What changed in KARDS - The WW2 Card Game in 2019
454 updates · 51 main milestones · Apr 12, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019
- 4 eventsDaily Giveaways on Social Mediaother
Participate in daily giveaways on KARDS social media channels, redeemable with specific codes valid for one day.
SteamDaily Raffle for Card PacksgameplayPlayers automatically enter a daily raffle for card packs, with boosted prizes during Christmas and New Year's.
SteamHoliday Celebration Eventseasonal eventJoin in the holiday festivities with daily gifts, raffles, giveaways, and special offers in the shop from December 20th to January 2nd.
SteamSpecial Holiday Offers on Card PacksshopEnjoy discounts and bonuses on 7, 15, 40, and 60 card packs, including a special 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' emote and free draft tickets.
Steam - 4 eventsOngoing Localization Projectlocalization
The localization project is still in Early Access, with plans to add missing translations and fix bugs.
SteamCommunity Feedback Invitation for LocalizationlocalizationPlayers are invited to provide feedback on the new translations to improve localization quality.
SteamIntroduction of Six New LanguageslocalizationMilestoneKARDS now supports Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Polish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.
SteamLocalization of Card Names and UI ElementslocalizationCard names, UI elements, tutorial, ranks, and achievements have been translated into the new languages.
Steam - 4 events
- 10 eventsFixed Sd KFz 222 Boost Issuebug fix
Sd KFz 222 can sometimes give a boost when it should not have. Fixed.
SteamFixed INTERCEPTION and SECRET OPERATIVES Interactionbug fixINTERCEPTION and SECRET OPERATIVES do not cancel the 'Choose one' cards correctly. Fixed.
SteamFixed Player Tags Display in Battlebug fixPlayer tags are not shown correctly while in a battle. Fixed.
SteamFixed Fury Granting to Infantry Unitsbug fixGiving an infantry unit Fury after it had moved to the frontline allows it to attack the same turn. Fixed.
SteamFixed 15th MOTOR RIFLES Immunity Removalbug fix15th MOTOR RIFLES do not always remove immunity from the HQ. Fixed.
SteamFixed JOINT OPERATION Damage Issuebug fixJOINT OPERATION does not deal one damage when you had no units on the battlefield. Fixed.
SteamAllegiance Symbol Added to Cardsnew contentThe Allegiance symbol has been added to all Allegiance cards.
SteamFixed Kredit Curve Display for High-Cost Cardsbug fixCards that cost more than 7 Kredits do not show correctly in the kredit curve window. Fixed.
SteamFixed Retreated Units After JUGGERNAUTbug fixUnits that are retreated after JUGGERNAUT was used on them die the turn they are played again. Fixed.
Steam - 12 eventsCombined Arms +1+1 Bug Fixedbug fix
Combined Arms did not give +1+1 when you had just a tank on the battlefield. Fixed.
SteamSortie Repair Functionality Fixedbug fixSortie repaired unit at the end of each of your turn. Fixed.
SteamUpdated Card Wording for Clarityui uxThe wording on several cards was updated to increase clarity of the card and its effect(s).
Steam85th Pioneers Cost Reduction Bug Fixedbug fix85th Pioneers did not reduce cost of Resistance cards in hand. Fixed.
SteamBarrage Attack Adjustment Bug Fixedbug fixBarrage did not adjust attack correctly on 1-attack units affected by -2 attack until end of turn. Fixed.
SteamFrench 75 Range Adjustment Bug Fixedbug fixFrench 75 sometimes did not adjust range correctly on losing Mobilize. Fixed.
SteamFixed Card Stuck Above Boardbug fixCards that allow for choice between two effects sometimes caused a card to be stuck above board. Fixed.
SteamPanzer III-L Attack Update Bug Fixedbug fixAttack on Panzer III-L was not updating correctly. Fixed.
Steam - 28 eventsIntroduction of Two New Ally Nations: France and Italynew contentMilestone
Allegiance expansion introduces France and Italy as playable nations, enhancing strategic options.
SteamElite Cards Restricted for Ally Nationsbalance changeElite cards can no longer be used for the newly added ally nations.
SteamFixed Empty Deck Visual Issuebug fixFixed the visual of the empty deck not updating when cards were spawned into it.
SteamIntroduction of France and Italy as Ally Nationsnew contentMilestoneTwo new nations become playable as ally nations: France and Italy.
SteamCard Backs Missing Shadowsbug fixFixed the issue where some card backs and cards were missing shadows when opening packs.
SteamENEMY SPOTTED Trigger Issuebug fixFixed the issue where ENEMY SPOTTED didn’t trigger when the enemy took over the frontline.
SteamBalance Updates for Eleven Existing Cardsbalance changeA balance pass has been conducted on eleven existing cards.
SteamIntroduction of New Core Abilitiesnew contentMilestoneThree new core abilities: Resistance, Mobilize, and Alpine introduced in the game.
SteamBalance Updates for Eleven Existing Cardsbalance changeNumerous balance updates for eleven existing cards.
Steam26 New Achievements Addednew contentThe expansion adds 26 new achievements and tweaks to existing ones.
SteamNAVAL BOMBARDMENT AI Issuebug fixFixed the issue where NAVAL BOMBARDMENT didn’t work correctly against the AI.
SteamOverhaul of KARDS In-Game Shopui uxThe KARDS in-game Shop has been overhauled for easier navigation and the arrival of Allegiance expansion packs.
SteamCard Changes for Specific Unitsbalance changeVarious changes made to specific cards including cost adjustments and ability removals.
SteamNew Daily Missions for New Playersnew contentNew daily missions for new players have been added.
Steam150 New Cards Addednew contentMilestoneThe expansion includes 150 new cards, with 22 new cards for each of the existing five nations.
SteamResources Counter Update Issuebug fixFixed the issue where the Resources counter didn’t update in the pack opening scene.
SteamDamage Issue with 756th REGIMENT and SHTURMOVIKbug fixFixed the issue where these units dealt excess damage to the enemy HQ when destroyed.
Steam26 New Achievements Addednew content26 completely new achievements and tweaks to existing achievements.
SteamNumerous Bug Fixes and UI Improvementsbug fixThe expansion includes various bug fixes and improvements to the user interface.
SteamP-40 N-5 Trigger Issuebug fixFixed the issue where P-40 N-5 didn’t trigger before enemy units were deployed.
SteamDraft Matches Include New NationsgameplayDraft matches now include France and Italy as ally nations, with expansion card pack rewards until the end of the month.
Steam150 New Cards Addednew contentMilestone150 new cards in total with 22 for each of the existing five nations.
SteamCard Draw Issue with AWOKEN GIANTbug fixFixed the issue where AWOKEN GIANT did not provide a card draw when destroying a unit with more than 2 defense.
SteamImproved Game History Sidebarui uxThe game history sidebar has been improved to show cards that trigger at the start or end of a turn.
SteamThree New Core Abilities Introducednew contentMilestoneNew abilities: Resistance, Mobilize, and Alpine.
SteamDraft Matches Include New NationsgameplayDraft matches now include France and Italy as ally nations and yield expansion card pack as reward until the end of this month.
Steam - 8 eventsDraft Matches Include France and Italygameplay
Draft matches now include France and Italy as ally nations and yield expansion card packs as rewards until the end of December.
SteamBalance Updates for Eleven Existing Cardsbalance changeSlight adjustments made to 11 base set cards for better balance.
SteamStore Updated for Allegiance PacksshopThe store has been updated to allow the purchase of Allegiance packs.
SteamIntroduction of Two New Nations: France and Italynew contentMilestoneTwo new nations become playable as ally nations: France and Italy.
SteamNew Core Abilities: Resistance, Mobilize, and AlpinegameplayThree new core abilities introduced with the Allegiance expansion.
Steam26 New Achievements Addednew contentThe game now features 26 new achievements, including those for playing new cards and drafting.
Steam150 New Cards Addednew contentMilestoneA total of 150 new cards introduced, with 22 for each of the existing five nations.
SteamKARDS Allegiance Expansion Releasedlc releaseMilestoneThe first-ever KARDS expansion 'Allegiance' is set to release on December 10, introducing new nations and mechanics.
Steam - 4 eventsNew Card with Protection Mechanicnew content
A new card that provides protection against orders targeting specific units.
SteamIntroduction of Alpine Mechanic for Italian Unitsnew contentMilestoneAlpine units gain +1+1 for each other Alpine unit controlled when deployed.
SteamIntroduction of Mobilize Mechanic for French Unitsnew contentMilestoneMobilize allows units to gain +1+1 at the start of their turn until damaged.
SteamResistance Cards Mechanic for French Unitsnew contentMilestoneResistance cards clutter the enemy hand and can cause resource loss when played.
Steam - 4 eventsNew Abilities and Keywords for France and Italynew contentMilestone
The new ally nations come with unique abilities and keywords that allow for new strategic options.
SteamExpansion of Existing Nations with 22 New Cardsnew contentMilestoneEach existing nation will receive 22 additional cards to enhance current strategies.
SteamIntroduction of France and Italy as New Ally Nationsnew contentMilestoneTwo new ally nations, France and Italy, will be available with the Allegiance expansion on December 10.
SteamAllegiance Card Pack OffershopA special offer for the Allegiance card pack is available until December 9, featuring a 45% discount and an exclusive cardback.
Steam - 3 eventsUpcoming Winter Expansion Announcementnew contentMilestone
Announcement of the upcoming winter expansion 'Allegiance' featuring 150 new cards and two new ally nations.
SteamSeason 8 Winner Announcementnew contentDarkness is announced as the winner of Season 8, marking his second season win.
SteamSeason 8 Rewards Distributionseasonal eventPlayers can collect rewards from Season 8, which ended on November 30th. Rewards include Gold cards and card packs based on ranks achieved.
Steam - 4 eventsTop Three Card Draw MechanicgameplayMilestone
A new mechanic allows players to review the top three cards of their deck and draw one, placing the others at the bottom.
SteamIntroduction of Allegiance Expansionnew contentMilestoneThe first-ever KARDS expansion Allegiance is set to arrive on December 10, introducing new mechanics and content.
SteamRestriction on Elite Cardsbalance changeMilestonePlayers can no longer use Elite cards from ally nations in their decks; only Elite cards from the major nation are allowed.
SteamNew Orders MechanicgameplayMilestonePlayers can select between two possible effects when playing certain US and Soviet orders, adding flexibility to gameplay.
Steam - 5 eventsNew British Order Card: SHELLINGnew content
SHELLING is a British Order card of Elite rarity that deals damage to enemy units and pins them, costing 5 Kredits to play.
Steam150 New Cards Addednew contentMilestoneThe expansion adds 150 completely new cards to KARDS, reinforcing existing nations and introducing new gameplay mechanics.
SteamIntroduction of Two New Ally Nationsnew contentMilestoneThe Allegiance expansion introduces two new ally nations to the game, enhancing strategic depth and battlefield tactics.
SteamAllegiance Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneThe first expansion set for KARDS, titled Allegiance, will be released on December 10th, introducing two new ally nations and 150 new cards.
SteamNew Soviet Unit: 15th MOTOR RIFLESnew content15th MOTOR RIFLES is a Soviet infantry unit of Special rarity that costs 3 Kredits to deploy and has guard ability, making HQ immune to damage on the enemy's turn.
Steam - 2 eventsKARDS World Championship 2019 Tournament Rounds 2 and 3seasonal event
Intense matches held in rounds 2 and 3 of the KARDS World Championship 2019 Tournament with 16 champions remaining.
SteamUpcoming Finals of KARDS World Championship 2019seasonal eventFinal rounds scheduled for November 16-17, where four finalists will compete for a sponsored flight to Iceland.
Steam - 1 eventIntroduction to Deck Building Video Tutorialsnew content
A new series of video tutorials focused on deck building basics and strategies.
Steam - 3 eventsSeason 7 Rewards Distributionseasonal event
Players can collect rewards from Season 7, which has ended on October 31st.
SteamSeason 7 Rewards Breakdownnew contentRewards include Gold cards and card packs based on ranks achieved during Season 7.
SteamPhysical Reward for Season 7 Winnernew contentGearbot, the winner of Season 7, receives a KARDS seasonal winner metal plaque.
Steam - 6 eventsCard blocking issue fixedbug fix
When playing a card from hand, in some cases, the card would stay on the screen blocking other cards and/or the battlefield scene. Fixed.
SteamWindow icon display fixedbug fixThe window icon showed the default image and not the KARDS icon. Fixed.
SteamFixed card suspension issuebug fixResolved a critical bug with cards sometimes getting suspended on the screen.
SteamEnd of Season 7 Rewards Announcementseasonal eventSeason 7 ends on October 31st with rewards based on ranks gained in PVP matches.
SteamSeason 7 Rewards Breakdownseasonal eventDetails on rewards for ranks gained during Season 7, including card packs and Gold cards.
Steam - 14 eventsWorld Championship Finals in Icelandseasonal event
Finals of the KARDS World Championship to be held in December.
SteamTutorial Order Cards Behavior Fixedbug fixWhen playing the tutorial, in some cases some order cards were not behaving correctly.
SteamLocalized Client LaunchlocalizationKARDS will be available in six new languages starting in November.
SteamFirst-Ever KARDS Release Announcementnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of two new ally nations, 150 new cards, and new gameplay abilities in December.
SteamFixed Blitz Attack Card Hangbug fixWhen deploying a unit from hand and attacking with it quickly (blitz) and it dies in the attack, in some cases, the card would leave hanging on the screen stuck.
SteamSimultaneous AIRSTRIKE Errors Fixedbug fixTriggering two AIRSTRIKES at the same time resulted in several errors.
SteamAIRSTRIKE Ability Trigger Issue Fixedbug fixIf AIRSTRIKE killed a unit that had an 'on attack' ability, that ability would trigger.
SteamCountermeasures Count Towards Achievement Fixedbug fixOpponent's countermeasures did count towards achievement: Play X <nation> cards.
SteamKARDS World Championship Tournamentseasonal eventKARDS World Championship tournament scheduled for November.
SteamOverkill Damage Not Added to Defense Fixedbug fixWhen 756th REGIMENT overkills the enemy HQ, the extra damage is not added to the defense.
SteamPinned Unit Retreatment Issue Fixedbug fixWhen a pinned unit got retreated, it could not be played in the same round.
Steam - 5 eventsTournament Match Formatgameplay
The tournament will feature a single-elimination format with best-of-three matches in the first round and best-of-five in subsequent rounds.
SteamKARDS World Championship Tournament Announcementseasonal eventMilestoneAnnouncement of the KARDS World Championship 2019, detailing the tournament structure and stages.
SteamTournament Structure OverviewgameplayThe Championship consists of four stages: Qualification, Challenge, Tournament, and Finals.
SteamDeck Submission RulesgameplayPlayers must create and lock down their tournament decks before each weekend of the tournament.
SteamTournament Schedule DetailsgameplaySpecific dates for tournament matches and deadlines for deck submissions are outlined.
Steam - 3 eventsFixed AI ground units being pinned after attackingbug fix
During AI matches, AI ground units are 'pinned' after attacking 'Type 88 AA Gun' and taking damage from it.
SteamFixed AI damage issue with 463rd Battalionbug fixDuring AI matches, the '463 rd BATTALION' controlled by AI deals 1 damage to the HQ after attacking a unit in the frontline.
SteamFixed card counter display issue in battlescenebug fixWhen hovering over the card stack in the battlescene, the card counter always shows the same value in both decks.
Steam - 14 eventsDeck Counter Display Issue Fixedbug fix
The deck counter appeared under some circumstances out of screen. Fixed.
Steam'Not Scored' Checkbox Display Issue Fixedbug fixThe 'Not Scored' checkbox is shown when 'training' is selected. Fixed.
SteamUSACE Buff Adjustedbalance changeBuff change to +1 attack, and +1 defense (was +1 attack and +2 defense).
SteamTurn Length Adjustmentquality of lifeThe turn length has been changed from 80 seconds to 70 seconds.
Steam42nd Rifles Repair Timing Adjustedbalance changeFull repair at the start of your turn (was: at the end of each turn).
SteamModel 25 Buff Removal Issue Fixedbug fixThe “Model 25” buff was removed twice in battle mode after the end of your turn and your opponent’s turn. Fixed.
SteamPreparation for World Championship Stage 2seasonal eventDetails on the World Championship sessions and scoring system.
SteamError Text Clarification for Panzer IV F2bug fixClarified the error text when incorrectly targeting with Panzer IV F2 on deployment.
Steam - 5 eventsSeason 6 Reward Breakdownnew content
Rewards include Standard Gold cards, Limited Gold cards, Special Gold cards, and card packs based on ranks achieved.
SteamSeason 6 Rewards Availableseasonal eventPlayers can now collect rewards for completing Season 6, which ended on September 30.
SteamElite Rarity Upgrade for Gold Cardsnew contentGold cards will be upgraded to Elite rarity for players who reached Field Marshal rank in one nation or Captain rank in three nations.
SteamOfficer Club Season 6 Exclusive Rewardsnew contentMembers receive a unique cardback, extra card packs, and additional rewards based on performance.
SteamAdditional Rewards for Field Marshalsnew contentPlayers who reach Field Marshal rank receive extra National card packs matching their nations.
Steam - 8 eventsKARDS World Championship Stage 2 Announcementseasonal event
Announcement of the upcoming Stage 2 of the KARDS World Championship, detailing qualification and competition structure.
SteamExtra Rewards for First Winsquality of lifePlayers will receive extra draft tickets for their first win of the day during the weekend of Stage 2.
SteamTiebreaker System for Stage 2gameplayA tiebreaker system will be implemented to rank players with the same score based on opponent strength.
SteamStage 2 Match SchedulegameplayStage 2 matches will occur over three weekends: October 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20.
SteamLeaderboard Visibility for Stage 2gameplayA leaderboard will display participant scores and the top 64 players qualified for Stage 3.
SteamStage 2 Qualification RequirementsgameplayPlayers must reach the Officer Club by September 30 to qualify for Stage 2.
SteamPoint Scoring System for Stage 2gameplayPlayers score points based on their performance in their first 9 games during each session.
SteamStage 2 Competition FormatgameplayStage 2 will feature a Qualifier queue where players compete to score points for advancement to Stage 3.
Steam - 11 eventsIN THE NAVY Cost Increasedbalance change
Cost increased from 2 to 4, reduced by 2 if the enemy controls the frontline.
SteamHand Cards Display Issue Fixedbug fixHand cards displayed too low on the screen and became inaccessible have been fixed.
SteamPANZER IV F2 Clause Removedbalance changeRemoved the destroy clause; selected unit must only retreat.
SteamLANCASTER B.III Attack Effect Changedbalance changeCards in the enemy’s hand now cost increase by 1 instead of 2.
SteamANNIHILATION Cost Increasedbalance changeCost increased from 6 to 7; now destroys enemy units that cost 5 or less.
SteamPromo Cards Available to Everyonenew content5 Promo cards are now available to everyone, previously exclusive to First Win of The Day event participants.
SteamCard Balance Updatesbalance changeSeveral cards have undergone balance changes based on community feedback.
Steam - 9 eventsPanzer IV F2 Nerfbalance change
The Panzer IV F2 has had its destroy clause removed, making it weaker against aggressive decks.
SteamSU 152 Cost Increasebalance changeThe cost of the SU 152 has been increased to 5 to balance its performance.
SteamPromo Cards Available for All Playersnew contentThe recently introduced time-exclusive promo cards are now available to all players, allowing crafting of missing cards.
SteamAnnihilation Cost Increasebalance changeAnnihilation's cost has increased, allowing it to target a wider range of important targets.
SteamSU-76M Defense Reductionbalance changeThe defense of the SU-76M has been reduced to better represent its historical performance.
SteamCard Text AdjustmentschangesText on various cards has been edited for consistency and clarity, with no functional changes.
SteamLancaster B.III Ability Adjustmentbalance changeThe ability of the Lancaster B.III has been adjusted to allow for more counterplay.
SteamNaval Bombardment Versatility Increasebalance changeNaval Bombardment can now bounce a unit from anywhere for 4, increasing its versatility.
SteamBalance Changes to Six Cardsbalance changeAn update includes balance changes to six cards, affecting their gameplay dynamics.
Steam - 18 eventsFixed ROYAL WEST KENTS Damage Issuebug fix
ROYAL WEST KENTS sometimes damaged Artillery and Bombers with Armor 1/2 when they attacked; this has been fixed.
SteamFixed 'Ghost' Units on Battlefieldbug fixGhost units should no longer be seen on the battlefield.
SteamFixed PANZER III-L Buff Removal Issuebug fixPANZER III-L had its buff incorrectly removed in some circumstances; this has been fixed.
SteamFixed 463rd BATTALION Damage Issuebug fixIf 463rd BATTALION was the only unit in the frontline and died during an attack, it would not deal the one extra damage; this has been fixed.
SteamFixed Damage Issue with M26 PERSHINGbug fixWhen M26 PERSHING was in the frontline, using J1N1 GEKKO and TORA! TORA! TORA destroyed the HQ in some cases; this has been fixed.
SteamFixed NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE Trigger Issuebug fixMore than one NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE were triggered simultaneously for the same attack; now only one will trigger each turn.
SteamImproved Victory and Defeat Sounds for Soviet DecksaudioSteamFixed Smokescreen Issue with F4F WILDCATbug fixWrong HQ was given smokescreen if F4F WILDCAT was returning to the battlefield by SENDAI REGIMENT, if the SENDAI REGIMENT was destroyed in its owner's turn.
SteamFixed 10th ENGINEERS Boost Issuebug fix10th ENGINEERS could not give boost to adjacent units in some cases; this has been fixed.
SteamImproved Support for Higher Resolutions and Screen Ratiosui uxSteamUpgraded Sound Assets for UnitsaudioSound assets for ME 262A SCHWALBE, BP-43 ARMORED TRAIN, and PANZERZUG 61 BP42 have been upgraded.
SteamFixed Damage Issue with NATIONAL FIRE SERVICEbug fixWhen NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE is active, using J1N1 GEKKO and TORA! TORA! TORA deals two damage to the HQ instead of one; this has been fixed.
SteamGUNSHIP MISSION Now Repairs HQ Before Damagebug fixSteamFixed Deployment Effects Targeting Issuebug fixTargets of deployment effects no longer erroneously attack.
SteamUnits with Zero Attack Can No Longer Attackbug fixFixed issue where units with an attack value of zero were able to attack.
SteamFixed PATTON Kredits Change Issuebug fixPATTON incorrectly changed Kredits of units sometimes; this has been fixed.
SteamFixed ULTRA Functionality Issuebug fixULTRA was not working properly in some cases and didn’t stop the opponent’s order; this has been fixed.
Steam - 6 eventsStage 3: Knockout Tournamentseasonal event
Stage 3 will feature a 128-player knockout tournament planned for the first three weekends in November.
SteamGrand Finale in Icelandseasonal eventMilestoneThe grand finale of the KARDS World Championship is planned for early December in Iceland.
SteamExclusive Rewards for Participantsseasonal eventParticipants can earn various rewards including exclusive card backs and cash prizes throughout the championship.
SteamStage 2: Tournament Matchesseasonal eventStage 2 begins on October 4, where players will compete in tournament matches to determine their position.
SteamKARDS World Championship 2019 Announcedseasonal eventMilestoneThe KARDS World Championship 2019 invites players to participate in a multi-stage tournament starting September 5.
SteamStage 1: Officer Club Qualificationseasonal eventPlayers must reach the Officer Club by achieving Field Marshal rank in three nations during September.
Steam - 25 eventsRank Reset for New Seasonbalance change
Players will drop one rank for each nation, but retain stars from their previous highest rank.
SteamA-20B Deployment Cost Calculation Fixbug fixThe deployment cost for A-20B is incorrectly calculated. Fixed.
Steam10th ENGINEER BATTALION Buff Fixbug fixBuff is not removed when 10th ENGINEER BATTALION is returned to hand. Fixed.
SteamDamage and Death Indicators Fixbug fixThe damage and death indicators did not follow the card when it moved. Fixed.
SteamCard and Board Rendering Engine ImprovementsperformanceImprovements to the card and board rendering engine.
SteamNotification Text Widget Updatebug fixThe notification text widget has been updated to match wider screens.
SteamTargeting Card Stuck Fixbug fixWhen picking an invalid target the targeting card was stuck until hovered. Fixed.
SteamDIVE BOMBING Effect Duration Changebalance changeEffect lasts until the start of your next turn (was: until end of turn).
SteamHistoric Descriptions Inconsistencies Fixbug fixInconsistencies in the historic descriptions of cards has been fixed.
SteamSENDAI REGIMENT Effect Fixbug fixSENDAI REGIMENT is not using effects when leaving the battlefield. Fixed.
SteamORDER 227 Attack Boost Changebalance changeYour damaged Soviet units get +2 attack (was: Targeted Soviet units gets Ambush and +1 attack for each enemy unit in the frontline).
SteamIMPERIAL STRENGTH Effect Changebalance changeEffect changed to discard all activated countermeasures (was: Countermeasures cannot trigger this turn).
SteamSeason 5 Rewards Distributedseasonal eventAll players have received rewards for Season 5, including Gold cards and card packs based on ranks.
SteamAirstrike Orders Aircraft Shadows FixvisualsVarious airstrike orders now show correct aircraft shadows.
SteamDEADLY DUTY Card Draw Fixbug fixDEADLY DUTY didn't draw cards before destroying (e.g. in conjunction with YAK 9). Fixed.
SteamENCIRCLEMENT Ability Updatebalance changeThe duplicated card now also receives the Blitz ability.
SteamSeason 6 Launch and Season 5 Winners Announcedseasonal eventSeason 6 started on September 1, 00:00:01 UTC, with DARKNESS winning Season 5.
SteamPATTON Effect Application Fixbug fixPATTON effect is not being applied to cards newly drawn. Fixed.
SteamMatch Stalling Prevention Improvementsbug fixVarious improvements to prevent a match from accidentally stalling.
Steam - 8 eventsImperial Strength Debuff Adjustmentbalance change
Debuff effects now last until the start of the next turn, enhancing their impact.
SteamDaylight Bombing Removal Effect Reductionbalance changeWeakened the removal effect of Daylight Bombing to balance its strong win-rate.
SteamKi-43 Hayabusa Cost Adjustmentbalance changeIncreased the cost of Ki-43 Hayabusa from 3 to 4 kredits to balance its effectiveness.
SteamOrder 227 Thematic and Strength Adjustmentbalance changeReworked Order 227 to enhance its thematic representation and gameplay viability.
SteamMosquito Cost Increasebalance changeIncreased the cost of the Mosquito card to make removal less accessible for control players.
SteamDive Bombing Strengthenedbalance changeIncreased effectiveness of the Dive Bombing card to improve German removal capabilities.
SteamEncirclement Clarity Improvementbalance changeUpdated the Encirclement card for better clarity and thematic alignment.
SteamBombing Raid Cost Increasebalance changeIncreased the cost of Bombing Raid from 3 to 4 kredits due to its high damage output.
Steam - 26 eventsTactical Strike Draw Changebalance change
Playing this card doesn’t allow you to draw another card any longer.
Steam37 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Cost Fixbug fixNo longer increases the operation costs of spawned friendly units.
SteamSudden Strike Threshold Loweredbalance changeThreshold for cards that can be destroyed by this card has been lowered from 3 Kredit costs to 2 Kredit costs.
SteamTime-Exclusive Card Event Detailsseasonal eventEvent runs from August 15 to August 19, allowing players to earn exclusive cards for their first PVP win each day.
SteamCombined Arms Bonus Clarificationbalance changeBonus clarified to +1/+1 for each type of non-tank unit you control.
SteamOut-of-Turn Playing Improvementbug fixImproved to prevent units from being invisible and other defects.
SteamTime-Exclusive Free Promo Cards Addednew contentMore info about this in an upcoming blog shortly.
SteamType 95 Ha-Go Attack Bonus Changebalance changeAttack bonus against infantry replaced by 1 damage to the HQ when playing an order.
SteamDestruction Effect Fix for Sendai Regimentbug fixDestruction effect no longer triggered when cards are sent back to hand.
Steam15 New Exclusive Cards for Bonus Weekendnew contentPlayers can earn time-exclusive cards for their first win of the day in PVP matches over five days.
SteamCountermeasure Count Fixbug fixNow counts as 'played from hand' in achievements when triggered.
SteamKredit Cost Payment Fixbug fixYou need to pay according to Kredit costs even when the attacking unit is destroyed by AIR DEFENSE.
SteamLimited Rarity Cards for Five Nationsnew contentNew cards are of limited rarity, with costs ranging from 2 to 7, aligned with their respective nations.
Steam42nd Rifles Healing Animation FixvisualsHealing animation no longer appears when the unit is being destroyed.
Steam - 8 eventsBuff to Sky Barons cardbalance change
Enhanced to strengthen air units in response to removal card nerfs.
SteamNerf to From the People cardbalance changeMilestoneIncreased cost from 2 to 3 kredits, reducing its reliability as early removal.
SteamChange to Combined Arms cardbalance changeUpdated to provide a bonus per unit type for better scaling and deck construction.
SteamNerf to Sudden Strike cardbalance changeMilestoneRemoved tempo advantage; now cannot deal with certain important units.
Steam - 3 eventsSeason 5 Launch and Season 4 Winners Announcedseasonal event
Season 5 has started on August 1, 00:00:01 UTC, with the winners of Season 4 revealed.
SteamRank Reset for New SeasongameplayPlayers will drop one rank for each nation, but retain stars from their previous highest rank.
SteamSeason 4 Rewards DistributedgameplayAll players have received rewards for Season 4, including a Gold card and card packs based on ranks.
Steam - 4 eventsRegular Rank Reset Announcementseasonal event
Ranks will reset at the end of the season, with Field Marshals dropping to Major 4 Star.
SteamSeason 4 Rewards Deployment Dateseasonal eventRewards for Season 4 will be deployed to accounts on August 1st based on ranks gained.
SteamKARDS Season 4 Ending Soonseasonal eventThe final days of KARDS Season 4 are here, ending on July 31st.
SteamSeason 4 Bonus Rewards Announcedseasonal eventTop-5 positions in the Officer Club will receive a bonus reward including a free ticket to the KARDS Gamescom 2019 player event.
Steam - 10 eventsAdjusted Bomber Attack Animationvisuals
The bomber attack animation shows the bomber flying a little lower now.
SteamImproved Deck Builderquality of lifeThe deck builder has been improved and updated to match the look and feel of the Draft deck builder.
SteamFixed AI Unit Placementbug fixThe AI can place more than four units in the support line in rare cases. Fixed.
SteamIntroduction of Draft Modenew contentMilestoneA new game mode is now available: Draft, featuring up to nine matches against other players with a custom deck built from random cards.
SteamFixed Showcase Card Dimensionsbug fixThe showcase card has gigantic dimensions when hovering over a card being played from hand while another was exploding/playing some animation. Fixed.
SteamFixed Achievements Displaybug fixCompleted and claimed Achievements keep showing up on the end-of-match window. Fixed.
SteamFixed AI 'Jade Unit' Behaviorbug fixThe AI using 'Jade Unit' boosts enemy units in rare cases. Fixed.
SteamFixed Card Discard Effectsbug fixWhen a card was discarded due to hand being full, their unit effects for leaving the battlefield are not triggered. Fixed.
Steam - 5 eventsDraft Rewards Systemgameplay
Players receive rewards based on performance in the draft, including guaranteed packs and bonus rewards.
SteamIntroduction of Draft Modenew contentMilestoneA new play mode where players construct a deck from a limited selection of cards and compete against others.
SteamDraft Tutorial Introductionui uxA one-time tutorial window appears to guide players through the draft process.
SteamDraft Mechanics ExplainedgameplayPlayers pick cards from a limited set to create a 40 card deck, with no impact on their collection.
SteamDraft Entry CostsgameplayEntering a draft costs 15 gold or $1.95, with free draft tickets given to players created before server downtime.
Steam - 40 eventsPanzer 35(t) effect changedbalance change
Effect changed to a static, on-deployment effect with reduced operation cost if controlling an infantry unit.
SteamB-26 Marauder Attack Adjustmentbalance changeWhen attacking enemy HQ, enemy units are +2 more expensive to operate instead of +1.
SteamB-26 Marauder improvementbalance changeEnemy units now cost +2 more to operate instead of +1 when attacking the enemy HQ.
SteamDeck Editor Graphic Glitch Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed graphic glitches when mouse scrolling in the deck editor after editing a deck.
SteamB-17 Flying Fortress Stats Changebalance changeAttack and Defense have been lowered to 5 each from 6.
SteamAI M36 Jackson Discard Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where AI would play M36 Jackson if it was discarded by Divine Wind.
SteamAI Kredit Payment Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where AI was not paying Kredits when playing Close Air Support.
Steam10th Engineers Battalion Bonus Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where 10th Engineers Battalion was sometimes getting its bonus multiple times.
SteamPanzer IV F2 HQ Removal Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where Panzer IV F2 removed your own HQ under certain conditions.
SteamBlackout Pinning Changebalance changeReduction to pin only a targeted air unit instead of pinning all air units.
SteamPanzer 35(t) Operation Cost Changebalance changeOperation costs is set now on deployment to -1 if you control an infantry unit.
Steam10.5 cm leFH Damage Reductionbalance changeOn-deployment damage dealt to the enemy HQ has been lowered from 3 to 2.
SteamAI Kredit Issue Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where AI got only 1 Kredit when using War Bonds.
SteamRe-grab Order Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where you could re-grab a recently played order and drag it around the screen.
Steam8th Cavalry Regiment HQ Immunity Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where HQ was not immune on your turn if 8th Cavalry Regiment was added.
SteamAI Cost Adjustment Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where AI did not change the cost of orders back after bouncing 85 Pioneer Company.
SteamM36 Jackson Screen Stuck Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed rare case where M36 Jackson got stuck on the screen when discarded.
SteamTarget Arrow Creation Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where clicking on a unit quickly would not create the target arrow.
SteamCard Hover Pop-up Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where hovering over the same card as the enemy did not show the pop-up version.
SteamGraphical Overhaul for CardsvisualsThe following cards received a graphical overhaul: 45 mm Anti-Tank Gun, Enigma, Kumamoto Regiment.
SteamLibrary Card Counter Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed incorrect counter when adding a standard card to your deck.
SteamBritish Battlefield Decoration UpdatevisualsThe British battlefield decoration 'Sten Gun' has been updated.
SteamDeck Builder Navigation Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issue where clicking the next button in collection while card info was open made you change pages.
Steam - 3 eventsDDay75 - 500% Gold boostseasonal event
First win of the day will give you 500% more gold: 10 Gold instead of 2, available from June 6 to 9.
Steam2-for-1 offer on Nation Set (US + Britain)shopTime-limited 2-for-1 offer on USA and Britain Nation sets, with a 50% discount available this week only.
SteamBattle the Devs eventseasonal eventPlayers can sign up to battle against KARDS developers on June 6th between 1pm and 5pm GMT.
Steam - 4 eventsKARDS Season #2 Rewards Announcementseasonal event
Rewards for KARDS Season #2 will be distributed on June 1, including Gold Cards, Packs, and physical items.
SteamOfficer Club Rewards Enhancementnew contentOfficer Club members will receive better Gold Card rewards and an extra pack based on their rank promotions.
SteamPhysical Rewards for Top Playersnew contentTop five players of Season #2 will receive special physical rewards, including an aluminum plaque and KARDS packs.
SteamRank Adjustments for Season #3seasonal eventRanks will be adjusted with the start of Season #3 on June 1, including dropping one rank for each nation and retaining stars.
Steam - 4 eventsHOME DEFENSE Card Preview Improvementui ux
HOME DEFENSE shows now the preview of both cards it spawns when you hover over it.
SteamDeck Export Gold Card Count Fixbug fixThe Deck Export doesn't include the Gold card count. Fixed.
SteamNATIONAL FIRE SERVICE Damage Reduction Fixbug fixNATIONAL FIRE SERVICE reduces damage to units and causes the HQ to heal if multiple NFS cards are in hand. Fixed.
SteamHOME DEFENSE Kredit Cost Fixbug fixThe Kredit costs for HOME DEFENSE dropped to zero under certain conditions. Fixed.
Steam - 28 eventsFixed SEXTON Pinning Issuebug fix
Fixed a bug where a unit pinned by SEXTON that was moved to hand remained pinned.
SteamIMPERIAL STRENGTH Cost and Effect Changesbalance changeNow costs 1 Kredit and deals 1 damage to enemy HQ, disabling Countermeasures for one turn.
SteamNon-scoring Matches for Officer Club Membersnew contentMembers can now choose to play non-scoring matches to experiment with new decks and styles.
SteamNATIONAL FIRE SERVICE Damage Reduction Changebalance changeNow reduces damage to your HQ to 1, previously HQ was immune to damage.
SteamIncreased Max Kredits Slotbalance changeMax Kredits Slot can now be increased above 12 with specific cards.
SteamChanges to 158. NACHSCHUB Cardbalance changeNow gives two extra Kredits when a friendly unit destroys an enemy unit.
SteamIncorrect Card Sounds During Mulligan Fixbug fixFixed an issue where incorrect card sounds were heard during Mulligan.
SteamKi-84 FRANK Deployment Cost Decreasebalance changeKi-84 FRANK's deployment cost reduced to 5 Kredits from 6.
SteamDiscard Cards Strength Adjustmentsbalance changeStrength of Discard cards has been changed to balance their viability.
SteamAI GUNSHIP MISSION Usage Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the AI used GUNSHIP MISSION on frontline cards.
SteamB-4 203mm HOWITZER Attack Decrease Fixbug fixFixed a bug where B-4 203mm HOWITZER decreased attack on units when damage was 0.
SteamAI Surrender Trigger Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the AI surrendered when triggering AIRSTRIKE.
SteamEnd-of-Match Achievement Progress Windowui uxA new window at the end of the match lists achievement progress and allows claiming completed achievements.
SteamAI Passive Effects Removal Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the AI was occasionally removing passive effects twice.
SteamDaily Missions Counting Fixbug fixFixed daily missions that incorrectly counted orders as units.
SteamMI5 Cost and Effect Changesbalance changeMI5 now costs 3 Kredits and changes a card from the enemy's hand to the top of their deck.
SteamORDER 227 Attack Bonus Reducedbalance changeORDER 227 now gives +1 attack for each unit in the frontline, down from +2.
Steam17 POUNDER Operation Cost and Attack Changesbalance changeOperation costs reduced to 1 Kredit and attack reduced to 2.
SteamAI Turn Wait Time Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the AI waited for 10 seconds at the end of the turn in unlocking matches.
SteamSelf-Destructing Units Damage Trigger Fixbug fixFixed an issue where self-destructing units didn't trigger damage effects correctly.
SteamBLACKBURN SKUA Mk II Stats Adjustedbalance changeBLACKBURN SKUA Mk II now has 2 attack and 2 defense, down from 3 attack and 3 defense.
SteamCard Hover Preview Size Fixbug fixFixed an issue where overly large previews of cards were shown when hovered over during play.
SteamEntry-level Nation Achievements Yield Useful Cardsbalance changeEntry-level Nation Achievements now provide useful cards instead of resources.
Steam - 6 eventsRewards for entry-level achievementsbalance change
Change rewards for early achievements from resources to specific, useful cards.
SteamMax Kredit slots XXLbalance changeAllow players to exceed the maximum 12 Kredit slots with specific cards.
SteamWeakening Discard decksbalance changeMilestoneReduce the number of discard cards and their power to balance gameplay.
SteamAchievements at End-of-Matchui uxImprove end-of-match screen to show progress towards next achievements and allow immediate claiming.
SteamImproved Daily Missionsquality of lifeDaily Missions will be made easier and faster to complete, reducing completion time by 20-30%.
SteamNon-scoring games for Officer Club membersnew contentIntroduce non-scoring games for Officer Club members to allow experimentation without affecting scores.
Steam - 10 eventsSeason rewards eligibility visibility improvedui ux
Players can now see how many wins they still need to be eligible for seasons rewards.
SteamTarget effect resolution issue fixedbug fixCards that target failed sometimes in resolving their target effect.
SteamIncorrect targeting by specific cards fixedbug fixFOR FREEDOM, KITTYHAWK and SKUA could target incorrect targets.
SteamDamage application issue for Heavy Armor fixedbug fixSHTURMOVIK did not apply damage correctly to units with Heavy Armor.
SteamAttack boost removal issue fixedbug fixUnits that give other units attack boost sometimes removed their boost incorrectly.
SteamFix for incorrect fatigue damage applicationbug fixFatigue damage was applied incorrectly if player with empty deck drew card in enemy turn.
SteamKredit negate display correctedvisualsThe Kredit negate of ADMIRAL HIPPER is now shown correctly.
Steam - 21 eventsCard Stuck on Board Issue Fixedbug fix
Cards sometimes got stuck on board after an invalid target was chosen. Fixed.
SteamImproved Visualization for National PacksvisualsNational packs received in achievements are now visualized better.
SteamSHTURMOVIK IL-2M Armor and Damage Updatebalance changeNow has Heavy Armor 1 and deals excess damage to HQ.
SteamAnimation Change for Enemy Hand CardsvisualsChanged animation for cards played from enemy hand.
SteamCrash on Surrender Event Fixedbug fixA rare crash occurred when one player surrendered at the same time the other player triggered an event like ending turn. Fixed.
SteamFix for Units Attacking Immune Targetsbug fixUnits attacking an immune unit/HQ were able to attack more than once. Fixed.
SteamHelp Bubble Text Blocking History Fixedbug fixHelp bubble text sometimes blocked history text. Fixed.
SteamIntroduction of Six New Cardsnew contentAdded 93rd GUARDS, SUPPLY CHAIN, UNCLE SAM, G4M1 BETTY, EMPIRE OF THE SUN, and HOME DEFENSE to complete the base set.
SteamDAYLIGHT BOMBING Cost and Damage Adjustmentbalance changeNow costs 4, deals 3 damage and destroys kredit slot.
SteamDamage Display When Attacking Enemy UnitvisualsWhen dragging to attack an enemy unit, you now see the damage each unit will do.
Steam - 5 eventsOfficer Club Resetother
All players were removed from the Officer Club at the start of Season 2 due to rank prerequisites.
SteamLaunch of KARDS Season 2seasonal eventSeason 2 started on May 1st, following the conclusion of Season 1.
SteamUI Improvements for Season 2ui uxThe UI has been clarified to help players see what they need to do to reach the next level of rewards.
SteamRank Adjustments for Season 2balance changeAll ranks except Field Marshal were lowered by one, with Field Marshal lowered by two ranks.
SteamSeason 1 Rewards Distributionnew contentIn-game rewards for Season 1 have been added to players' accounts based on ranks unlocked.
Steam - 12 eventsCollection Update for Gold Cardsgameplay
Packs opened until now will be retroactively checked for gold versions, swapping normal versions in players' collections.
SteamMain Menu Background PreparationvisualsPreparations to change the main menu background image with the start of Season 2.
SteamIntroduction of Gold Cardsnew contentMilestoneGold versions of existing cards are now available as rewards and in packs.
SteamRemoval of National Rank Display in Battleui uxNational rank titles and icons removed from display in Battle to reduce confusion.
SteamDeck Builder Tweaks for Gold Cardsui uxTweaks to collection and deck builder to support gold cards.
SteamOfficer Club Leaderboard Historyui uxAn Officer Club leaderboard history has been added for previously completed seasons.
SteamMatchmaking System Improvementsbalance changeChanges to matchmaking system to improve player pairing, potentially increasing queue times.
SteamCard Animation UpdatevisualsSlight change in the animation for cards being played from the hand.
SteamOfficer Club Leaderboard Mismatch Fixbug fixFixed mismatch between top 100 position and points in the Officer Club leaderboard.
Steam85mm D-44 FIELD GUN Bug Fixbug fixFixed issue where the 85mm D-44 FIELD GUN pinned attacking bombers and artillery units.
SteamBackend Support for Season TransitionchangesAdded backend support for the end of Season 1 and start of Season 2.
Steam - 5 eventsPhysical Rewards for Top Playersnew content
Top five players of Season #1 will receive physical rewards including a swag bag and plaque.
SteamKARDS Season #1 Rewards Announcementseasonal eventRewards based on ranks gained during Season #1, including Gold Cards and Packs.
SteamRank Adjustment for Season 2balance changePlayers will drop one rank at the start of Season 2, retaining stars from their previous highest rank.
SteamIntroduction of Gold Cardsnew contentMilestoneGold versions of existing cards introduced, which can be recycled for resources.
SteamRetroactive Award of Gold Cardsquality of lifePlayers will receive Gold cards retroactively based on the number of packs opened.
Steam - 4 eventsContinued Bug Fixing Effortsbug fix
Ongoing efforts to fix bugs reported by players, including gameplay issues and spelling mistakes.
SteamSupport Help Center Expansionquality of lifeAdding game info and self-help articles to the Support Center.
SteamMatchmaking System ImprovementsgameplayOngoing work on the matchmaking system to address rank and strength discrepancies among players.
SteamEnd of Season 1 and Rewards Announcementseasonal eventThe first season will end on April 30, with rewards being distributed and Season 2 starting on May 1.
Steam - 5 eventsImproving Deck Building Processquality of life
The deck building process will be made more intuitive and informative.
SteamAdjustments to AI DifficultyaiModifications are being made to the AI to make the initial matches less challenging for new players.
SteamRevising Player Strength and Ranksbalance changeThe current rank system and its visualization in battle will be revised to better reflect player strength and address concerns about unfair matches.
SteamImproving Card Descriptions and Review Popupsquality of lifePlans to enhance card descriptions and review popups to reduce confusion reported by players.
SteamUpdated Match-Making Systembalance changeThe match-making system has been updated to reduce the strength difference between players, with new players placed in their own band for initial matches.
Steam - 6 eventsGeneral Improvementsquality of life
Various general improvements have been made to enhance gameplay.
SteamRevamped Achievements with Free Rewardsui uxAchievements have been revamped to include free rewards.
SteamAdditional Graphics and EffectsgraphicsEnhanced graphics and effects have been added to the game.
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