Konami is giving away the original Castlevania for free on mobile devices to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise. Available on both iOS and Android, players who claim the classic title keep it permanently in their digital libraries. But the giveaway window will only stay open for a limited run ahead of a brand new series release next month.
The mobile release, titled Castlevania: 40th Anniversary, lets gamers revisit the legendary adventure without paying a cent. Anyone who claims the game during this promotional window gets to keep it forever. The adventure puts you in the boots of a warrior exploring Dracula's castle with a whip in hand to defeat the lord of darkness. This foundational title helped create the entire side scrolling action genre, and Konami is using mobile app stores to place it in front of a modern audience.
Konami wants to make sure people take notice. The free mobile promotion arrives right as the publisher prepares to revive the brand with fresh console software. It is an easy way to build interest among casual players before the main event arrives.
The mobile freebie is just an introduction to a much larger release scheduled for next month. Konami is launching Castlevania: Belmont's Curse across PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The new title is being developed by the studio behind Dead Cells, giving action fans plenty of reason to anticipate a great experience. Releasing the original adventure for zero dollars serves as a reminder of the heritage of the franchise right before the successor lands on shelves.
PC players looking for extra gothic action can also take advantage of price cuts right now. Konami launched a franchise wide sale on Steam featuring deep discounts across previous collections. Between the complimentary mobile game and the digital PC bargains, enthusiasts have several ways to dive into the universe without spending much money.
