Montabi Gets Physical Switch 2 Release in Q1 2027
Indie studio Mankibo is teaming with Czech publisher Nejcraft to bring a boxed version of its creature-collecting roguelike to Nintendo Switch 2.
Indie studio Mankibo is partnering with Czech publisher Nejcraft to launch a physical version of Montabi for the Nintendo Switch 2, according to gamerant.com. The boxed release is expected to arrive sometime in Q1 2027.
Montabi casts players as a Montabi trainer working to reclaim stolen creatures from the villainous Team X, with runs unfolding along roguelike-style branching paths. The game offers 22 starter Montabi creatures and turn-based grid combat built around deck-building mechanics.
The deck system is sizable: Montabi features more than 500 cards, and each starter Montabi comes with a unique deck that supports multiple evolutions.
A crowded creature-collecting field on Switch 2
Monster-catching games have been a staple since Pokemon launched in the late 1990s, and the Switch 2 has already hosted several entries in the genre. Capcom released Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on the platform in early 2026.
More is on the way. During the 2026 Pokemon Day presentation, Game Freak revealed Pokemon Winds and Waves, confirming a 2027 launch for the tenth-generation games, set in a Southeast Asia-inspired tropical island region.
Quick answers
When does the physical version of Montabi launch on Switch 2?
Mankibo and Nejcraft expect the physical release to arrive sometime in Q1 2027.
Who is publishing the boxed edition of Montabi?
Czech publisher Nejcraft is partnering with developer Mankibo on the physical release.
How many starter creatures and cards does Montabi have?
The game offers 22 starter Montabi creatures and features more than 500 cards.