When does the NARUTO CARD GAME release?

Bandai has confirmed a worldwide release in 2027. An exact date has not been announced yet; the release roadmap is expected at the full reveal on July 29, 2026.

Who makes the new Naruto card game?

Bandai — the publisher behind the One Piece Card Game, Digimon Card Game, and Dragon Ball Super Card Game. It was announced under the Bandai Card Games label on June 18, 2026.

Is it the same as Naruto Mythos, Kayou cards, or the 2006 Naruto CCG?

No. The NARUTO CARD GAME is a brand-new competitive TCG launching in 2027. Naruto Mythos is a separate collector-focused TCG, Kayou makes collectible (non-game) cards, and Bandai's original Naruto CCG ran from 2006 to 2013.

When will the first cards be revealed?

Card designs and a fuller look at the game and its roadmap are scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — the day before Gen Con opens.

Can I play it anywhere yet?

The first public play opportunity is the tutorial sessions at Gen Con Indianapolis, July 30–August 2, 2026. Gen Con admission is required, and session tickets are booked through the Gen Con events system.

The briefing · Updated July 24, 2026

Everything we know about the Naruto card game

Quick answer

Bandai's NARUTO CARD GAME releases worldwide in 2027. The full card reveal happens July 29, 2026, and the game debuts at Gen Con Indianapolis, July 30–August 2, with the first public tutorial sessions.

The announcement

Bandai revealed it on June 18, 2026

Bandai Card Games announced the NARUTO CARD GAME on June 18, 2026, alongside a special illustration and comment from series creator Masashi Kishimoto on the official Naruto site. Bandai describes it as a strategy-focused title aimed at the competitive trading card game audience — the same lane as its One Piece and Digimon card games, not a casual collector product.

The date

Worldwide release in 2027

The game launches worldwide in 2027. No exact date, set name, or product lineup has been confirmed yet. Bandai's established pattern for global card game launches — simultaneous English/Japanese release waves, starter decks plus a first booster — makes a similar structure likely here, but that's inference, not announcement.

Mark the date

Full reveal: July 29, 2026

Bandai has committed to a fuller look on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — the day before Gen Con opens. Expected: the first card designs, a look at gameplay, and the release roadmap. We'll publish the full breakdown within hours of the reveal.

First contact

World debut at Gen Con, July 30–Aug 2

The game makes its world debut at Gen Con Indianapolis (July 30–August 2, 2026) with the first-ever NARUTO CARD GAME tutorial sessions — the first time anyone outside Bandai plays it. Gen Con admission is required to participate.

Open questions

What we don't know yet

Exact release date and launch products
Game mechanics, resource system, and win condition
Rarity structure and chase-card treatment
Organized play plans and locals support
Whether the card pool starts pre-Shippuden or spans the series

Don't get them confused

The other Naruto card games

Three other Naruto card products exist — and none of them are this game. If you found old cards in a drawer or pulled something from a Kayou box, start here:

Bandai Naruto CCG (2006–2013)

The original English game — 28 sets. If your cards say "Bandai 2006" on the bottom, they're from this.

Naruto Mythos TCG (2026)

A separate collector-focused TCG currently releasing, famous for serial-numbered 22K gold cards.

Kayou Naruto (2020s)

Officially licensed Chinese collectible cards — for collecting, not gameplay. Sold in tiered boxes.

Frequently asked questions

When does the NARUTO CARD GAME release?: Bandai has confirmed a worldwide release in 2027. An exact date has not been announced yet; the release roadmap is expected at the full reveal on July 29, 2026.
Who makes the new Naruto card game?: Bandai — the publisher behind the One Piece Card Game, Digimon Card Game, and Dragon Ball Super Card Game. It was announced under the Bandai Card Games label on June 18, 2026.
Is it the same as Naruto Mythos, Kayou cards, or the 2006 Naruto CCG?: No. The NARUTO CARD GAME is a brand-new competitive TCG launching in 2027. Naruto Mythos is a separate collector-focused TCG, Kayou makes collectible (non-game) cards, and Bandai's original Naruto CCG ran from 2006 to 2013.
When will the first cards be revealed?: Card designs and a fuller look at the game and its roadmap are scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — the day before Gen Con opens.
Can I play it anywhere yet?: The first public play opportunity is the tutorial sessions at Gen Con Indianapolis, July 30–August 2, 2026. Gen Con admission is required, and session tickets are booked through the Gen Con events system.