Culdcept Begins Released Today on Switch and Switch 2
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.