{
  "id": 9737115,
  "title": "Konami Releases Original Castlevania Game For Free On Android, iOS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/konami-releases-original-castlevania-game-for-free-on-android-ios",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T09:09:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/405488/konami-castlevania-free-android-ios/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Forty years after the release of the original Castlevania game on Nintendo's Famicom Disk System in Japan, Konami is celebrating the franchise's milestone by making the game free to download on Android and iOS for a limited time. The discount ends on 25 October, so players are urged to claim the game before the deadline. Konami states that the free offering is a token of appreciation for the fans who have supported the series over the years. The mobile version of Castlevania is a direct port of the 1986 game, retaining its original TV aspect ratio and playable offline, allowing for quick saves. With over 30 titles in the franchise's history, this anniversary celebration marks a significant move by Konami, surpassing their previous efforts in acknowledging the Castlevania legacy.",
  "summary": "Tomorrow will mark 40 years since the release of the original Castlevania game on the Nintendo Famicom Disk System in Japan. To celebrate the franchise, series creator Konami has announced that the game from way back when is now free to download on both Android and iOS, but only for a limited time. Download the […] The post Konami Releases Original Castlevania Game For Free On Android, iOS…",
  "key_points": [
    "Konami releases Castlevania game for free on Android and iOS.",
    "Anniversary celebration marks 40 years since original release.",
    "Free offer ends on 25 October for fans to download."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}