Nejcraft Announces Montabi Physical Release for Nintendo Switch 2
Nejcraft, working alongside publisher Akupara Games and partner Mankibo, has announced a physical release of Montabi for Nintendo Switch 2.
The company says copies are scheduled to ship in Q1 2027, and the boxed release will include the full game on cartridge rather than a download code.
At present, Nejcraft has confirmed only a standard physical edition; no special or collector’s editions have been announced.
What Nejcraft Told Players
In its announcement, Nejcraft stated that the retail cartridges contain the complete Montabi experience and will begin shipping in Q1 2027.
The developer clarified that customers should not expect a game-key card with this run and that only a single standard edition is planned at this time.
Montabi: Game Overview
Montabi is a creature-collecting roguelike deckbuilder in which players tame, train, and evolve pocket monsters called Montabi to build tactical card decks.
Combat is turn-based and occurs on a 3×3 grid, where positioning, card selection, and team composition determine outcomes.
Players choose a trainer to define their playstyle — from close-range fighters to support-minded tacticians — and can recruit from 22 starters, each with their own evolutionary path.
The game features over 500 cards, evolving creatures that learn new moves, equipment and charms to combine with each team, and in-run recovery options such as cafés.
Key features highlighted by the developer include:
- Build Your Deck by Taming: Each Montabi brings distinct skills and cards that can be combined with gear and charms.
- Evolve and Learn New Skills: Training unlocks new moves and evolutionary forms that expand deck options.
- Tactical 3×3 Grid Battles: Spatial positioning and card choices shape combat outcomes.
- Trainer Choices and Permadeath Runs: Selecting a trainer affects strategy; a knocked-out trainer ends the run.
- Large Roster and Card Pool: 22 starters and more than 500 cards to discover.
Availability and Pre-orders
Nejcraft and partners have opened pre-orders for the physical release; interested buyers should consult official retail listings or the publisher’s storefront for ordering details.
The cartridge-based launch will appeal to collectors who prefer physical media over digital purchases from platforms such as the Nintendo eShop.
For readers seeking deeper analysis, a Montabi review is available through our site.
This announcement marks a notable physical release for an indie roguelike deckbuilder on Nintendo Switch 2 and underscores ongoing demand for cartridge-based editions among collectors and console owners.
Nejcraft, working alongside publisher Akupara Games and partner Mankibo, has announced a physical release of Montabi for Nintendo Switch 2.
The company says copies are scheduled to ship in Q1 2027, and the boxed release will include the full game on cartridge rather than a download code.
At present, Nejcraft has confirmed only a standard physical edition; no special or collector’s editions have been announced.
What Nejcraft Told Players
In its announcement, Nejcraft stated that the retail cartridges contain the complete Montabi experience and will begin shipping in Q1 2027.
The developer clarified that customers should not expect a game-key card with this run and that only a single standard edition is planned at this time.
Montabi: Game Overview
Montabi is a creature-collecting roguelike deckbuilder in which players tame, train, and evolve pocket monsters called Montabi to build tactical card decks.
Combat is turn-based and occurs on a 3×3 grid, where positioning, card selection, and team composition determine outcomes.
Players choose a trainer to define their playstyle — from close-range fighters to support-minded tacticians — and can recruit from 22 starters, each with their own evolutionary path.
The game features over 500 cards, evolving creatures that learn new moves, equipment and charms to combine with each team, and in-run recovery options such as cafés.
Key features highlighted by the developer include:
- Build Your Deck by Taming: Each Montabi brings distinct skills and cards that can be combined with gear and charms.
- Evolve and Learn New Skills: Training unlocks new moves and evolutionary forms that expand deck options.
- Tactical 3×3 Grid Battles: Spatial positioning and card choices shape combat outcomes.
- Trainer Choices and Permadeath Runs: Selecting a trainer affects strategy; a knocked-out trainer ends the run.
- Large Roster and Card Pool: 22 starters and more than 500 cards to discover.
Availability and Pre-orders
Nejcraft and partners have opened pre-orders for the physical release; interested buyers should consult official retail listings or the publisher’s storefront for ordering details.
The cartridge-based launch will appeal to collectors who prefer physical media over digital purchases from platforms such as the Nintendo eShop.
For readers seeking deeper analysis, a Montabi review is available through our site.
This announcement marks a notable physical release for an indie roguelike deckbuilder on Nintendo Switch 2 and underscores ongoing demand for cartridge-based editions among collectors and console owners.
