Hello, Battle Spirits (BS) players! I'm Nashimoto, the BS Producer.
Currently, the [Battle Spirits Championship 2024 Preliminary Tournament] is ongoing. I believe that fierce battles are ongoing in each regions.
[Contract Saga: Shin Vol.3 Universal Overlords] is released on 26th October, bringing changes to the current meta. I am looking forward to the interesting changes in tactics.
In this Producer’s Message we will be discussing the upcoming products as well as the next ban and limited list, as well as some new regarding Winer events. It would be great if everyone can read till the end!
Contract Saga: Shin Vol.3 Universal Overlords
『Contract Saga: Shin Vol.3 Universal Overlord』 is on sale from 26th October!
Apart from the leader of Primordial GranWalkers, [Uranos], from [Contract Saga: Shin Vol.2 Primordial Invasion], [Contractor Witch Toa] from [Contract Saga: Kai] and the brand-new force [Celtica Alliance] have all came to the GranWalker world.
As such, all the characters from [Contract Saga: Kai] have appeared…
While the leader of the Primordials GranWalkers, [The Starlight Contractor, Uranos] has the family of [Primordial], he is also in charge of the new family, [Utopian]. As the name suggests, [Utopian] is a new family with mythical creatures as theme.
[Uranos] deck revolves around this new family and battles using Bursts. Since [Mega Deck, Return of the Supreme Hero], it has been 4 years since we saw a deck using Burst as its playstyle.
Arrival of [The Silver Ring Contractor, Brigitte] from the new force [Celtica Alliance]. This deck is also revolving around the new family: [Frost Sprite] with the new effect, [Silver Ring]. [Silver Ring] can attain advantage by exhausting itself. Also, as Brigitte has a contact with [Contractor Witch, Toa], [Brave Engage] returns after a long time. There is also the arrival of [Saga Engage Brave] that can be braved with [GranWalker Nexus].
[Uranos] and [Brigette] are decks that utilises new family and are designed to construct easily using the latest product. Please do construct the deck and test it out.
Also, [Hera] from the [Olym] force resurfaces. You can construct a deck where you activating [When this Spirit is Summoned] effects from the trash and you can also combine it with [Ogre Wizard] cards from the previous sets. Please be sure to test out variations of the deck. Similar to [Athena] and [Hermes], some cards from the past will be released as a promotional campaign. Please look forward to it.
Also, after the [Dream Booster], [Universal Overlords] is releasing 3 prestigious campaign to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of [Battle Spirits Shonen Toppa Bashin]. Even though more details can be seen from the product information, consructing a [Gekiha] deck is possible from cards recorded in [Dream Booster] and [Universal Overlord]. By using the box topper, [The Gekiha Contractor, Dan], and XV Rare cards from [Dream Booster] and [Universal Overlord], you can construct the deck which comes from the final episote of [Shonen Toppa Bashin] where he gathered all the key spirits. Also, apart from the secret version of [The Super Nova Dragon, Siegwurm- Nova XV has a premium version of the Secret. Please look forward to it.
About the Current Game Environment
Regarding the current meta, we are investigating the meta after the release of [Dream Booster] and observing the results of [Battle Spirits Championship 2024 Preliminary Tournament].
We have decided that we will evaluate the results of the Preliminary Tournament and adjust the meta accordingly. We are considering to adjust the Banned and Limited list from 23rd November onwards. More information regarding the change to Banned and Limited list will be released through notifications of the official X account. We apologise for the change to Banned and Limited list at this uncommon timing. We seek your understanding for any issues that might surface from this.
Mega Deck The Generator of Inferno
[Mega Deck The Generator of Inferno] will be released on 11th January 2025 will welcome the new gimmick, [Token]. We will release more detailed information regarding [Token] in the future. Please look forward to it.
We have considered the gimmick of [Token] multiple times previously. But due to various reasons. We decided to give it a miss then. We have also considered for a long time before inserting [Token] into the [Brahma] Mega Deck. Even though it is a main gimmick in TCG but has not appeared in the 16 years of history of Battle Spirits. As such, there may be some discomfort to some players.
Regarding [Token], I feel that you can use the [faced down card as a spirit card’s [Bunshin]] and [You may put any number of this card in the deck] to explain the flavour of the gimmick. Using [Bunshin] as an example, as it is a faced down card treated as a spirit, it is difficult to intuitively know the BP etc. When a card becomes [Bunshin], it will be difficult to take it back to your hand; However, for a [Token] card, you can write the vital information like BP on the card itself, making the game more intuitive and more easily understandable. We believe that we have resolved the problem of [Token] card being difficult to attain. For example, in a preconstructed product like Mega Deck, there will be the required number of [Token] cards inclusive.
「Token」 is a new gimmick, but similar to [Contract Card], not a necessity to many decks in the future.
We hope that everyone will enjoy the [Brahma] deck that is reborn with the power of [Token]!
About Future Events
『Battle Spirits Championship 2024 Preliminary Tournament』 is currently ongoing! Compete for the title of Battle Spirits’ First in Asia! Even if you lost in the Preliminary Tournament, most regions have [Battle Spirits Championship 2024 Battle of Revengers]. So, do not give up and battle till the end!
To commemorate the sales of [Collaboration Booster Ultraman Imagination Power], there will be [Battle Spirits Ultraman Cup 2025]. As [Gundam Cup] received good responses, we will host an [Ultraman] version. As mentioned on Next Plan, anyone can participate in the event. Not only those that likes Collaboration products, those that love Battle Spirits but unsure of Collaboration products are all welcome. If you are still unaware of these collaboration products, we hope that you can get to know them through Battle Spirits and in the meantime get to like Battle Spirits even more. In the meantime, we hope that you will like Battle Spirits and their Collaborations! Please feel free to apply, we look forward to see many applications!
In Conclusion
Coming from a personal angle, I have announced on Next Plan that I am taking up the role of Producer for another TCG. As it was an abrupt and may cause some anxiety amongst Battle Spirits lovers, I hereby apologize for it.
Although I am unable to announce upcoming plans on Next Plan, I am still the producer for Battle Spirits. Thank you for all your support all these while.
Some may worry that I will neglect Battle Spirit as I am taking charge of 2 projects at the same time. But apart from me, there are other staffs and related companies so we will continue to bring the fun Battle Spirits to everyone. (But as we are one company, there may be changes to my designation. I seek your understanding on this)
Alas, the final chapter of [Contract Saga: Shin], [Return of the God-King] has also been announced, what will happen in the story…? I believe all Battle Spirits players are now wondering about it too. I hope that in the next producer message, I can announce next year’s products and events. Please look forward to it! Battle Spirits is still marching forward!
Nashimoto