Curve Games and Turtle Juice have officially announced the development of MECHBORN, a distinctive roguelike deckbuilder, coming to both the Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
The game will launch digitally worldwide via the Nintendo eShop in late 2026, expanding the Switch library with a unique blend of mech customization, strategic gameplay, and genre innovation. Set in a world ravaged by relentless Kaiju invasions, MECHBORN tasks players with defending humanity as part of TITANCORE—the organization responsible for creating the titular MECHBORN.
These elite pilots undergo a specialized synchronization process with their mechs, acquiring the skills necessary to protect Earth’s dwindling colonies and take the fight directly to the monstrous invaders.
Inspired by '90s mech anime and rich with references to Greek mythology, the game aims to immerse players in a narrative where each decision could turn the tide of battle. The defining twist in MECHBORN's gameplay is its integration of the player’s deck with the mech itself.
Customization is central; players can mix and match various mech parts and pilots, unlocking new abilities and constructing powerful, personalized decks for each run.
Turtle Juice, the studio behind this ambitious project, has focused on reimagining traditional deckbuilding mechanics.
Instead of a standard hand of cards, MECHBORN introduces a 'Conveyor Belt' system.
As players use a card from their seven-card belt, it is immediately replaced, encouraging forward-thinking and tactical positioning for chaining abilities and maximizing mech-pilot synergy. Turtle Juice lead designer Ernani Rocha emphasized the studio's goal to innovate within the genre.
"With MECHBORN, our aim was to rethink the moment-to-moment strategy in the roguelike deckbuilder space.
The conveyor-belt card system changes how players plan, adapt, and position themselves each turn," Rocha noted in a statement accompanying the announcement. MECHBORN features a diverse roster of 12 unique pilots, each boasting distinct skills and backstories.
These pilots can be paired with various customizable mechs, enabling players to craft devastating combinations and pursue a variety of tactical approaches.
The game also promises adaptive exploration, granting freedom to traverse any route across three expansive continents—though players must manage limited fuel resources to avoid catastrophic ends at the claws of the Kaiju. Highlight features include: - 12 uniquely skilled pilots with personal narratives - Adaptive exploration across three continents with no fixed routes - Endless build options, allowing players to freely combine mech parts and unlock new decks - The innovative Conveyor Belt system, enabling continuous tactical evolution and deep strategic options Building on the legacy of deckbuilder classics while forging new ground with its core mechanics, MECHBORN stands out as one of the most inventive games planned for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
This collaboration between Curve Games and Turtle Juice marks a significant addition to the upcoming release slate for 2026, catering to fans eager for fresh takes on roguelike and card-based gameplay. MECHBORN will be available digitally worldwide on the Nintendo eShop upon release, promising challenging battles, limitless customization, and replayability for Switch fans and newcomers alike.
The game will launch digitally worldwide via the Nintendo eShop in late 2026, expanding the Switch library with a unique blend of mech customization, strategic gameplay, and genre innovation. Set in a world ravaged by relentless Kaiju invasions, MECHBORN tasks players with defending humanity as part of TITANCORE—the organization responsible for creating the titular MECHBORN.
These elite pilots undergo a specialized synchronization process with their mechs, acquiring the skills necessary to protect Earth’s dwindling colonies and take the fight directly to the monstrous invaders.
Inspired by '90s mech anime and rich with references to Greek mythology, the game aims to immerse players in a narrative where each decision could turn the tide of battle. The defining twist in MECHBORN's gameplay is its integration of the player’s deck with the mech itself.
Customization is central; players can mix and match various mech parts and pilots, unlocking new abilities and constructing powerful, personalized decks for each run.
Turtle Juice, the studio behind this ambitious project, has focused on reimagining traditional deckbuilding mechanics.
Instead of a standard hand of cards, MECHBORN introduces a 'Conveyor Belt' system.
As players use a card from their seven-card belt, it is immediately replaced, encouraging forward-thinking and tactical positioning for chaining abilities and maximizing mech-pilot synergy. Turtle Juice lead designer Ernani Rocha emphasized the studio's goal to innovate within the genre.
"With MECHBORN, our aim was to rethink the moment-to-moment strategy in the roguelike deckbuilder space.
The conveyor-belt card system changes how players plan, adapt, and position themselves each turn," Rocha noted in a statement accompanying the announcement. MECHBORN features a diverse roster of 12 unique pilots, each boasting distinct skills and backstories.
These pilots can be paired with various customizable mechs, enabling players to craft devastating combinations and pursue a variety of tactical approaches.
The game also promises adaptive exploration, granting freedom to traverse any route across three expansive continents—though players must manage limited fuel resources to avoid catastrophic ends at the claws of the Kaiju. Highlight features include: - 12 uniquely skilled pilots with personal narratives - Adaptive exploration across three continents with no fixed routes - Endless build options, allowing players to freely combine mech parts and unlock new decks - The innovative Conveyor Belt system, enabling continuous tactical evolution and deep strategic options Building on the legacy of deckbuilder classics while forging new ground with its core mechanics, MECHBORN stands out as one of the most inventive games planned for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
This collaboration between Curve Games and Turtle Juice marks a significant addition to the upcoming release slate for 2026, catering to fans eager for fresh takes on roguelike and card-based gameplay. MECHBORN will be available digitally worldwide on the Nintendo eShop upon release, promising challenging battles, limitless customization, and replayability for Switch fans and newcomers alike.
