Kwalee and Smart Raven Studio have confirmed that Rune Dice, a tactical deckbuilding game built around physics-driven dice mechanics, will launch on Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop on May 19, 2026.
The developers say console versions are in active development, with the Switch release scheduled for the game's global launch.
Rune Dice positions itself as a bite-sized session-focused deckbuilder in which players launch dice across enchanted battlefields to trigger magical chain reactions.
The core mechanic combines realistic physics with a fusion system: matching dice merge into more powerful pieces that then seek out equals to extend combo chains.
According to the studio overview, each placement matters — careful aiming and anticipation of dice movement are central to creating sweeping, wave-clearing combos or setting up future tactical plays.
The game features eight distinct hero classes, each with unique dice types and magical abilities.
Developers describe multiple heroes per class with different starting dice combinations, offering varied runs and replayability.
Examples cited by the studio include a stealth-oriented Rogue that spreads poison, a Mage that calls down lightning storms, and a heavily armored Warrior designed to absorb damage.
Progression systems let players level up, complete quests, and unlock rewards tied to characters and builds.
Encounters culminate in boss fights that test the player's adaptability.
Some bosses summon minions, others directly manipulate the dice field, and the most advanced encounters can alter combat rules entirely, forcing new approaches to dice selection and battlefield strategy.
Rune Dice also includes relics and consumable runes that modify builds, along with procedural map generation and multiple encounter types to keep runs fresh.
Key features highlighted by the developers include:
- Physics-based dice throwing with magical merge mechanics
- Eight hero classes with multiple characters each
- Epic boss and mini-boss encounters with unique abilities
- Diverse dice, powerful relics, and tactical runes
- Procedural map generation and progression unlocks
A release date trailer for Rune Dice has been published ahead of launch.
The game will be available on the Nintendo eShop at release on May 19, 2026.
For continued coverage of the Switch version and related updates, follow official channels from Kwalee and Smart Raven Studio.
The developers say console versions are in active development, with the Switch release scheduled for the game's global launch.
Rune Dice positions itself as a bite-sized session-focused deckbuilder in which players launch dice across enchanted battlefields to trigger magical chain reactions.
The core mechanic combines realistic physics with a fusion system: matching dice merge into more powerful pieces that then seek out equals to extend combo chains.
According to the studio overview, each placement matters — careful aiming and anticipation of dice movement are central to creating sweeping, wave-clearing combos or setting up future tactical plays.
The game features eight distinct hero classes, each with unique dice types and magical abilities.
Developers describe multiple heroes per class with different starting dice combinations, offering varied runs and replayability.
Examples cited by the studio include a stealth-oriented Rogue that spreads poison, a Mage that calls down lightning storms, and a heavily armored Warrior designed to absorb damage.
Progression systems let players level up, complete quests, and unlock rewards tied to characters and builds.
Encounters culminate in boss fights that test the player's adaptability.
Some bosses summon minions, others directly manipulate the dice field, and the most advanced encounters can alter combat rules entirely, forcing new approaches to dice selection and battlefield strategy.
Rune Dice also includes relics and consumable runes that modify builds, along with procedural map generation and multiple encounter types to keep runs fresh.
Key features highlighted by the developers include:
- Physics-based dice throwing with magical merge mechanics
- Eight hero classes with multiple characters each
- Epic boss and mini-boss encounters with unique abilities
- Diverse dice, powerful relics, and tactical runes
- Procedural map generation and progression unlocks
A release date trailer for Rune Dice has been published ahead of launch.
The game will be available on the Nintendo eShop at release on May 19, 2026.
For continued coverage of the Switch version and related updates, follow official channels from Kwalee and Smart Raven Studio.