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Neos announced that cumulative shipments of Culdcept Begins have passed 100,000 units. The board-and-card game launched on July 16, 2026, as the first new entry in the series in 10 years. The figure includes downloads, and the title drew players new to Culdcept as well as series fans. A Steam version is in development for Q4 2026.
Neos Corporation released Culdcept Begins, a completely new entry in the Culdcept series, on July 16 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is a prequel set on the continent of Babrashka, where protagonist Kamuru transfers into the Royal Academy Septo Academia to train as a Cepter. It features over 400 types of cards, including creatures, spells, and items, with an improved user interface designed to make the board-and-card game hybrid more accessible. The Switch 2 version supports Share Play for up to four players, allowing local wireless play without all players owning the software. A standard edition is available at 6,380 yen (Switch) or 7,480 yen (Switch 2), while a special edition includes a reprint of the first series title, Culdcept The First, for Switch, plus a soundtrack CD and card book. A Steam release is planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.