Neos has announced board and card game fusion Culdcept BEGINS for Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). The Switch 2 and Switch versions will launch on July 16, followed by PC later in 2026.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Led by dice. Ruled by cards.
A hidden classic that fuses board and card games, Culdcept features a unique, innovative system that has captivated fans since its debut. Players become Cepters, wielding cards in intense battles where luck and strategy collide. After ten years, a brand-new story begins once again.
What is Culdcept?
It is a game where you move across the board, claim territories, and build strategies using cards.
Use summons and magic to fight your way to victory.
Story
Bavrashka, a continent created by the gods.
At its center lies the Royal Cept Academy, an insitute where Cepters are trained to wield the power of stone tablets known as “Culds,” fragments of the Culdcept.
Kamur, who transferred to the Cept Academy, has his abilities recognized and is selected for the Royal Cepter Guard Regiment.
Amid battles that threaten the continent, the power of a Cepter begins to awaken.
Game System
Move with dice and battle with cards—.
This is a board game where victory hangs on a mix of luck and strategy.
Experience a more accessible evolution of Culdcept that stays true to the series’ charm.
Card
Over 400 cards with all-new visuals.
Combine all kinds of cards to win through the power of your own tactics.
- Creature Cards
- These are cards that allow you to summon creatures.
- They can help you gain more domains, or take over enemy domains.
- There are five elements, and each card has different abilities.
- Item Cards
- Item cards support your creatures in battle.
- And that’s not to say they simply help creatures attack and defend better.
- Using the special abilities of items can help you snatch victory from the jaws of defeat!
- Spell Cards
- Spell cards can help you build momentum, or put your opponents in a difficult position.
- Use them right and you can even turn the tides of the game in the blink of an eye.
- Suffice to say, these cards are essential to winning.
Watch the announcement trailer and today’s Nintendo Direct segment below. View the first screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.
Announce Trailer
Nintendo Direct: February 5, 2026
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