Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Editions and Price: Standard vs Midnight

At a glance

Two editions, one $10 apart. The Standard Edition is the game. The Midnight Edition adds a digital soundtrack and art gallery plus two costumes and a relic. A pre-order bonus sits on top of either one.

Standard vs Midnight

The Digital Sound & Art Gallery is described by KONAMI as a separate application, not an in-game menu, so it is worth knowing that you launch it separately if you want the music and concept art.

The pre-order costume

Pre-ordering — either edition — adds the Alucard Style Costume. It is a distinct bonus from the Trevor and Sypha costumes that come with the Midnight Edition, so you do not need the more expensive edition to get it. On physical copies KONAMI notes the bonus needs an extra download from the online store.

The physical release

There is a physical Midnight Edition for PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox, sold through major retailers. The Standard Edition is digital only, so a boxed copy always means the Midnight Edition. Nintendo's listing carries a "Bonus Contents Pack" and the Digital Sound & Art Gallery as separate downloadable items, which matches KONAMI's note that some bonuses are redeemed as downloads.

Which one to buy

• Buy Standard if you want the game and nothing else. You can experience the full story either way.
• Buy Midnight if you want the soundtrack and art gallery, or you want a box on the shelf — it is the only way to get a physical copy.
• Try the demo first if you are unsure at all. It is free, it covers the opening chapter, and its save carries over, so it costs you nothing but time.

What is not confirmed

• Whether resold keys include the pre-order costume. Depends on the seller; not addressed by KONAMI.
• The full retail spread for physical stock. Listings vary by retailer and region.
• Whether the Midnight content will ever be sold separately. No announcement.