Culdcept Begins

July 16, 2026 Neos Corporation Neos Corporation
Simulator Strategy Adventure Card & Board Game
Switch 2 PC Switch
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Led by dice. Ruled by cards.

A hidden classic that fuses board and card games, Culdcept features a unique, innovative system that has captivated fans since its debut. Players become Cepters, wielding cards in intense battles where luck and strategy collide. After ten years, a brand-new story begins once again.
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Release Date July 16, 2026
Developer Neos Corporation
Publisher Neos Corporation
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Themes Party
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