Culdcept BEGINS Announced
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February 11th in the year of our Lord 2026, Tokyo -
Neos Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and
CEO: Masashi Ikeda; hereinafter “the Company”), a subsidiary of
Tecmira Holdings, is pleased to announce the worldwide
simultaneous release of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo
Switch software title [Culdcept BEGINS] (hereinafter “the
title”) on July 16. Pre-orders will begin sequentially at
various retailers. Additionally, a PC version for the “Steam”
platform is planned for release, and its store page has opened
today.
This title is the first full-fledged new entry in the popular
Culdcept series in a decade. Since its development by Omiya Soft
Co., Ltd. (hereafter Omiya Soft) in 1997, the series has
expanded across multiple platforms and surpassed cumulative
shipments of 1 million units (including download versions). Its
unique game system, blending the accessibility of board games
with the strategic depth of card games, has captivated a
passionate fanbase for over a quarter-century.
This title unfolds an original story depicting the prequel to
the series' first installment, “Culdcept”. Under the full
supervision of Omiya Soft, all designs—from cards (stone
tablets) and maps to the world setting—have been completely
revamped. Character and creature designs are by Satoshi
Matsuura, renowned for his work on numerous popular titles. His
distinctive art vividly brings to life the stage of this game,
the continent of Bavrashka, where diverse races coexist and
varied cultures and values thrive.
The game features over 400 distinct cards. The diverse
combinations of these cards generate infinite strategies that
sway the tide of battle. Furthermore, the UI has been thoroughly
redesigned for easier grasp of the battle situation and
advantage. This design ensures intuitive enjoyment not only for
series fans but also for new players.
Play solo or with friends. Diverse modes to suit your playstyle
Alongside the single-player “Story Mode,” the game features a
“Versus Mode” where you hone your skills against AI opponents.
The “Online Versus” mode lets you battle players worldwide. It
includes the ability to create and join custom “Versus Rooms”
for specific matches, plus a new “Quick Match” feature for
finding opponents more easily. This ensures smooth multiplayer
enjoyment for everyone from beginners to veterans.
The comfortable shared experience unique to the Nintendo Switch
2 Edition
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition now supports “GameShare”* and
“Mouse Function.” Using the “GameShare” feature, you can play
cooperatively or competitively with up to four players,
including Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch users who don't
own this game. Additionally, support for mouse function enables
more intuitive and smoother gameplay.
The following physical versions will be available here:
Standard Edition SKUs: $54.99/€49.99
Switch 2 – ESRB
Switch 2 – PEGI
Switch 2 – USK
Standard Edition Components:
Base Game
Booklet
Limited Edition SKUs: $89.99 / €79.99
Switch 2 – ESRB
Switch 2 – PEGI
SteelBook Edition Components:
[Standard Edition]
Folding Box
SteelBook
Soundtrack CD (Jewel Case)
10 x Cards Based on the Creature Stone Tablets
Product Overview
Release Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch (Digital Only) / Nintendo Switch 2 /
Steam*
Available Formats: Physical Edition / Digital Download
Number of Players: 1–4
Genre: Board & Card Game
Supported Languages (Text): Japanese, English, Korean,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Rating: CERO (rating pending)
Sales Region: Worldwide
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