Rogue Prince of Persia Dev Now Done with Updates, Castlevania Just Weeks Away
Evil Empire, the developer behind The Rogue Prince of Persia, has confirmed that the game’s recent anniversary update will be its final content addition. The studio is now shifting focus to its next major project as it concludes post-launch support for the roguelike action game.
The developer’s upcoming title, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on October 15, 2026—just over two weeks from the announcement. According to available reports, the game is described as shaping up “incredibly well,” suggesting Evil Empire is confident in the quality and readiness of their next release.
The transition marks a significant pivot for the studio, with the team ending active development and support for The Rogue Prince of Persia to concentrate resources on the Castlevania franchise title. This shift is a common occurrence in game development, where studios must balance ongoing support for existing games with the substantial demands of developing and launching new titles. The proximity of the release date indicates Evil Empire has completed most or all of the core development work for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and is in the final preparation stages before its October debut.