Parallel Studios has outlined a new series of community tournaments and events planned for summer 2026 following the recent Version 1.0 launch of Parallel TCG. The update covers the launch of Goldy’s Gauntlet, the continuing Colony playtest, a revised game manual, and internal studio changes intended to increase the focus on growth and marketing.
What Changed
- Parallel is preparing a series of community-focused tournaments and game-related events for new and competitive players.
- The former Rising Gauntlet has returned as Goldy’s Gauntlet, a weekly tournament hosted through the Parallel Discord.
- The Colony playtest for Avatar holders remains active, with the development team continuing to collect feedback for future updates.
- A revised Parallel TCG Game Manual has been released, including a new-player Cheat Sheet, gameplay guidance, and additional lore.
- A community-created Parallel Lore Timeline is now available, covering Battle Pass lore entries and key artwork from the game’s universe.
- Parallel Studios also confirmed that it reduced staff and made internal team adjustments earlier in June to focus more heavily on growth and marketing.
Dates and Rollout
- Parallel TCG Version 1.0 launched in May 2026 on Steam, the Epic Games Store, Apple’s App Store, and Google Play.
- Additional grassroots tournaments and community events are planned to appear throughout summer 2026.
- The opening Goldy’s Gauntlet tournaments will use a best-of-one, single-elimination format before other formats and restrictions are introduced.
- The Colony Avatar-holder playtest had been running for approximately two weeks when the update was published on June 19.
Numbers and Rules
- Goldy’s Gauntlet will initially use a 16-player bracket.
- First place receives a Prime Key Hoodie, second place receives an OG Parallel T-shirt, and third place receives digital packs.
