NEKO & DRAGONS, the smartphone RPG operated by studiorex Co., Ltd. — a subsidiary of Culture Entertainment Group Co., Ltd. (CEG) — is launching its second collaboration campaign with From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II starting August 17 (Monday), 2026.
Collaboration Campaign Overview
Characters from From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II join NEKO & DRAGONS for this second collaboration campaign.
The Collab Gacha features the following characters:
- UR Orb "Beryl"
- UR Orb "Fissel"
- UR Orb "Lucy"
The "Grand Recruitment! Scout Rush" event and the Login Bonus also bring the following character:
- UR Orb "Mordea"
Players can also earn Collab Gacha Tickets through login bonuses and event participation — the more they take part, the more tickets they can collect, so don't miss the chance.
Collaboration Period: August 17 (Monday), 2026, 2:00 PM to September 1 (Tuesday), 2026, 1:59 PM (16 days)
Campaign Details
1. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II Collab Gacha
A gacha featuring UR Orbs "Beryl," "Fissel," and "Lucy" is now available.
During the collaboration period, players can earn Collab Gacha Tickets by logging in and taking part in events, and can also pull the gacha for free.
Collab-Exclusive Units Available in the Collab Gacha
[Special Advisor] Beryl
![[Special Advisor] Beryl, shown in her final evolved form](https://assets.hldycdn.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,quality=75,width=600/0ccc7e8a-3639-4677-9307-398c332db2d1.jpeg)
Illustration shown is the final evolved form.
[Kingdom Mage Corps] Fissel
![[Kingdom Mage Corps] Fissel, shown in her final evolved form](https://assets.hldycdn.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,quality=75,width=600/6e9d17dd-2ad0-4c4b-9dd5-fca51bd46ce2.jpeg)
Illustration shown is the final evolved form.
[Academy Headmaster] Lucy
![[Academy Headmaster] Lucy, shown in her final evolved form](https://assets.hldycdn.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,quality=75,width=600/8b35ace2-df88-4e0a-9fb0-776b874b9fa1.jpeg)
Illustration shown is the final evolved form.
2. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II Characters Join "Grand Recruitment! Scout Rush"
Characters from From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II appear in the limited-time event "Grand Recruitment! Scout Rush."
Taking part in the event rewards players with lavish prizes, including the collab-exclusive UR Orb "Mordea" and Collab Gacha Tickets.
Scout Rush Period: August 17 (Monday), 2:00 PM to August 23 (Sunday), 11:59 PM
Collab Unit Available in Scout Rush
[Beryl's Father] Mordea
![[Beryl's Father] Mordea, shown in his final evolved form](https://assets.hldycdn.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,quality=75,width=600/fa91280e-2666-4370-84dd-47c226ab2846.jpeg)
Illustration shown is the final evolved form.
3. Collaboration Login Bonus
Logging into the app during the campaign period unlocks a login bonus offering lavish items, including UR Orb "[Beryl's Father] Mordea" and Collab Gacha Tickets.
4. Collaboration Missions
Special missions have been prepared to mark the collaboration. Clearing them rewards players with lavish items, including Collab Gacha Tickets.
5. Collab Gacha Tickets Added to Summon Battle Rewards
Players can earn a Collab Gacha Ticket each time they take part in a Summon Battle, up to three times per day.
Summon Battle Reward Bonus Period: From Match 2 on August 17 (Monday) through Match 1 on September 1 (Tuesday), 2026
6. Try Out the Collab-Exclusive Characters in the "EXTRA Deck Battle"
The "EXTRA Deck Battle" lets players build a deck around this collaboration's exclusive characters and battle it out.
EXTRA Deck Battle Period: From Match 1 on August 24 (Monday) through Match 3 on August 26 (Wednesday), 2026
Campaign periods and content are subject to change without notice.
NEKO & DRAGONS will continue to run active events to keep the game enjoyable for more players going forward.
About From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II
Beryl Gardenant is a swordsmanship instructor from the countryside.
Now serving as a knight order's special advisor and as guardian to an orphan, he has begun to settle into life in the capital.
But his surroundings will not let him rest easy.
At an institution devoted to the study of magic.
In his hometown, where a wall still awaits him.
In a border marquessate facing the kingdom's frontier.
In a foreign land thick with intrigue.
Beryl faces the new, unavoidable battles ahead — as a swordsman, and as a person.
About NEKO & DRAGONS
NEKO & DRAGONS is a cooperative battle game made for grown-ups who want to enjoy something easy to pick up yet genuinely substantial, together with others. Players raise two types of units, "Orbs" and "Dragons," and aim for victory in guild battles of up to 15 versus 15.
App Name: NEKO & DRAGONS
Provider: studiorex Co., Ltd.
Service Launch:
| Version | Launch Date |
|---|---|
| enza | April 3, 2019 |
| Original version | June 20, 2019 |
| Mobage | October 1, 2019 |
| Yahoo! Mobage | October 1, 2019 |
| GREE | December 11, 2019 |
| iOS | July 1, 2020 |
| Android | July 1, 2020 |
| Gesoten | September 18, 2024 |
Genre: Cooperative Battle RPG
Supported OS: Android 9.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later (Kindle devices are not supported)
Official Website: https://official.nekodora.jp/
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/nekodragons
Price: Free to play (in-app purchases available)
Downloads:
| Version | Link |
|---|---|
| enza | https://neko.enza.fun |
| Original version | https://game.nekodora.jp |
| Mobage | http://pf.mbga.jp/12026639/ |
| Yahoo! Mobage | http://yahoo-mbga.jp/game/12026639 |
| GREE | https://apps.gree.net/80144 |
| iOS | https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1511118477 |
| Android | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.studiorex.nekodora |
| Gesoten | https://gesoten.com/games/game/9089 |
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© Shigeru Sagasaki, Tetsuhiro Nabeshima / SQUARE ENIX, "From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II" Production Committee
