Cyberpunk Trading Card Game Shatters Crowdfunding Records With $8 Million Launch
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
The Official Cyberpunk Trading Card Game raised over $8 million on Kickstarter in its first 24 hours, officially becoming the most-funded TCG in crowdfunding history.
The tabletop space has a new heavyweight contender. Developer WeirdCo teamed up with CD Projekt Red to launch a Kickstarter campaign for The Official Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, and the project completely obliterated expectations by securing its initial $100,000 goal in just five minutes. Within twenty four hours, funding surged past $8.3 million with support from more than 10,000 backers, making it the most-funded trading card game in the history of crowdfunding platforms with a full month left in the campaign.
Originally announced late last year, the physical card game translates the high tech and low life atmosphere of Cyberpunk 2077 and the Netflix animated series into a competitive format focused on assembling a crew, gearing up, and running gigs. The staggering influx of cash has already unlocked nearly all of the project stretch goals. Backers are securing upgraded beta boxes packed with bonus booster packs, alternate card variants, and promotional Legend cards featuring iconic characters like V.
This record breaking debut highlights the enduring power of transmedia franchises and the massive appetite players have for physical card collecting alongside their digital gaming habits. WeirdCo plans to roll out rewards in two distinct waves starting in the third quarter of 2026. As the campaign races toward the final ten million dollar tier, the launch proves that Night City has plenty of life left to explore beyond screens and streaming queues. Original reporting can be found on Polygon.
Tags: Cyberpunk TCG, Tabletop Gaming, Crowdfunding, CD Projekt Red, Trading Card Games
Original article: Polygon