Cyberpunk TCG Shatters Kickstarter Records, Signaling a New Era for Trading Card Games

The highly anticipated Cyberpunk Trading Card Game (TCG), a collaboration between CD Projekt Red and WeirdCo, has launched to phenomenal success on Kickstarter, quickly becoming one of the most-funded TCGs in the platform’s history. The game, based on the world of Cyberpunk 2077 and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime series, demonstrates a strong appetite for new entrants in a market traditionally dominated by giants like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!

Record-Breaking Funding

The Kickstarter campaign, which began on March 17, 2026, at 9 AM PT, surpassed its $100,000 funding goal in under five minutes . As of March 18, 2026, the campaign has raised over $6 million from over 7,000 backers , demonstrating significant enthusiasm for the franchise and the new TCG.

Gameplay and Mechanics

Cyberpunk TCG is designed as a two-player competitive card game centered around a unique mechanic called “Gig Dice.” Instead of traditional life totals, players compete to control six Gig Dice, ranging from D4 to D20 . Combat involves stealing Gig Dice from opponents, creating a dynamic and aggressive gameplay experience described by WeirdCo’s head of game design, Richard Zapp, as feeling like “an alleyway ambush rather than a polite duel” .

Decks must contain between 40 and 50 cards, with a limit of three copies of each card. Players build their decks around three chosen “legends,” each possessing a unique ability.

Collectibility and Card Rarity

The game features seven levels of card rarity, with higher rarities receiving special treatments. Players can begin with a starter pack of 43 cards and expand their collections with booster packs containing 12 cards: 7 common, 3 uncommon, and 2 rare or better .

Availability and Shipping

The Kickstarter campaign offers various pledge levels, including starter packs for 1,050 crowns and displays of 36 boosters for 3,600 crowns. The first packages are expected to ship in the third quarter of 2026 .

A Competitive Market

The success of Cyberpunk TCG comes amidst a resurgence in the TCG market, fueled by the popularity of games like Disney Lorcana, One Piece, and Riftbound . Publishers face the challenge of attracting players from established TCGs, as consumers have limited time and resources to dedicate to multiple games.

Set 1, “Welcome to Night City,” will feature iconic characters from Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, including V, Johnny Silverhand, Jackie Welles, Judy Álvarez, Panam Palmer, and Adam Smasher . Set 2 will expand into the world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.