Neos has released the PC (Steam) version of the board and card game *Culdcept Begins*.
This title is the latest installment in the *Caldcept* series—which has continued since Omiya Soft developed the first game in 1997—and marks the first new release in 10 years. While retaining the series’ unique system that blends board and card games, the game features a revamped design, user interface, and world setting.The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions, which were released early on July 16, 2026, have surpassed 100,000 units shipped in total, including digital downloads. Previous articles on Game*Spark feature play reports from media preview events and high scores from overseas reviews.
New battle maps, UI improvements, and other features
The upcoming Steam version will feature new content additions and functional improvements designed to enhance gameplay control and visibility during matches.
Three new battle maps—"X," "Fortune Array," and "Holy Hammer"—each with distinct characteristics, have been added.
Additionally, 10 new cover designs for in-game Books (decks) have been added.
Five of these are part of the “Developer Favorites Series,” featuring creatures carefully selected by the development team,
“Domobee” (selected by Hideo Suzuki, Director of Omiya Soft)
“Mandrake” (selected by Series Producer Kohei Takeshige)
“Minotaur” (Selected by Game Designer Takayuki Jingū), “Centaur” (Selected by Producer Akira Nagashima)
“Steam Gear” (Selected by Director Masamichi Harukiba)
The other five titles are part of the “Map Series,” inspired by in-game maps:
“Sept Academia”
“Seal of the Water God”
“Seal of the Fire God”
“Mark of the Wind God”
"Seal of the Earth God"
are included in the lineup.
Additionally, the “Card Encyclopedia” now includes a feature that reads aloud the names of each card, such as creatures and spells.
Regarding in-match controls and display, the following three improvements have been made:
Improved visibility of character positions in Map Mode
Improved usability for selecting cards on the information screen
Improved the display of character direction at branching points on the map route
Please note that a free update containing the same additions and improvements as this Steam version is scheduled to be released soon for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Specific release dates will be announced at a later date on the official website and official X (formerly Twitter).
The PC (Steam) version of *Culdcept Begins* is currently available for 6,380 yen. It is 10% off through November 11.Additionally, the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are currently available. The Nintendo Switch version is priced at 6,380 yen (Special Edition: 12,980 yen), and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is priced at 7,480 yen (Special Edition: 14,080 yen).
