Castlevania Lords of Shadow Collection Platforms & FAQ

The Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Collection is a compilation that bundles the three games in the Lords of Shadow reboot saga: Lords of Shadow, Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate, and Lords of Shadow 2. It was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2014, and it is not available on modern platforms like PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or PC as a single collection. Here is a complete breakdown of platforms, compatibility, downloads, and answers to the most common questions about this collection.

Background: The Lords of Shadow Reboot

In 2010, Konami rebooted the Castlevania franchise with Lords of Shadow, a darker, God of War-style action-adventure developed by MercurySteam. The game follows Gabriel Belmont, a member of the Brotherhood of Light, on a quest to resurrect his dead wife and defeat the Lords of Shadow. It was a commercial success and spawned two sequels:

• Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate (2013) – a 2.5D side-scroller that bridges the story between the first and second games. It was originally released on Nintendo 3DS and later ported to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
• Lords of Shadow 2 (2014) – a direct sequel that puts players back in control of a weakened Dracula. It was released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

The Collection was announced in early 2014 as a retail and digital bundle for the two home consoles, giving players all three games in one package. It was never released on PC, and the PC versions of the individual games remain separate purchases.

What the Collection Includes

The collection is not a remaster; it simply packages the existing games and some downloadable content (DLC) onto one disc or digital bundle. Here is exactly what you get:

• Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – the full base game, plus the Reverie and Resurrection DLC chapters (these add story content and a new boss).
• Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD – the high-definition port of the 3DS game, with improved visuals and a revised combat system.
• Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – the base game only. The Revelations DLC (which adds a playable Alucard campaign) is not included in the collection.

All three games are on the disc, so no download codes are required for the single-player content. However, the Lords of Shadow 2 DLC must be purchased separately from the store.

Platform Compatibility

The collection is strictly for the seventh generation of consoles:

• PlayStation 3 – works on all PS3 models. It is also playable on PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility? No, the PS5 does not play PS3 discs. However, the PS3 version is available on PlayStation Now (now part of the PlayStation Plus Premium tier) for streaming on PS4, PS5, and PC. Note that the collection itself is not listed on PS Now; only the individual games have appeared there at times.
• Xbox 360 – works on all Xbox 360 models. It is backward compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S? Yes, but only the original Lords of Shadow is on the official backward compatibility list. The collection as a whole is not. So if you put the collection disc in an Xbox One, it will not run. You can still play the individual games if you own the digital versions on the Xbox 360 and they are on the compatibility list.

There is no PC version of the collection. The individual PC games are available on Steam and other stores, but you must buy them separately. The PC versions do not include the console DLC for the first game, and Mirror of Fate was never released on PC.

How to Download and Install

If you buy the physical disc, you simply insert it and install the mandatory game data to your console’s hard drive (the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions require an install of several gigabytes). If you buy the digital version from the PlayStation Store or Xbox Live Marketplace, here is the process:

1. Go to the store on your console (or on the web and send it to your console).
2. Search for “Castlevania Lords of Shadow Collection.”
3. Purchase and download. The file size is roughly 20-25 GB on both platforms.
4. Once downloaded, the three games appear as separate tiles on your dashboard or XMB.

Important: the digital version is a single purchase, but the games are separate executables. You do not launch a “collection” menu; you launch each game individually. The DLC for the first game is already included in the download, so you do not need to redeem codes.

Common Problems and Fixes

Players report a few recurring issues with the collection:

• Installation errors on PS3 – If the install fails, delete the partial data and try again. Make sure you have at least 8 GB of free space. Rebuilding the database (via Safe Mode) can also help.
• Xbox 360 disc read errors – This is often due to a dirty or scratched disc. Clean the disc and try again. If it persists, install the game to the hard drive (press X on the game tile and select “Install”) and then play from the disc as a license check.
• Missing DLC in the collection – The Lords of Shadow 2 DLC is not included, so if you want the Alucard story, you must buy it separately. Also, the first game’s DLC is on the disc, but you must play through the main game to a certain point to access it.
• Backward compatibility issues – On Xbox One/Series, the collection disc will not work. You need to buy the individual digital games if they are on the compatibility list. On PS5, you cannot play PS3 discs at all; you can only stream via PlayStation Plus Premium.

Costs and Alternatives

As of 2024, the physical collection is out of print and can be found on the second-hand market for anywhere from $30 to $80 depending on condition and region. The digital versions are occasionally on sale on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Marketplace, but they are delisted? No, they are still listed, but availability may vary by region. If you cannot find the collection, here are your alternatives:

• Buy the individual games on PS3/Xbox 360 (often cheaper than the collection).
• Buy the PC versions of Lords of Shadow and Lords of Shadow 2 on Steam. They go on sale frequently and run on modern hardware with fan patches for ultrawide and 60 FPS.
• Play Mirror of Fate on Nintendo 3DS (the original version, not HD) if you have that handheld.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the collection available on PS4 or PS5?

No. The collection was only released for PS3 and Xbox 360. You cannot play the disc on PS4 or PS5. However, the individual games are sometimes available via PlayStation Plus Premium streaming, which works on PS4 and PS5. Note that the streaming version is the original PS3 game, not a remaster.

Does the collection include all DLC?

No. It includes the Reverie and Resurrection DLC for the first game, but not the Revelations DLC for Lords of Shadow 2. That DLC must be purchased separately.

Can I play the collection on Xbox One or Series X/S?

The collection disc is not backward compatible. Only the original Lords of Shadow (digital and disc) is on the backward compatibility list. So if you have the collection disc, it will not run on Xbox One or Series X/S. You would need to buy the digital version of the first game separately.

Is the PC version of the collection available?

No. The collection was never released on PC. You can buy Lords of Shadow and Lords of Shadow 2 separately on Steam, but Mirror of Fate is not available on PC at all.

Which version of Mirror of Fate is in the collection?

The collection includes the HD version, which was originally released on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013. It has improved graphics and a slightly different combat system compared to the 3DS original.

Does the collection have any multiplayer or online features?

No. All three games are single-player only. There are no online co-op or versus modes.

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