Culdcept Begins, a new entry in the series, launches on July 16 for Switch 2 and Switch, this year for Steam

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The latest installment in the Culdcept series, Culdcept Begins, will be released on July 16th for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with a Steam version coming later.

During the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, two Culdcept games were announced: Culdcept The First and Culdcept Begins. Culdcept The First is an updated version of the original game, and Culdcept Begins is a brand new installment. Both games are scheduled to release in the same month. You can now pre-order the physical version of the Switch 2, which is also compatible with the original Switch.

Culdcept Begins will be available on Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2 starting July 16th. A PC version for Steam is planned for release in 2026.

Check out the announcement trailer for Culdcept Begins on Steam for more details and screenshots: [link to Steam page]

Led by dice. Ruled by cards

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.

The Royal Cept Academy is the heart of the story, a school where students, called Cepters, learn to harness the power of ancient stone tablets called “Culds” – pieces of the original Culdcept.

Kamur joined the Cept Academy and quickly proved his skills, earning a place in the prestigious 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.






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2026-02-08 09:56