Origins TCG Surpasses 20,000 Steam Wishlists During Next Fest
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Origins TCG has achieved over 20,000 wishlists on Steam during the Steam Next Fest, along with record highs in concurrent players and installs. The game is also set to participate in the Crimson Cup tournament, which features a $10,000 prize pool.
Significant Milestone for Origins TCG
A week into the Steam Next Fest, Origins TCG announced that it has surpassed 20,000 wishlists on Steam. The game also reported record numbers for concurrent players and new installs, claiming the title of the top card game during the festival, although specific player counts and install totals were not provided.
Popularity and Streaming Success
In a post on X, the team highlighted that over 4,000 viewers were watching Origins streams simultaneously. They expressed gratitude to their community, stating, "A big thank you from the whole Origins team, see you for the playoffs tomorrow!"
Upcoming Crimson Cup Tournament
The playoffs for the Crimson Cup tournament, which runs from October 20 to 25, are set to be broadcast on Twitch. This event has a prize pool of $10,000 and offers exclusive promo cards to top players. The tournament features three stages: qualifiers, playoffs, and finals. Players who reach the Top 32 will earn promo cards, while content creators receive direct invites to the playoffs.
Two more qualifiers were scheduled for players outside the main time zone, with the Americas qualifier on October 19 at 7 p.m. EST and the EMEA qualifier on October 22 at 7 p.m. CEST.
Game Features and Updates
The Origins demo introduced a Ranked Mode on October 15, allowing players to earn prizes by climbing the leaderboard. Additionally, Koin Games launched a "Refer a Friend" program, rewarding both the referrer and the new player with card packs. The game is free to play, with plans for a full release in Q4 2026, featuring simultaneous turns across three lanes and a diverse pool of over 100 locations.