Aksys Games Announces C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield Total Warfare Edition Physical Release on Nintendo Switch

Aksys Games has officially confirmed the western physical release of C.A.R.D.S.

RPG: The Misty Battlefield, set to arrive as the Total Warfare Edition for Nintendo Switch on December 4, 2025.

This anticipated boxed version will be available at retailers and will feature all previously released downloadable content (DLC) and updates seamlessly included with the game cartridge, offering fans a comprehensive and definitive experience right out of the box. Originally launched on the Nintendo Switch eShop in May 2024, C.A.R.D.S.

RPG: The Misty Battlefield quickly attracted genre enthusiasts with its unique fusion of roguelike deckbuilding mechanics and strategic role-playing game (SRPG) elements.

Developed to challenge and engage tactical gamers, the title gives players access to over 100 distinct cards, each with creative designs and gameplay-altering effects.

Players are encouraged to craft powerful decks and develop strategies tailored for each combat scenario across varied battlefields. The game’s narrative unfolds during the protracted 100 Years’ War, where seventeen nations are embroiled in an endless conflict.

The story takes a dramatic turn when a formidable creature—the result of forbidden chimera experimentation by the nation of Fahftania and their allies in the Hellmuth Brigade—devastates the battlefield.

As the Clausewitz Battalion uncovers the sinister origins of this new weapon, Captain Vel Dina galvanizes her squad to confront Fahftania and thwart their inhumane ambitions.

Facing armies under the Hellmuth Brigade’s control, players embark on a campaign to challenge the growing threat and restore order. C.A.R.D.S.

RPG: The Misty Battlefield’s Total Warfare Edition expands its appeal with new features, including a ‘Mini-Game’ mode allowing players to command individual units across a grid-based map, making crucial deck-building and tactical decisions within limited turns to overcome powerful bosses.

From the outset, players can also access additional content, such as unique units that bring varied playstyles: - Bartgreisse, equipped with a Critical Hit Rate bonus and two Steel Swords. - Vasbiard, starting with robust Steel Shields for enhanced defense. - Goblin, beginning with offensive Steel Swords. - Serena Artemisia, featuring gear that boosts field of vision, attack, defense, and accuracy. - Greg Ironheart, outfitted for balanced attack, defense, and increased HP. By bundling all post-launch DLC and content updates, Aksys Games ensures that Nintendo Switch owners of the Total Warfare Edition will have immediate access to the full breadth of gameplay enhancements and additional units from day one.

This release highlights the growing trend of comprehensive physical editions for tactical RPGs, responding to continued demand from both collectors and fans of the genre. C.A.R.D.S.

RPG: The Misty Battlefield stands out for its deep strategic deckbuilding and immersive wartime storytelling, solidifying its position among top-tier indie SRPGs on Nintendo Switch.

As anticipation builds for the December 2025 release, existing and new players can look forward to experiencing an expanded and fully updated adventure in one collectible package.

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