BANDAI CARD GAMES has announced that NARUTO CARD GAME will launch worldwide in June 2027, following its world debut at Gen Con 2026. The announcement was made at New York Comic Con 2026, alongside the reveal of the game’s first products and upcoming events.
New Teaser:
The launch will include three Starter Decks featuring Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Gaara, as well as the first Booster Pack, titled Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!. Each Starter Deck comes with everything needed to start playing, while Booster Packs will introduce more characters, techniques, and cards from NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN.
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Before the worldwide launch, Premier Demo Events will begin at participating trading card game stores in February 2027, allowing fans to try the game and learn its rules. A global campaign will also distribute 1 million Demo Decks starting in spring 2027.
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Two exclusive products were also revealed: the Official Playmat – NARUTO VS. SASUKE – and the Premium Card Collection Vol.00 – CHAKRA Set. Both will be available at selected demo events and BANDAI CARD GAMES FEST 26-27 events.
The next major update for NARUTO CARD GAME is scheduled for Jump Festa 2027 in December 2026.
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©2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2017 BORUTO All Rights Reserved.
Before its worldwide release, NARUTO CARD GAME will appear at several major events, including:
- Gen Con 2026 (Indianapolis) — world debut, July 30 – August 2, 2026
- New York Comic Con 2026 (October 2026) — more information revealed
- PAX Australia 2026 (October 2026)
- BANDAI CARD GAMES Fest. 26-27 — across the season
- Spiel Essen 2026 (October 2026)
- Paris Games Week 2026 (October 2026)
- Lucca Comics & Games 2026 (November 2026)
- Further information — December 2026
- In-store Tutorial Sessions roll out — January 2027
- Worldwide release — Summer 2027
Following launch, BANDAI CARD GAMES will organize tournaments and events for players worldwide, leading to a future World Championship.
NARUTO CARD GAME will make its first appearance at Gen Con 2026 with beginner-friendly tutorials, exclusive participant gifts, and giveaways.
About BANDAI CARD GAMES:
– The emotion born from cards transcends borders and brings the world together –
“BANDAI CARD GAMES” is the trading card game brand developed by BANDAI CO., LTD.’s Card Business Department. Under this brand, we operate a variety of card game titles across more than 50 regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, and the Middle East. “BANDAI CARD GAMES” offers opportunities for fans to connect with each other and with the worlds of their favorite series through the power of cards.
About NARUTO:
Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1999, with a TV anime adaptation premiering in 2002. The manga concluded in 2014 at its 700th chapter, and the franchise has continued through events, games, and merchandise. Its cumulative worldwide circulation has surpassed 250 million copies.
Source: Press Release
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