Culdcept Begins announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Culdcept is back after a lengthy absence with the just-revealed Culdcept Begins. The game will be arriving on July 16, 2026.

Neos is behind Culdcept Begins, which mixes board and card games together. In the game, players become Cepters, wielding cards in intense battles where luck and strategy collide. 

A bunch of additional information can be found below.

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.

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.

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.​

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.

And here’s the first trailer:

Announcement Trailer

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