Konami has confirmed that its title Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls will be taken offline next month, ending the game’s presence on Apple Arcade. The service will first be removed from the Apple Arcade catalog on August 20, after which the game will become completely inaccessible on September 3.
From that point forward, players will no longer be able to launch or play the title. In a statement posted on the company’s official website, Konami reflected on the game’s lifecycle.
"Since its launch on Apple Arcade in September 2021, the game has continued to be supported by many players," the announcement read. "However, we have decided to terminate the service [in September]." The developer went on to thank the community, saying, "We would like to express our gratitude to all of our players for their enthusiastic support throughout the years.
The entire development and operations team sincerely thanks you for being part of this journey." Grimoire of Souls originally debuted in September 2019 as a free‑to‑play mobile title for iOS and Android, initially rolling out only in Canada. After a brief run, the game was discontinued a year later.
Konami later revived the project by bringing it to Apple Arcade, expanding its availability to iOS, tvOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices. With the transition to the subscription service, the company stripped out all in‑game currency and micro‑transaction mechanics, overhauled the user interface, and upgraded the visual presentation to better match contemporary standards. The upcoming shutdown of Grimoire of Souls is part of a broader wave of service terminations affecting several subscription‑based and live‑service games. Mario Kart Tour, another title that relies on ongoing online connectivity, is slated to close its servers in September.
Following that, Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem will be retired in October, and Destruction AllStars is scheduled for a November shutdown. These decisions reflect a trend in the industry where publishers are consolidating resources and ending support for titles that no longer meet business or technical criteria. For players who have invested time in Grimoire of Souls, the announcement may come as a disappointment. The game offered a unique twist on the classic Castlevania formula, allowing users to collect and command a roster of iconic characters from the franchise in a strategic, turn‑based combat system.
Its blend of familiar gothic aesthetics with modern mobile‑friendly gameplay earned it a dedicated fan base, even after the removal of monetisation elements in the Apple Arcade version. While the shutdown means that the game will no longer be playable, existing progress and any earned rewards will be lost once the servers are decommissioned.
Konami has not indicated any plans to provide a standalone offline version or to archive the title for future download. Players are encouraged to finish any ongoing activities before the September 3 deadline. The removal of Grimoire of Souls from Apple Arcade also has implications for the subscription service itself.
Apple Arcade curates a rotating library of exclusive and premium games, and the departure of titles can affect the perceived value of the platform for subscribers. However, Apple regularly refreshes its catalog with new releases, and the company has emphasized its commitment to delivering fresh experiences to its user base. In summary, Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls will be delisted from Apple Arcade on August 20, with full server shutdown occurring on September 3. Konami thanked its community for years of support, and the closure is part of a larger pattern of service terminations that includes Mario Kart Tour, Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem, and Destruction AllStars.
Players who wish to enjoy the game one last time should do so before the final shutdown date, as the title will cease to function thereafter.