Card-en-Ciel gets free content update and Nintendo Switch 2 release today, expansion pass detailed

by Mikhail Madnani on 29 January, 2026

Inti Creates has launched the Switch 2 version of its card-battling RPG Card-en-Ciel and also revealed details for the new Expansion Pass coming February 19.

If you missed the announcement, Card-en-Ciel Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will include 4K or 120fps support, mouse controls, and more. It is priced at $29.99 and Nintendo Switch owners will be able to upgrade for $4.99 by purchasing the upgrade pack. The Card-en-Ciel Expansion Pass includes content from Blaster Master Zero and Gal Guardians Servants of the Dark. A free update is also live today for all platforms.

Card-en-Ciel is now available for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). Read James' review of it here.

You can find the new Card-en-Ciel trailer, free update details, and more from Inti Creates below:

Inti Creates has revealed details on an Expansion Pass coming February 19th for the deckbuilding roguelite JRPG Card-en-Ciel. The reveal comes alongside a new free content update for the title available today, as well as the release of Card-en-Ciel Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
The DLC expansions included in the Expansion Pass will bring the worlds of “Gal Guardians Servants of the Dark” and “Blaster Master Zero” to Card-en-Ciel. These two DLC packs bring brand new content to the world of Card-en-Ciel, with new story content, dungeons, and cards. “Gal Guardians Servants of the Dark” features characters from the 2D metroidvania released last year, and “Blaster Master Zero Series” adds content featuring all 3 games from the retro reboot.
Each DLC pack will add 2 new dungeons (including 1 with brand-new story and voice acting), multiple new cards, new random events, and a new Muse. Players will be able to access this content after progressing partway through the main story.
“The World of ‘Gal Guardians Servants of the Dark’” DLC will release on February 19th, and “The World of the ‘Blaster Master Zero’ Series” DLC comes on March 12th. Also launching on February 19th for $9.99, the Expansion Pass will grant players access to these DLC immediately upon their respective releases, plus a new Neon card for purchasing.
The two packs will also be available individually for $4.99 each.
New Free Content Update Available Today

A new content update for Card-en-Ciel is releasing today to all platforms, bringing new content, challenges, and improvements.

“Real Challenge Battles” will task players with completing a pre-set battle in a limited number of moves, rewarding new Parallel Cards to those who can complete them.

Network Battles have been improved, making sure the all-important initial Muse selection remains balanced, as well as giving players a chance to re-roll their choices.

A new Extra Dungeon will also provide experts players with a fun challenge, upping the rate that Parallel Cards appear.