What changed in KARDS - The WW2 Card Game in 2023

Players can choose their own deck, shuffle six 114th INFANTRY REGIMENT into their deck, and start with an extra kredit slot.

Players receive a random card pack with their first win in the Skirmish event.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules is live until December 31st.

All units added or deployed in the Skirmish have an operation cost of 3.

A new Skirmish event is live until December 24th, offering unique rules and a free card pack for the first win.

Participate in two special skirmishes with unique rulesets during the weekends of December 22nd-24th and December 29th-31st.

Players can choose their own deck and add 1 of 3 0-cost cards to their hand each turn during the Skirmish.

Claim daily free gifts including seasonal cosmetic items, card packs, wildcards, and gold from December 22nd to 31st.

Exciting holiday offers at lucrative discounts available in the in-game shop.

Special holiday themed music added to enhance the festive atmosphere.

Snow effects added to the battlefield for the holiday season.

Players must use a deck with at least 20 infantry units. All infantry units gain Blitz and bonuses based on their operation cost.

Players will receive a random card pack upon their first win in the Skirmish event.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards is available from December 15th to December 17th.

The Grand Finals were played using decks from the new Winter War expansion.

Jking7 wins the championship for the third consecutive year, with Socialist as runner-up.

The finals of the December OCC: Clash will take place on December 16th, featuring new competitive changes.

The KARDS 2023 World Championship Grand Finals will be held on December 2nd and 3rd, featuring the top 4 players competing for the title.

The top 4 players will use brand new cards from the Winter War expansion during the Grand Finals.

Players must use a deck with at least 20 infantry units. All infantry units gain Blitz and bonuses based on their operation cost.

Players receive a random card pack for their first win in the Skirmish event.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards is available from December 15th to December 17th.

Background color of countermeasure cost now displays correctly.

Search bar now correctly identifies accented and non-English characters.

New US units and orders are introduced, such as M10A1 and 13th ENGINEERS BATTALION.

The Winter War expansion introduces 86 new cards, 2 new keywords, and Finland as a new ally nation.

Gold from the First Win of the Day will be included in crate rewards, remaining active until March for player adjustment.

New Soviet units and orders are introduced, such as 122nd KORSUN and PUSH!.

The new crate system features five tiers with increasing rewards, including wildcards and gold.

Cards with target selection ability no longer overlap other cards.

Includes 20 new cards for Finland, 12 new cards for each main nation, and 2 new cards for existing ally nations.

Existing crate progress will be automatically converted to the new system, with players compensated based on their crate fullness.

Image of added card no longer overlays the screen in deck builder.

Draft search screen now shows correct art matching draft nation.

Effect sounds now respect the volume slider settings.

The Winter War expansion, featuring 86 new cards and a new ally nation, Finland, arrives on November 29th.

A revamped crate system with tiered rewards that can be opened weekly.

102 cards moved to the Reserve pool, with 20 cards returning to active duty.

A new renderer mode to improve performance on lower-end PCs.

New German units and orders are introduced, such as 64. PANZERGRENADIER and FOCUSED ATTACK.

Two new keywords, Salvage and Suppress, are introduced to enhance gameplay mechanics.

Intel icon now disappears correctly when a known card is played.

National progression rewards now display correctly without overlap.

Several new Finnish units and orders are introduced, including I. STRIDSGRUPPEN and INFANTRY REGIMENT 13.

Improvements made to the UI in the starter campaigns for new users.

20 cards return from the Reserve pool, including WORKERS UNITE! in an altered form.

Multiple UI issues fixed, including text fitting and tooltip placements.

Players will no longer receive wildcards for opening a specific number of card packs; progress will now contribute to the new crate system.

Player and opponent hands now display correctly after reconnection.

A new battle pass system has been introduced.

The expansion introduces 86 new cards, enhancing gameplay with new strategies.

Players can now open their crate every week, with a new crate period from Wednesday to Wednesday.

COMMITTED CREW now correctly decreases deployment cost of SPITFIRE units.

A monthly battle pass offering various perks and exclusive items.

A new crate mechanic is now part of the game.

The FIAT BR.20, a new Italian Bomber, is introduced in the expansion.

A new crate mechanic with tiered rewards and weekly openings will be introduced.

Players will no longer receive duplicates of missions they already have.

New Japanese units and orders are introduced, including WINTER REGIMENT and FORCED SURRENDER.

New keywords added to enhance gameplay mechanics.

The crate mechanic has been re-engineered as part of the expansion.

The sixth major expansion for KARDS introduces 86 new cards, 2 new keywords, and a new ally nation: Finland.

Japanese localization is now available in beta for players.

New British units and orders are introduced, including HALIFAX B.Mk I and BOMBER RUN.

102 cards are moving from the active card pool to the Reserve pool.

A new monthly pass system that enhances the KARDS experience with various perks.

Weekly crates will automatically be one tier higher when opened throughout the month for battle pass holders.

An additional daily mission is provided for players who purchase the battle pass.

A new board item exclusive for at least a year from the battle pass.

New alternative art that is exclusive for at least a year from the battle pass.

Players can claim double the free cards daily from the in-game shop with the battle pass.

Details of cosmetics included in the December battle pass such as Flare Gun board item and B-17 FLYING FORTRESS alternate art.

A new card back exclusive for at least a year from the battle pass.

Players receive a 30% XP boost for national progression when purchasing the battle pass.

A new special emote exclusive for at least a year from the battle pass.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules is available from November 17th to November 19th.

Players receive a random card pack with their first win in the Skirmish event.

Players can choose their own deck, tanks and infantry have Blitz, and units get an attack bonus equal to their operation cost when deployed.

Top 8 players compete in a single elimination bracket; best-of-three series except grand finals and 3rd place match which are best-of-five.

The OCC format is changing back to a monthly schedule with a $1500 prize pool for each OCC: Clash tournament.

Top 2 players on the monthly leaderboard automatically qualify for the top 8; next 32 players compete for remaining spots through Swiss rounds.

The lines marking the top 38 players on the in-game leaderboard will change to reflect new qualification rules later this month.

Players submit 3 decks from different main nations and play in a best-of-three format through 5 Swiss rounds.

Updated prize pool distribution for OCC: Clash tournaments: 1st - $750, 2nd - $450, 3rd - $300, 4th - $750, 5th-8th - $500.

The OCC: Ultimate tournament will take place on November 4th and 5th with a $3000 prize pool.

Viewers can enter giveaways for card packs and draft tickets by typing 'ULTIMATE' in the Twitch chat.

Quarter finals on November 4th at 13:00 GMT, semi and grand finals on November 5th at 13:00 GMT.

Players can choose their own deck, and tanks and infantry have Blitz. Units get an attack bonus equal to their operation cost when deployed.

Players will receive a random card pack upon their first win in the Skirmish event.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards is available from November 17th to November 19th.

Pre-orders for the Winter War expansion are now available in the in-game shop.

The spoiler season kicks off with the reveal of 16 new cards from the Winter War expansion.

Players can choose their own deck, draw an extra card, and gain an extra Kredit slot each turn.

At the start of your turn, players can choose one of these cards to add to their hand at no cost.

Players receive a random card pack with their first win in the Skirmish event.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards is available until November 5th.

A live drawing show for all the groups will be broadcast on October 13th.

Top 500 players in each of the two open qualifiers will receive an exclusive KARDS 2023 World Championship card back.

The Knockout Stage starts with a group stage leading into a 32-player double elimination bracket.

Players can convert owned cards to gold cards with varying costs based on rarity.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and a special reward is now available.

Corrected various visual issues including medkit images and text display.

Resolved scrolling issues in the Collection menu.

Players can choose their own deck, units gain +1 attack for each ability, and units get a random ability upon deployment.

New option to invite friends via a signup link in the Friends menu.

Fixed scrolling issues in various mobile menus.

Five unique campaigns added: Tunisian, El Alamein, Battle of Moscow, Fall of the Philippines, and Guadalcanal.

Implemented memory optimizations to improve performance for some users.

Fixed various issues with AI interactions and card effects.

Updated cost reduction for OBSERVER CORPS, damage distribution for IJN SHINANO, and added Blitz ability to 164th INFANTRY REGIMENT.

Introduced 1-day, 3-day, and 7-day medkits with extended durations and new pricing.

Corrected multiple issues with card interactions and event orders during battles.

Fixed various issues related to deck creation and copying from Draft mode.

Fixed timer sound playing incorrectly on the main menu after an enemy disconnect.

Resolved issue where matchmaking would stop searching but display searching radar.

A new card, MACCHI C.205, is introduced as a reward for the Skirmish event.

Five unique single player PvE campaigns based on iconic WW2 battles.

Added Blitz to the 164th Infantry Regiment to enhance its effectiveness in decks.

Players can now convert owned cards into gold versions using gold currency.

Specific balance changes to three cards as part of the October update.

A number of bug fixes and general improvements will be rolled out.

Changed IJN Shinano to distribute damage to enemy targets equal to the number of units on the battlefield instead of enemy cards.

Changed Observer Corps to reduce a card in hand with cost 5 or more by 2 instead of 4 or more.

Introduction of 1-day, 3-day, and 7-day medkits with extended durations and prices.

Five new decks created by community members are featured in the Skirmish event.

Players can earn a random card pack as a reward for their first win in the Skirmish event.

A new Skirmish event is available with alternate rules and community-voted decks.

Players randomly receive one of five decks to battle with, each representing a main nation.

The second open qualifier for the KARDS 2023 World Championship starts on September 23rd, with multiple sessions scheduled.

A tiebreaker system is in place based on opponent strength and additional games played after the first 9 matches.

Players earn 5 points for each win and 1 point for each loss in their first 9 matches during a qualification session.

Players must complete at least 3 out of 6 qualification sessions to post a legal qualifier score.

Addressed the issue where Android players without dedicated KARDS accounts were losing access to their accounts.

Resolved issues with certain particle effects that were causing crashes on some devices.

Provided guidance for affected players on how to recover their accounts if they faced login issues.

A tiebreaker system is in place based on the strength of opponents and additional games played.

Top 500 players will receive a special cardback, and those qualifying for the Knockout Stage will earn 300 diamonds.

The open in-game qualifiers for the KARDS 2023 World Championship start on September 2nd, with two qualifying sections.

Each qualification session lasts for 4 hours, requiring players to complete at least 9 games to qualify.

Did not correctly affect combat between Fighters and Bombers.

Old: Give your HQ +5 defense. New: Give your HQ +6 defense and draw a card if your HQ has 10 or less defense.

Cost was not correctly decreased after the “add a card to hand” ability was triggered on an enemy unit in combat.

Some static elements of the UI would unexpectedly jitter after creating a deck in Draft.

Had no Destruction icon after being sent back to hand and redeployed.

After using wildcards, the wildcards counter did not always correctly update.

Ability was not correctly triggered on spawned unit when destroyed while under enemy control.

Tooltip incorrectly displayed -1 attack after retreating friendly 3-inch M5 in support line.

M4A1 was drawn into the enemy's hand if present in enemy’s deck after GAMBIT was played.

Sometimes, the target of an Order was removed after being played, resulting in no card being targeted.

Ability was triggered on the enemy side after being used on an enemy unit.

When using gold Order to draw and select 1 of 3 units, unit added was not gold.

Destruction ability triggered twice if the next added unit was the 114th INFANTRY REGIMENT.

Adjacent air units received -2 attack debuff after 10th ENGINEERS BATTALION was destroyed.

The crate icon would sometimes disappear after opening a card pack containing duplicate card.

PANZER I-B with 0 attack would become Veteran after attacking and dealing 0 damage.

A tooltip overlapped nation’s icons when selecting an ally in a player’s first Draft on mobile devices.

In very large appscale, some text in deck Customize options overlapped title text.

Multiple pop-ups would be stacked on top of each other after creating a deck in Draft.

Defeat screen was sometimes shown when the enemy surrendered in Skirmish.

“Congratulations!” text when reaching Field Marshall was not correctly centered in all languages.

Sometimes, a German tutorial pop-up would not correctly disappear after ending the first tutorial battle.

When HOLD THE LINE was activated, enemy using CHASING SHADOWS would trigger the Countermeasure.

Button pushing sound was played when pushing a button that was already pushed in.

Old: Deal 1 damage and draw a card. New: Deal 1 damage without drawing a card.

AI could use target Orders and deployment effects on your support line when KING TIGER was on the battlefield.

Cards in hand were usable during animation after using Order with “shuffle your hand into your deck” ability.

Sometimes, cards with “choose and draw ability” would result in cards getting stuck on screen.

In some instances, enemy units would keep buffs after using FORTUNES OF WAR on them.

Ability was triggered after the 179th TOMAHAWKS Veteran unit was destroyed.

When retreated to hand and redeployed, Ki-45 DRAGON SLAYER would become Veteran again.

A copied version of ASW PATROL destroyed a random enemy unit after being used if the USA was not your ally.

Fixed broken interaction between ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES and RECKLESS ASSAULT.

Countdown on units with countdown to Veteran transformation was reset after taking control with a card.

2 Kredits were not added when a 158. NACHSCHUB destroyed an enemy unit and itself as the first enemy unit destroyed during the turn.

When scrolling down in the Collection menu with the scroll bar, sometimes cards would not be displayed correctly.

Sometimes, an incorrect image was displayed for Skirmish reward.

Random pack rewards in national progression sometimes displayed the incorrect pack type.

Tooltip was missing for the Reserved icon in the Collection menu.

Damage to HQ was not reduced by 1 when the 593rd JASCO was on the battlefield.

Newly acquired gold cards did not show up correctly in the Collection menu until after client restart.

Tooltips displayed would appear behind the menu when hovering over nation icons.

Unit with active pincer was not dealt damage after KING’S OWN SCOTTISH was destroyed by AoE Order.

In the national progression, the medkit reward image was displaced out of its intended border.

Ability was removed from a unit when taken control of by the enemy.

Destruction ability of a unit was removed after using FORTUNES OF WAR if T-28’s pincer ability was activated.

Gold currency reward icon was missing on the “Draft Result” screen after 7 consecutive Draft victories.

The “Alternative Art” button on a card was missing after switching to an alternate image and relaunching the client.

National progression rewards which contained 2 Standard Wildcards displayed only 1.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards is available from August 25th to August 27th.

Players will receive a random card pack for their first win in the Skirmish event.

Players can choose their own deck, replace surviving units with higher cost units, and only air units and orders are allowed.

Island Defense now gives +6 defense to HQ and allows card draw only if HQ has 10 or less defense.

The Case Yellow card no longer allows drawing a card after dealing damage and buffing units.

The defense value of the Ki-45 Dragon Slayer card has been lowered from 5 to 4.

Details on the three main stages of the World Championship from September to December.

Rewards for participants, including exclusive cardbacks and diamonds for the Knockout Stage players.

Open in-game qualifiers held in two sections in September and October, with specific rules for participation.

Details on the top 128 player Knockout Stage, including group stages and elimination rounds.

Announcement of the KARDS 2023 World Championship, the biggest esports event of the year.

Information on the Grand Finals taking place in Iceland on December 2nd and 3rd.

Participate in a special game mode with unique rules and earn rewards.

Players can choose their own deck, start with an extra kredit slot, gain kredit for destroying enemy units, and add specific cards to their hand at the start of their turn.

Earn a 2-hour medkit XP booster for your first win in the Skirmish event.

Community-driven event for players to submit decklists for a chance to be featured in-game and win prizes.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and a new card prize is live until July 30th.

Refit is a British Order card that allows players to draw a Spitfire or give a Spitfire Blitz.

Players can choose their own deck (no order cards), HQs start with 40 defense, and units deal double damage.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and a new card as a prize is now available.

Refit is a British Order of special rarity that allows players to draw a Spitfire or give a Spitfire Blitz.

Players can choose their own deck without order cards, HQs start with 40 defense, and units deal double damage.

Several minor bugs with the AI have been fixed, improving its performance.

Every player receives two free expansion card packs to celebrate the expansion.

90 cards will rotate out of the ladder and into classic mode play.

The Brothers in Arms expansion introduces 92 new cards and new gameplay mechanics.

Each nation receives unique gameplay enhancements and strategies with the expansion.

A new mode where all cards, including those in the reserve pool, can be used.

A new mechanic that offers strategic card upgrades and enhances gameplay.

Every player will receive two free expansion card packs upon the launch of Brothers in Arms.

Classic mode allows all cards to be played, including those in the reserve pool.

90 cards are moved from the ladder into Classic mode play, altering strategic options.

The Brothers in Arms expansion is set to launch on June 27.

Players who created accounts before June 1 will receive a care package with five core and three expansion card packs.

Participate in a special Skirmish event with unique rules and a chance to win a new Special card.

Players can choose their own deck, start with an extra Kredit slot, skip drawing a card, and choose a tank to add to their hand at the start of their turn.

Earn a full set of the new French bomber card for your first win in the Skirmish event, which allows you to draw a card when it damages the enemy HQ.

KARDS mobile requires Android 8 or iOS 15 with a recommended 4GB+ RAM.

Double XP event starts on June 6th and lasts through June 8th, allowing players to progress at twice the normal rate.

Players can claim an exclusive D-Day card back by logging into the game on mobile devices.

KARDS is now available on mobile devices for download from Google Play and Apple App stores.

Players can use the same account to play KARDS on PC and mobile devices, maintaining progress across platforms.

Fixed issue with draft tutorial message showing up in the incorrect location.

Fixed issue where sometimes players couldn’t interact with cards in the mulligan.

Fixed issue where pop-up of the leftmost card was overlapped in the Draft deck builder menu.

Fixed issue where sometimes the Collection would be scrollable while a card was selected.

Fixed issue with unit Destruction effect triggering twice following destruction of 152mm HOWITZER GUN.

Players can choose their own deck, start with an extra Kredit slot, skip drawing a card, choose a unit to add to their hand, and draw a card upon destroying an enemy unit.

Players will receive a full set of the new French bomber, FARMAN F.222, as a prize for their first win in the Skirmish.

Fixed issue with text boxes overlapping nation icon in Draft deck menu when UI was scaled to 0.8 or 0.9.

Fixed issue with filter sounds misbehaving.

Fixed issue where repeatedly pressing enter while attempting to delete a deck before clicking the confirm button could lead to multiple decks being deleted.

Fixed issue where the ability list on a selected card in the Collection would flicker.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and a special prize is available until June 18th.

Fixed issue where long emote names did not properly fit on the reward panel in the main menu.

Fixed empty notification in deck builder after adding 13+ ally nation cards.

Fixed wrong board texture displaying in USA training campaign.

Fixed issue with Surprise Attack animation not displaying correctly for both players.

KARDS mobile will be available for download on June 6th.

A special offer will be available in the in-game shop on June 6th.

Players can use the same account to play on both PC and mobile devices.

KARDS will be available in Japanese on June 27th with the Brothers in Arms expansion.

Experience gain will be doubled from June 6th to June 8th.

Several translation errors have been corrected.

Battle Valor is a Standard US Order that can make a target unit Veteran and enhance its stats.

The 50. Infantry Regiment is a German Infantry unit with the Veteran ability, costing 2 Kredits to play.

The new shop provides a better focus and overall improved shop experience for players, removing clutter and streamlining the system.

Players can log in every day to claim a free Standard card from the shop.

The outdated reward system has been replaced with a national progression system and new daily free card.

The 327th Pathfinders is an Elite US Infantry unit that becomes Veteran after destroying an enemy unit.

Issues in Theaters of War US campaign mission fixed, including ability removal problems.

A one-time care package of card packs from the new expansion will be available in-game when the expansion launches.

Increased drop rates for Special cards in Base packs and adjusted drop rates for wildcards and gold cards in Officer packs.

Various bugs related to card abilities and interactions have been resolved.

The new Veteran mechanic allows designated units to rank up in battle, transforming into upgraded versions by meeting specific requirements.

Cosmetics will be presented in a limited selection on a rotating basis, with new items expected soon.

Field Hospital is a Special US Order that repairs friendly units and draws cards.

Gold prices for Officer packs increased to 330 Gold, while Diamond prices remain unchanged.

Players will experience duplicate protection for gold cards and end of season rewards, aiding in collection completion.

The summer expansion, Brothers in Arms, arrives on June 27th, introducing 92 new cards and the Veteran mechanic.

Various visual issues, including incorrect images and textures, have been resolved.

Two cards will now be available for purchase daily with Diamonds, including Special or Elite rarity cards on specific days.

Multiple AI-related bugs fixed, including issues with unit abilities and costs.

The Mighty Fall is a Soviet Order that destroys a target Veteran unit.

The 6th Airlanding Brigade is an Elite British Infantry unit with the Fury ability, enhancing combat damage.

The Matsumoto Regiment is a Special Japanese Infantry unit that deals damage to the enemy HQ when a Destruction effect triggers.

The spoiler season begins with 12 card reveals from the Brothers in Arms expansion, with more reveals to come.

Multiple bugs related to deck building and collection overview fixed.

The British Order Strong Bond allows a friendly ground unit to gain Guard and add a US 3-cost unit to your support line.

The 49th Karachev is a Soviet Infantry unit that deals damage when an enemy unit becomes Veteran.

Decks can only contain Standard and Limited rarity cards for the pauper format in the tournament.

Swiss qualifier on May 27th, followed by top 8 finals on May 28th. Deck submission deadline is May 27th @ 12:00 UTC.

Prizes for the tournament include Diamonds and Gold for the top players.

Announcing the second Special Operations tournament featuring the pauper format, allowing a larger number of players to participate.

A new Skirmish event is live where players can choose their own deck without Order cards and face unique rules.

Top 4 games will require deck submission and will be broadcast live on June 25th.

Top 8 from each Swiss Qualifier will advance to a single elimination best of 5 series.

Announcing the KARDS Open XVI tournament with Swiss Qualifiers on June 3rd and June 11th.

The KARDS Open features a prize pool of 1500 USD distributed among the top players.

Players can compete in a best of 3 free-for-all deck format with no deck restrictions.

A cash prize pool of 500 USD will be split among the top 3 players in the OCC: Clash tournaments.

KARDS will continue to support community tournaments, offering resources and assistance to organizers.

All OCC tournaments will now be broadcast live, enhancing viewer engagement with giveaways and excitement.

The KARDS Open and Special Operations tournaments will take a break after their upcoming events planned for this year.

Players receive a full set of the new US card, Firewall, for their first win in the Skirmish. This card costs 2 Kredits and prevents the target unit from attacking the enemy HQ.

A new Skirmish event is live where players can choose their own deck and start with 12 Kredits.

Players can log in daily to claim a free Standard rarity card from the shop.

Cosmetics will be presented on a rotating basis, changing every 2-3 days, removing all equipment, emotes, and bundles from the store.

The Gold reward for every 3rd win will be removed to improve the economy, while the first win of the day reward remains.

Duplicate protection will ensure players do not receive duplicate cards when opening packs, enhancing collection completion.

The drop rate for Special rarity cards in Base packs will be increased, while Limited and Elite cards' drop rates will be decreased.

Officer packs will have increased drop rates for wildcards and gold cards, while these will be removed from Base packs. Officer pack price will increase to 330 Gold.

Two cards will be available for direct purchase with Diamonds each day, including Special or Elite rarity cards on specific days.

Fixed an issue where IMPERIAL DECREE incorrectly buffed all orders instead of just the next issued order.

Fixed an issue where alternative card artwork was not displayed correctly in the deck builder.

World at War bundles have been removed from the Shop, and Theaters of War campaigns are temporarily removed.

Fixed an issue where units with Smokescreen could incorrectly end up in the frontline.

The following cards have been moved to the Reserve pool: AT ALL COST, SUPPRESSION, F4F-3 WILDCAT, QF 40mm Mk III, SHIBATA REGIMENT.

Fixed an issue where not all available cards were shown in the deck builder in some cases.

Fixed an issue where some UI elements were not displayed correctly.

Fixed an issue where players could not create new cards due to an error message.

Fixed an issue where the 'New' marker was not displayed on all new cards in the Collection menu.

Fixed an issue where 5th RANGERS were visually shown incorrectly after deployment.

All cards, except for the latest expansion, Legions, can now be acquired through Core packs.

The Reserve pool and new card set structure have been implemented, marking the start of a regular content release cycle.

Fixed an issue where cards with targeting on deployment caused visual irregularities.

Fixed an issue where friendly German units with 1 defense were not correctly destroyed when deployed.

Fixed an issue where the ENEMY SPOTTED ability did not trigger correctly.

Fixed an issue where the targeting arrow was not correctly updated in some cases.

Fixed an issue where LONDON HQ was too bright due to open blackout curtains.

Players can access their KARDS account from PC or mobile devices, allowing progression on the same profile.

KARDS mobile will officially release on June 6th, 2023.

A new Skirmish event is live, featuring a pauper ruleset where only Standard and Limited rarity cards can be used.

Players will only be able to buy two types of card packs: packs from the latest expansion and Core packs.

Cards may return to the game with future expansions.

More activities will contribute to filling up the crate, which fills up more frequently but with reduced rewards each time.

Cards will rotate into the Reserve pool with major releases, with an equal number of cards being moved out.

Card packs and rewards will not give duplicates if possible.

Two major releases each year with new features and around 80 new cards, alongside smaller content releases in spring and fall.

Five infrequently used cards will move into the Reserve pool at the end of April.

Cards being rotated out include AT ALL COST, SUPPRESSION, F4F-3 WILDCAT, QF 40mm Mk III, and SHIBATA REGIMENT.

Cards entering the Reserve pool will be hand-picked, ensuring new expansion cards are safe from rotation for at least 1.5 years.

Players can use Reserve cards in AI training matches, challenge matches with friends, and an upcoming PvP gamemode.

World at War bundles retired from the Shop, Theaters of War temporarily removed and will return later without card rewards.

A new Skirmish event is live until April 23rd, featuring a pauper ruleset where only Standard and Limited rarity cards can be used.

Fixed bug where you would get stuck in the Campaign menu after buying a campaign.

Fixed a few blinking issues in the menu.

Fixed a bug with rewards at the end of a game always requiring two clicks.

Fixed a bug where the card collection would sometimes show up on the board in battle.

Fixed issue with Friends list sometimes getting messed up.

The collection overview has returned, accessible via the card collection top bar.

Fixed a bug where you would get a 'please delete deck' error for no apparent reason.

Fixed Elite cards not showing up in collection until restart.

Fixed a bug where draft admissions were sometimes not updated until after restart.

Fixed Campaign rewards not showing up until restart.

Fixed issue with target arrow sometimes showing wrong info.

Fixed bug where sometimes you would see wrong icons in help bubbles.

KARDS mobile will be available this summer on Google Play and Apple App Stores.

The new user interface went live in March, improving consistency across devices and addressing player feedback.

The KARDS 2023 World Championship will take place with qualifications starting in the latter half of the year.

A new Skirmish event is available with alternate rules and special gameplay mechanics.

In April, the first phase of the new content cycle will streamline existing content, integrating all cards into the Core set.

In this Skirmish, players choose their own deck. Tanks and Infantry units have Blitz, gaining an attack bonus equal to their operation cost.

A second large expansion is set to release this winter, adding even more content to KARDS.

A major expansion with around 80 new cards and potential new mechanics is expected this summer.

The Shop will receive a significant update in May, reworking how offers are presented.

Players receive a random card pack for their first victory in the Skirmish event.

Players can now select decks more easily with improved organization and customization options.

The KARDS home screen has been fundamentally redesigned for better flexibility and communication of game updates.

The new user interface is now live for all players, offering a streamlined and improved user experience across PC and mobile.

Upcoming changes to the battle scene, shop, and keyword/icon systems have been teased for future updates.

A rotating banner on the home screen keeps players updated on the latest game information and offers.

The main menu now includes buttons for PLAY, CARDS, and SHOP, enhancing navigation.

The deck builder has been redesigned for better accessibility and clarity, especially for mobile users.

A new Skirmish event is live where players can use only Orders and Artillery units in their decks.

To join the KCP, contributors must have KARDS-related content ready, provide value to the community, and maintain respectful conduct.

KCP members may receive giveaway codes, visual media, promotion through official channels, and the 'KARDS Official Contributor' logo.

The updated KARDS Contributor Program (KCP) aims to support a wider range of contributors with benefits and perks.

KCP members must maintain a minimum level of activity and focus on KARDS-related content to retain their status.

The KCP includes categories for live streamers, video creators, community event organizers, tournament organizers, fan site runners, and community guides.

The public testing phase for the next generation KARDS user interface has started, inviting player feedback.

A dedicated facility on Discord for players to report feedback and bugs related to the new UI.

Fixed broken interaction causing incorrect pins between MATILDA MKII and OUTMANEUVER order.

Instructions provided for players to access the new UI test through Steam.

Fixed issue with BOMBING RAID dealing an incorrect amount of damage when unit J1N1 GEKKO was on the battlefield.

The new UI features usability improvements, layout changes for the deck builder, and optimizations for future mobile support.

Fixed issue where the unit ability was incorrectly triggered after attacking enemy HQ when ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES was present.

Fixed broken interaction causing BLACK WATCH to permanently increase the cost of orders in hand after being retreated to hand.

Preparations for the upcoming new user interface with a short test period opening soon.

Cards with effects that keep a HQ’s defense at 1 or above will no longer protect the HQ from fatigue damage.

Fixed incorrect pop-up displaying when targeting friendly unit with ANNIHILATION.

Fixed issue where Alpine ability was not correctly triggered when adding Alpine unit through SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT order.

Fixed issue where deck was displayed while empty after reconnecting to match.

Fixed issues with objectives not being correctly completed in Theaters of War campaign missions EL ALAMEIN and GUADALCANAL.

Fixed issue where the unit ability was displayed but not triggered after taking damage.

The new user interface will be available for all KARDS users in the latter half of March.

Players will receive a one-time compensation when the first full rotation occurs with the summer expansion.

Cards moving to the Reserve pool will remain in players' collections and can be used in specific game modes.

A new cycle of regular content delivery will introduce a major expansion every 6 months and smaller releases in between.

The Classic game mode is planned to be introduced alongside the summer expansion.

Players will not receive duplicates in card packs if possible, affecting rarity distribution.

Balance patches will continue to address serious bugs or power issues, though they will have less impact on the meta.

These bundles will be removed from the shop during the first rotation phase.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules is available, allowing players to battle without units in their decks.

Full duplicate protection will be introduced for all card rarities, including gold cards.

A new expansion for KARDS is slated to be released this summer, following the mobile launch.

A Reserve Pool will be created where cards will be moved out of the active play pool with each new expansion.

Balance patches will be scaled back, focusing on hotfixes for serious bugs or balance issues.

A new battle mode called Classic will allow players to use any cards in their collection, including those in the Reserve Pool.

Cards will rotate to the Reserve Pool with each new expansion, with some cards returning in future expansions.

The crate system will be re-implemented to allow more contributions beyond duplicates, including cards entering the Reserve Pool.

The store will now feature only 2 sets: the latest set and a permanent Core set that includes all older sets.

Significant changes to the deck builder for improved accessibility and a clearer UI.

The new UI is planned for full release to all players in the latter half of March.

A rotating banner on the home screen to keep players updated on expansions, guides, and offers.

A public test for the new UI will be available to Steam users in early March.

The main menu will include buttons for PLAY, CARDS, and SHOP, streamlining access to game modes and content.

A complete overhaul of the KARDS user interface to improve user experience on both PC and mobile.

Enhanced deck selection process with options to customize and favorite decks for easier access.

The KARDS home screen will have a new look with increased flexibility and better communication of game updates.

The store features 4 German Officer packs and a unique German Fallschirmjäger card back for 200 Diamonds.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules is live, allowing players to choose their own deck with added powerful cards.

Players can win a full set of the new German card, CASE YELLOW, during the Skirmish event.

Prizes include Diamonds and Gold for the top 8 participants.

Participants must submit 1 pauper deck containing only Standard and Limited rarity cards.

Announcing the first KARDS Special Operations tournament featuring a pauper format.

The tournament features a Double Elimination bracket with a best of 1 series format.

Players choose their own deck with 10 unique, powerful cards added to their deck.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and a prize is now active.

The prize is a full set of the new German card, CASE YELLOW, which costs 5 Kredits to play.

The store features 4 German Officer packs and a unique German Fallschirmjäger card back for 200 Diamonds.

Now adds an Aichi D3A-2 to support line if it is the enemy turn.

Fixed cost issue for using the Cross of Lorraine order.

Fixed issue where ability continued to work after redeployment.

Fixed issue where AI spawned Aichi D3A-2 incorrectly.

Exile cards now cost 1 less without a minimum.

Fixed issue with EXPANSION drawing cards when enemy had a Japanese unit.

Now costs 1 less for each US unit controlled.

Fixed bugged special condition in campaign battle.

Fixed gear icon not displaying correctly after ability is triggered.

Now gives adjacent units Mobilize instead of all friendly units.

Fixed issue where URA! dealt only excess damage in certain circumstances.

Fixed ability not triggering when IL-2M PL attacked.

Fixed special effect from Seaborne Invasion.

Fixed issue where attack value of some units did not reset correctly.

Fixed issue where Pincer ability was triggered after removal from battlefield.

Now gives another friendly Exile unit +1+1 and -1 operation cost.

Fixed broken interaction leading to permanent immunity on enemy HQ.

Fixed Ambush pop-up displaying incorrectly in Card Collection.

Fixed attack increase issue when taking control of enemy M8 Greyhound.

Fixed several broken card interactions in AI matches.

Fixed issue where attack value did not reset correctly when Pincer was active.

Fixed passive effect icon not displaying correctly.

Fixed broken interaction leading to permanent cost increase on drawn unit.

Fixed issue where ability was not triggered after enemy air unit removal.

Fixed issue where PATROL did not remove destruction effect if target was destroyed.

Fixed cost issue where it incorrectly cost +1 Kredit to attack for enemy units.

Fixed broken interaction with Yamato and orders with Remove Destruction abilities.

Sets HQ defense to 8 and draws an Ancient Empire.

Now gives +1+1 when deploying another Exile unit.

Changed to -4 attack this turn or deal 2 damage to a ground unit.

Increased HQ defense from +2 to +3.

Changed damage to deal 5 damage to an enemy tank instead of ignoring Heavy Armor.

Fixed cost not being reduced when Ancient Empire was played.

Fixed issue where red number 1 displayed incorrectly after retreat.

Two Swiss Qualifiers will be held on February 4th and March 4th, allowing players to qualify for the top 16.

The KARDS Open XV tournament is set to return in February with new format changes and prize adjustments.

The number of participants receiving prizes has increased, with altered and increased diamond and gold prizes for players from 5th to 32nd place.

The Top Cuts weekend will feature a single elimination best of 5 series on March 18th, followed by the Top 4 broadcast on March 19th.

The tournament will now have closed deck lists up to the top 4, with specific deck restrictions in the top 16.

Prize pools for Officer Club Championship tournaments have been adjusted based on community feedback.

The World Championship will take place in Iceland with a $10,000 prize pool and open qualifiers.

OCC is now split into monthly and quarterly tournaments with specific structures and prize pools.

KARDS Open will now be held every 3 months with new deck requirements and prize distribution.

A new tournament type featuring special formats and limited participation has been introduced.

Discounted France Skirmish Special containing Allegiance packs and card back.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and a prize of a new French card, 43e RÉGIMENT MOTORISÉ.

New Infantry unit card with specific abilities and costs.

Now deals 5 damage to an enemy tank instead of ignoring Heavy Armor.

Sets HQ defense to 8 and draws an ANCIENT EMPIRE.

Slowed down to balance the self-damage deck.

Gives another friendly Exile unit +1+1 and -1 operation cost.

Exile cards now cost 1 less.

Deployment: Give your HQ +3 defense (up from +2).

Now costs 1 less for each US unit you control.

Now reduces enemy units' attack by -4 or deals 2 damage to a ground unit.

Now gives +1+1 to another Exile unit when deployed.

Improved ability to join the battlefield quickly.

Now gives adjacent units Mobilize instead of all friendly units.

Costs 1 to deploy, but 0 to operate.

Adjusted to improve effectiveness in gameplay.

Now has 1 more defense.

Now adds an AICHI D3A-2 to the enemy support line upon destruction.