, Konami Digital Entertainment began offering the original “Castlevania” for free on smartphones today.

To mark the series’ 40th anniversary, in addition to this limited-time free release of the original game for smartphones, a variety of initiatives will be rolled out sequentially, including an anniversary sale with discounts of up to 80% and an orchestral concert.

The Original "Castlevania" (Famicom Version) Is Now Available for Free on Smartphones for a Limited Time

To commemorate the series’ 40th anniversary, the original *Castlevania* is now available for free for a limited time on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). The free distribution period runs from September 25, 2026, until 11:59 PM on October 24.

The version available for free this time is not the 1986 Family Computer Disk System version, but the Family Computer (ROM cartridge) version released in 1993. Players can enjoy challenging whip-based action in a stage-clearing format. Note that if you download the game once during the promotion period, you’ll be able to continue playing it even after the distribution period ends.

Up to 80% Off! Anniversary Sales Are Underway on Various Platforms

A limited-time sale featuring ports and compilation titles from throughout the series is also underway. Please note that the sale periods and participating titles vary by platform, so please check carefully before purchasing.

The sale began early on the PlayStation Store on September 23, 2026, and the lineup includes *Castlevania X Selection: Moonlight Sonata & Blood Reincarnation*, which is currently exclusive to PlayStation on current-generation consoles. Additional sale information is available on the *Castlevania* series portal site.

Orchestral Concerts, Soundtrack Releases, and News on the Latest Title

Beyond in-game campaigns, a wealth of new information regarding music and events has also been revealed.

It has been confirmed that the orchestral concert “Castlevania 40th Anniversary An Orchestral Concert” will be held in three cities around the world—Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles (LA)—in the spring of 2027.

Furthermore, regarding the music, the subscription streaming of “Music from Castlevania: Black & Red” will begin on September 26, 2026, and the release of vinyl records for “Castlevania” and “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night” has also been confirmed.

As for merchandise events, the “Castlevania POP UP STORE” at “Graveyard Gallery” and participation in the “Horror & Mystery Festival at Daimaru” have been announced.

Additionally, the latest installment in the series, *Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse*, is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026, forPS5,XBOX Series X|S,XBOX on PC, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch. Details on each project and future updates will be posted on the *Castlevania* series portal site as they become available.