Neos Corporation, a subsidiary of Tecmira Holdings, has published a new roundtable content series called "Creator's Voice" on the official site for Culdcept BEGINS, the Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch title set for release on July 16, 2026.
"Creator's Voice" is a special project in which the developers behind the game share the thoughts, behind-the-scenes stories, and attention to detail that went into its creation ahead of launch. Presented as a series of roundtable discussions organized around themes such as the game's music and art, it offers a deeper look at the intentions and background behind the game's various presentations and expressions.
Producer and Creative Director Akira Nagashima serves as facilitator throughout, drawing out episodes from the production process, creative commitments, and thoughts on the series from a producer's perspective.
Creator's Voice Themes and Participants
Round 1: Movie
- Video Director: Tom Ikeda (UZZ Inc.)
- Graphic Designer: Ryuji Noguchi (UZZ Inc.)
- Graphic Designer: Akane Sugimoto (UZZ Inc.)
- Assistant Producer: Satomi Maeda (Neos)
Round 2: Sound
- Main Theme Composer/Arranger: Hideki Sakamoto (Noisycroak)
- BGM Composer/Arranger: Ryusuke Fujioka (Noisycroak)
- Chief Manager/Sound Director: Yuki Jinnai (Noisycroak)
- Assistant Producer: Satomi Maeda (Neos)
Round 3: Creatures
- Game Designer: Takayuki Jingu
- Main Designer: Sei Matsuura
- Assistant Producer: Satomi Maeda (Neos)
Round 4: Game Design
- Game Designer: Takayuki Jingu
- Development Director: Masahiro Yamada (Granding)
- Lead Director: Masamichi Harukiba (Neos)
- Director: Taishi Yusa (Neos)
Round 5: Merchandise
- Merchandise Planning/Design/Development: Masashi Suzuki (Iijan)
- Sales/Promotion: Naoto Yamaguchi (Neos)
- Art Director: Mizue Hiraki (Neos)
- Lead Director: Masamichi Harukiba (Neos)
More installments of "Creator's Voice" are planned, with further content offering a deeper look at the world and development background of Culdcept BEGINS to follow. Updates will be announced through the official website and official social media accounts.
About Culdcept BEGINS
Culdcept BEGINS is the first entirely new entry in the "Culdcept" series in ten years. First developed by Omiya Soft Ltd. in 1997, the series has since been released across a wide range of platforms and has surpassed 1 million cumulative units shipped, including downloads.
- Release date: July 16, 2026 (Thursday)
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 / Steam*1
- Formats: Physical / Digital
- Prices*2:
- Nintendo Switch Standard Edition (physical/digital): 6,380 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch Special Edition (physical only): 12,980 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Standard Edition (physical/digital): 7,480 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Special Edition (physical only): 14,080 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pass (digital only): 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Players: 1 to 4
- Genre: Board and card game
- Supported text languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
- Rating: B
- Sales regions: Worldwide
A Limited-Quantity Special Edition With Bonus Items Launches Alongside the Standard Edition
Alongside the standard edition, a limited-quantity "Special Edition" packed with bonus items drawn from the roots of the series will also be released.
- Bonus 1: Physical copy of Nintendo Switch title Culdcept The First
- Bonus 2: Culdcept BEGINS Complete Card Book
- Bonus 3: Culdcept BEGINS soundtrack CD and download code
- Special Box
Four Early-Purchase Bonus DLCs for Returning and New Players Alike
To help players enjoy this first brand-new entry in the "Culdcept" series in ten years even more deeply, four types of in-game downloadable content (DLC) are being offered as early-purchase bonuses.*3
- Culdcept BEGINS official website: https://game.neoscorp.jp/culdcept_begins/
- Culdcept BEGINS official X: https://x.com/Culdcept_NeosJP
- Culdcept BEGINS official Discord server: https://discord.gg/dQpeDbU53V
- Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3322630/
*1 The release date and price for the Steam version have not yet been determined.
*2 For prices outside Japan, please check the official website.
*3 Regarding early-purchase bonuses: for the physical edition, download using the serial code printed on the card included with the first production run. For the digital edition, purchasing through My Nintendo Store or the Nintendo eShop by 11:59 PM on August 16, 2026 will automatically download the bonus content. (The download deadline is subject to change without notice.)
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