Castlevania is making another video game comeback, this time as crossover content with the upcoming 1.0 launch of game V Rising. As part of the vampiric survival game’s full launch in May, this free update will allow players to pit their demonic strength against Simon Belmont in a boss battle, and if he’s successfully defeated, his trademark vampire-slaying whip will be added to the game’s arsenal.
Players will also earn new abilities “that embody the grace and precision of the deadly Vampire hunter” if they can survive this battle, and a paid cosmetic DLC will add Castlevania-inspired decor for your vampire lair, a new mount, classic Castlevania themes reimagined by V Rising composer Aleksandria Migova, and character customization.
“We’re all big fans of Castlevania, so being able to actually create original Castlevania content in our game is a dream come true,” Stunlock Studios CEO Rickard Frisegard said in blog post. “I want to express a heartfelt thank you to our friends at Konami for the chance to bring Castlevania to the V Rising universe.”
This isn’t the first time Castlevania has crossed over into another video game universe, as Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania was released last year. An homage to Castlevania, this expansion hit a terrific balance of heartfelt appreciation for the franchise while still retaining the core identity of Dead Cells.
A new and original Castlevania game hasn’t been released since 2014’s Lords of Shadow 2, but the franchise has made a big impact on television with a popular animated series. Netflix has renewed Castlevania: Nocturne for a second season, reuniting the cast of Richter, Annette, and Maria for a new high-stakes battle against the forces of darkness.
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I am absolutely pumped for this Castlevania crossover in V Rising! The thought of taking on Simon Belmont next month has got me on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait to see how they incorporate him into the game and what kind of challenges he’ll bring. It’s going to be an epic battle for sure, and I’m ready to show off my skills and take him down. Bring it on, Simon!
Wow, I can’t believe V Rising is bringing Simon Belmont into the mix for a Castlevania crossover event next month! As a long-time fan of both franchises, I am beyond excited to see how this showdown will play out. Taking on one of the most iconic vampire hunters in gaming history is definitely going to be a challenge, but I’m ready to test my skills and see if I have what it takes to take down Simon Belmont. Bring it on!
I am so excited for this crossover event in V Rising! Taking on Simon Belmont from Castlevania is going to be a real challenge, but I can’t wait to see how it all plays out. The thought of facing off against such an iconic character in a completely different game setting has me pumped up and ready to dive in. I’m definitely going to be putting my skills to the test next month – bring it on, Simon!