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Two new Culdcept games are on the way, with Culdcept the First heading to the PC and Culdcept Begins showing up on the Switch, Switch 2, and PC. While the latter first appeared in the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026 montage, the former only appeared when the Steam page launched.
Culdcept Begins is the entry with a confirmed release date. That will show up on consoles on July 16, 2026. The Steam page for that only shows a 2026 window, so it is unknown if that will also be available at the same time. The page for Culdcept the First only notes “coming soon” and doesn’t even mention if it will show up in 2026.
Both games feature similar gameplay, as they are board games that also blend in JRPG, TCG, and creature-collecting mechanics. You build up a deck of cards that includes monsters, spells, and items. Your goal as a Cepter is to defeat enemies and maintain territory on the board by installing your creatures in spots. It can almost feel a bit similar to Itadaki Street or Monopoly in terms of the conquering parts of the board. Culdcept the First is an updated release of the classic game, which adds features like quick saves and loads, bonus pack reward adjustments, and a rewind feature.
Here’s the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase montage that included Culdcept Begins clips.
And you can see the first Culdcept the First trailer below.
Culdcept Begins will come to the Switch and Switch 2 on July 16, 2026, with a PC version confirmed. Culdcept the First is also on the way to PCs.