{"rewrite":{"id":"r_fcf88a8cb345ae62a9620576","clusterId":"c_658f60a7eb5dbb5f5dda6681","slug":"culdcept-begins-released-today-on-switch-and-switch-2","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Culdcept Begins Released Today on Switch and Switch 2","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"The prequel story and streamlined interface aim to lower the entry barrier for newcomers, while the 400-plus card library preserves the strategic depth that long-time fans expect.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe special edition of Culdcept Begins, priced at 12,980 yen for Switch and 14,080 yen for Switch 2, includes a physical copy of Culdcept The First, the 1997 original that has been reissued for the Switch. That reprint will be sold separately on July 30, but early access is granted through the special edition. The standard download version costs 6,380 yen (Switch) or 7,480 yen (Switch 2), and owners of the Switch version can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition via a 1,000-yen upgrade pass. The Switch 2 edition also supports mouse operation and Share Play, a feature that lets players share the game with others online or locally for up to four simultaneous players. The story follows Kamuru, a transfer student at the Royal Academy Septo Academia, who awakens his power as a Septon during a battle that threatens the kingdom. The game\u0026#39;s battles combine dice-rolling luck with card-based strategy, and the revamped UI makes it easier to read battle advantages and disadvantages. A Steam version is planned for late 2026, though no specific release date has been announced.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Culdcept Begins is out today, and its special edition includes a reprint of the original 1997 game Culdcept The First for Switch.","twitterPost":"The new Culdcept game is also coming to Steam in Q4 2026, but the Switch and Switch 2 versions are available now.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Culdcept Begins launches today on Switch and Switch 2, bringing a prequel with over 400 cards and a new player-friendly UI. 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