What changed in KARDS - The WW2 Card Game in 2025

The prize pool of $12,000 will be divided among the top four commanders, with $6,000 for 1st place.

The KARDS 2025 World Championship will take place on December 20 - 21, featuring 16 elite players competing for a $12,000 prize pool.

The championship will use a double elimination bracket format, with best-of-five series for each match.

Combat keyword buffs are now correctly applied to Covert units in hand or deck.

Resolved display issue of card showcase on mobile devices during battle restarts.

Autoplay cards now queue and play at controlled moments instead of instantly, preventing interruptions.

Cards in the Reserve pool can now add or develop both Reserve and non-Reserve cards.

Resolved issue where hand could exceed maximum size when sending units to hand.

Resolved issue where DECOY TACTICS triggered order ability on enemy's side.

Resolved issues with various card interactions involving RESISTANCE cards and others.

Resolved issue with overlapping animations when adding multiple RESISTANCE cards to the deck.

Snow-covered battlefields and festive music return to accompany your battlefield maneuvers.

Resolved issue where drawing could get stuck with limited cards in the deck.

Resolved issue with missing Passive icon and description in Collection menu.

A new offer allowing players to enter a lottery for random cosmetic prizes.

Resolved issue with incorrect display of bonus XP on experience bar at match end.

From December 18th to December 25th, a brand-new free holiday gift will appear in the in-game shop each day.

Resolved issue where help bubbles disappeared when enemy played a card.

Resolved issue where destruction ability triggered twice under specific conditions.

Resolved issue with unit ability appearing to trigger on removed units.

Resolved issue where second SNIPED countermeasure did not trigger correctly.

Major shift to Draft mode with a separate Draft card pool for balance.

Several cards have been removed from the Draft card pool including 506th AIRBORNE and OVERWHELMING FORCE.

New cards added to Draft include 4th MARINES and KING TIGER.

Cards like M3A3 HONEY and 8th MARINES are no longer available in Draft.

Cards like CODE OF BUSHIDO and DIPLOMATIC ATTACHE are now allowed in Draft.

A special drawing in late November will determine the seeding for the World Championship bracket.

LAYFORCE units incorrectly received +1/+1 after an order with the “Deal damage” ability was used. FIXED.

MOUNTAIN OFFENSIVE didn’t spawn a 3-cost Alpine unit. FIXED.

Various upgrades have been made to the game backend.

The cost increased from 1 to now 2.

Stability improvements for certain Android devices.

A crash could occur on certain Android devices in specific situations. FIXED.

Covert units could be destroyed after using the MONASTYR order. FIXED.

The DECOY TACTICS order ability triggered every time the card was played if the buffed unit had been previously targeted by an order or deployment effect. FIXED.

RAF MUSTANG’s ability was not triggered after it was targeted by the “Suppress” ability. FIXED.

New cards reflect the unique strategies and strengths of various nations.

Corrected tooltip that remained on the tournament screen after the first games were completed.

KV-1 1939 adjusted to be more competitive with the departure of KV-1 1941.

The long-awaited KARDS Winter Expansion - Homefront - is set to deploy on November 27th.

Corrected visual movement issue when CHURCHILL was affected by HENSCHEL HS 129's ability.

Each major nation receives 15 new cards, while minor nations gain 3 each, enhancing deck-building options.

The Homefront expansion introduces 87 new cards and 24 returning cards, several of which have been reworked.

Reduces incoming unit damage by X.

Includes specific nerfs and buffs to various cards, enhancing gameplay balance.

Creeping Barrage cost adjusted to 2k.

Buffs retains its buff ability but has been nerfed, now with an operation cost of 0.

Cards like KOFU REGIMENT, M3 LEE, and 74. PANZERGRENADIER offer powerful effects based on the Bond mechanic.

New subset of keywords defined: Ambush, Blitz, Fury, Guard, Heavy Armor, Shock, and Smokescreen.

Homefront brings 87 brand-new cards, enhancing strategy and deckbuilding.

The KM Tirpitz's cost increased from 4k to 5k while retaining its effects.

Improved audio quality for Strafe attack orders.

Resolved issue where the last played deck's position reset instead of appearing at the top of the deck list.

Cost increased from 6 to 7 and attack reduced from 6 to 5.

Three new cards: RESISTANCE COUNCIL, 1er BCP, and 27e DIA are introduced in the Homefront expansion.

Bond captures the morale and unity of forces, affecting gameplay when played.

The Homefront Winter Expansion introduces the Bond mechanic, affecting gameplay by testing the unity of forces.

Corrected issue where the Patch Notes button did not close properly on iOS devices.

Cannot be attacked until it moves or strikes.

The Homefront Winter Expansion is set to launch on November 27th, introducing new gameplay mechanics and cards.

Strikes first when attacked, avoiding damage if the enemy is destroyed.

Playing a Bond card deals Morale Damage to your HQ unless you control a unit of the same nation at the start of your turn.

Defense reduced to make it easier to deal with at lower ranks.

French Resistance cards are redesigned and added to the enemy's deck for dynamic disruption.

Protects adjacent units from direct attack.

Some cards from older sets moved into reserves to clear space for the new meta.

Seaborne Invasion undergoes soft changes to improve its playability.

Corrected cost reset issue when GORDON HIGHLANDERS was retreated and played again.

Adjustments made to existing cards to support new mechanics and ensure a healthy meta.

Can attack twice per turn.

Resolved an issue where unit deployment countermeasures could incorrectly trigger from PBY Catalina’s ability.

The KARDS Winter Expansion introduces 87 brand-new cards and new mechanics.

Negates enemy retaliation on its first attack.

Resolved issue allowing players to enter a new tournament while already participating in one.

Defense increased to improve survivability for fury units.

Keywords like Ambush, Blitz, Fury, Guard, Heavy Armor, Shock, and Smokescreen shape unit interactions.

A major new design concept that defines how units fight, defend, and survive under fire.

Playing a Bond card causes Morale Damage to HQ unless a unit of the same nation was controlled at the start of the turn.

New units such as LONDON IRISH RIFLES and VALENTINE Mk II incorporate the Bond mechanic, enhancing tactical options.

Resistance cards are now added to the enemy’s deck with updated effects that trigger automatically when drawn, enhancing gameplay dynamics.

Resistance cards now added directly to the enemy’s deck, triggering effects automatically.

Resolved issue where the 'Confirm' button remained on screen after selecting a card but not confirming.

Resolved visual issue where more Crate points appeared to accrue than intended.

A new mechanic called Bond is introduced, affecting Morale Damage based on unit control.

Enhanced rendering of board items on Android Low and Medium settings.

Can operate immediately after deployment.

Resolved issue where the wrong Ranked card back was shown in the Customize menu.

Corrected issue where the Highest Officer Club Position was not updated at the start of the new season.

Returning cards include VIVE LA RÉSISTANCE!, ARMING THE RESISTANCE, EXPEDITIONARY CORPS, and LIBERATION.

Includes 15 new cards each for Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, the USA, and Japan, and 3 new cards each for France, Italy, Finland, and Poland.

Seven new keywords that define unit behavior in combat, enhancing tactical options.

The KARDS 2025 World Championship will take place on December 20 - 21, featuring sixteen top Commanders competing for a $12,000 prize pool.

Order card that boosts British and US units by +2+3, costs 6 kredits.

Order card that destroys a unit with 2 or less attack and all others with the same name, costs 2 kredits.

Infantry card that boosts the top unit of your deck when it attacks, costs 2 kredits.

New mechanic focused on Morale Damage, replacing Fatigue Damage.

Infantry card with Blitz and Bond keywords, costs 2 kredits to deploy.

Infantry card that gives a random combat keyword to deployed units, costs 4 kredits.

Order card that allows drawing 2 cards, costs 2 kredits.

Order card that removes a unit from the battlefield, costs 3 kredits.

Order card that boosts a unit with two or more combat keywords by +2+2, costs 1 kredit.

Infantry card that deals damage to the enemy HQ when an undestroyed unit leaves the battlefield, costs 5 kredits.

Combat Keywords now include Ambush, Blitz, Fury, Guard, Heavy Armor, Shock, and Smokescreen.

Bomber card that removes an enemy unit with 3 or less attack, costs 5 kredits.

Tank card with Ambush, Bond, and Smokescreen keywords, costs 4 kredits.

Tank card with Bond and Fury keywords, costs 2 kredits to deploy.

113 existing cards will move to the Reserve pool and will not be available in standard constructed play.

24 cards will return to active play from the Reserve pool, including iconic cards from various nations.

A new card rotation will take effect with the Homefront expansion, affecting 137 cards.

The next major expansion for KARDS, titled Homefront, will be released on November 27th.

In-game shop features Halloween-themed bundles including unique seasonal card backs and themed emotes.

Includes Ghost Army (USA), JG 20 (Germany), and 6th Wing (Italy) card backs.

Subtle spooky effects and a hauntingly stylish battlefield makeover for the Halloween event.

Special themed emotes inspired by classic spooky cinema: 'Do you want to play a game?', 'I see dead people.', 'It’s alive!'.

Halloween arrives in KARDS with a spooky atmosphere and battlefield makeover from October 29th to November 3rd.

Buff changed to apply only to other units.

Fixed veteran ability not triggering correctly after control change.

Fixed classified achievement not being granted correctly.

No longer buffs itself.

Damage against HQ reduced from 8 to 6.

Fixed incorrect triggering of GREIF ability.

Fixed unintended semicolon in Shop images for emotes.

Fixed doubling of excess damage dealt by OT-34.

Fixed incorrect triggering of unit ability with added LIGHT INFANTRY.

Fixed achievement granted incorrectly when near completion.

Damage against ground targets reduced from double to +2 attack.

Fixed incorrect attack gain when taken control.

Fixed card at top of deck not losing Navy correctly.

Cost reduced to make it more efficient.

Frontline restriction removed for better comeback power.

Attack buff reduced from +2 to +1.

Added Blitz to enhance its role.

Cost reduced to make it more relevant.

Fixed incorrect animation when order ability was Converted.

Fixed missing card in draft mode after exiting early.

Fixed damage redirection to Converted unit during attack.

Fixed incorrect triggering of unit ability with countermeasure.

Fixed YANK ability not triggering after playing PILOT ESCAPE.

Cost reduced to make control shuffle deck more viable.

Gold cards receive a new look with deeper color and richer sheen.

Down-tuning of a strong removal unit.

Fixed damage dealt by RUSH being attributed to enemy HQ.

Cost increased to 9.

Fixed incorrect version added to battlefield in campaign.

Fixed operation cost not increasing correctly at end of turn.

Strengthened temporary removal ability.

Points reduced to decrease its impact.

Fixed momentary screen flicker in Shop menu on PC.

Fixed incorrect damage reduction from orders.

Attack boost reduced from +2 to +1 until end of turn.

New effect for autocannons to better represent real fire.

Fixed incorrect image for USS MISSOURI on mobile devices.

Fixed incorrect attack value display.

Fixed incorrect buff application to infantry units.

Cost reduced to empower under-utilized strategy.

Defense reduced by 1.

Buff now applies directly to German tanks instead of frontline.

Fixed counter not updating until game restart.

Added Blitz to the card's abilities.

Top 32 players will compete in qualifiers using 3 decks from different nations in best-of-3 battles.

The finals will feature a single-elimination bracket with the Top 4 players competing in best-of-5 matches.

The Air Supremacy Tournament features powerful new cards and a fresh rotation, with a $3,000 prize pool.

Players will receive a 30% XP boost, extra daily missions, and double free daily cards.

Limited-time autumn bundles featuring card packs, draft tickets, medkits, and special cosmetic items.

Crate tiers have been upgraded for the month.

Unlock the interactive Walther P38 board item, 25th D.C. SQDN card back, and a new emote.

Log in each day to claim a free celebratory gift including card packs, draft tickets, and a unique seasonal cosmetic item.

Join a festive week of rewards and surprises from October 1st to October 8th.

Introducing the October Battle Pass with exclusive items and bonuses.

Introduces 19 new cards emphasizing air power.

Fixed Intel icon visibility issue on revealed cards in hand.

Soviet cards emphasize sacrificial strength and risk-reward plays.

Additional general improvements implemented for better gameplay experience.

Fixed deployment ability triggering even when hand was empty.

New cards introduced across every nation, enhancing gameplay with new strategies.

Features Germany as Major Power and Poland as Ally, focusing on air units and harassment tactics.

Features Soviet Union as Major Power and Italy as Ally, focusing on upgrading depleted forces.

Fixed incorrect display of tournament description in Chinese (simplified).

Fixed incorrect damage interactions with T-34 1942 when 38th GUARD RIFLES revealed.

Fixed incorrect position of card counter when tapping on enemy’s deck on mobile devices.

Significant improvements including tailored card pools and new matchmaking system based on hidden MMR.

Fixed statistics not updating correctly in Draft mode after card addition.

Each main nation receives three new cards, and ally nations receive one new limited card each.

Features Britain as Major Power and Soviet Union as Ally, focusing on guard units and late-game offense.

Fixed covert unit not being counted when using IJN SHINANO order.

Fixed GREIF ability being triggered twice on a tank drawn with EXPLOIT THE GAP.

Fixed incorrect deck name shown on the Starter Campaigns’ completion screen.

Launch of special bundles including Air Supremacy Premium and Allied/Axis Special bundles.

Features Japan as Major Power and Soviet Union as Ally, emphasizing aggressive destruction and unit stealing.

Significant improvements including tailored card pool and new matchmaking system.

The Reserve pool has been updated with returning reworked cards: OXFORD, COUNTER STRIKE, and F4F-4 WILDCAT.

Japanese cards focus on ambush tactics and sacrifice mechanics.

British cards provide new defensive and disruptive options.

Fixed blank card back during animation when a stolen card is returned.

Each ally nation gains a unique tool to expand their strategic roles.

Fixed issue with SISSIOSASTO 5.D not receiving intended +1+1 bonus.

Fixed diamonds field displaying 0 when under 20 diamonds available.

New cards enhance German air decks with precision and disruption capabilities.

New cards focus on aerial warfare, allowing for precision strikes and disruptive maneuvers.

Fixed burning textures not showing after reconnecting to a battle.

Fixed PANZER III-E ability not triggering after friendly unit buffed by KANGAROO TRANSPORT.

Fixed incorrect location of card abilities pop-up in Collection menu.

Fixed issue with converted 123s becoming invisible under certain conditions.

Fixed issue where a unit with 1 defense deployed after RUSH PRODUCTION was not destroyed.

Fixed issue with KOMET not returning to hand correctly after being affected by HONOR.

Fixed unintended card draw when 123s converted into BERGMANN BATTALION.

Five brand-new Air Supremacy Battle-Ready Decks available in the in-game Shop, optimized for combat.

Corrected triggering of the ability on deployment with LUBLIN R-XIII.

The reserve pool reshuffle will reshape the meta and provide a fresh strategic landscape.

Fixed missing deck shuffle animation after DUG IN order usage.

Fixed sound and message highlighting issues in Italian and Korean.

Features USA as Major Power and Britain as Ally, designed to flood the board with strong units.

New Reserve pool rotation with 15 returning cards and 33 moved into the Reserve pool.

Fixed incorrect presence of Smokescreen on converted units.

American cards reinforce power and support synergies.

Fixed text overlap issue with achievement counter in some languages.

New cards added to the draft pool for the USA include 11th Infantry Regiment, 2/5 Marines, and others.

Players can now ban specific cards from draft picks and allow certain cards from the Reserve Pool to appear in drafts, improving balance.

New cards added to the draft pool for Britain include 1st Airlanding Brigade, 2 Pounder, and others.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for Poland including Act on the Intel, Agency Africa, and others.

Introduction of a hidden MMR for draft matchmaking to ensure players are matched against opponents of similar skill levels.

New cards added to the draft pool for Japan include 1st Taipei Regiment, 24th Cavalry Regiment, and others.

New cards added to the draft pool for Germany include 4th Pioneer Battalion, Joint Operation, and others.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for Japan including 388th Independent, Admiral Yamamoto, and others.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for Italy including Eastern Front Bound, Vanguard.

New cards added to the draft pool for France include 6th Alpini Regiment and Mediterranean Raid.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for France including Compromise, Free French Navy, and others.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for Germany including Atlantic Command, Eagle Day, and others.

New cards added to the draft pool for Finland include 6th Alpini Regiment and Mediterranean Raid.

New cards added to the draft pool for the Soviets include 25th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Rifles, and others.

New cards added to the draft pool for Italy include 6th Alpini Regiment and Mediterranean Raid.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for Finland including 5.D Sissiosasto, Friendly Fire, and others.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for the Soviets including Blood Red Sky, Field Recon, and others.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for the USA including 104th Infantry Regiment, Blue and Grey, and others.

Several cards removed from the draft pool for Britain including 7th Scottish Borderers, BPF, and others.

Changed deployment to convert a friendly unit into 24th UŁAN.

Fixed issue causing enemy to lose 1 kredit when 99th KHOLM was drawn incorrectly.

Fixed overlapping card widgets in battle.

Fixed incorrect deployment effect description in Collection menu.

Fixed first click on Daily Missions not registering on PC.

Fixed momentary freezes caused by 'Choose 1 of 3' cards.

Fixed transparency issue with portraits in national progression line.

Fixed visibility issue with covert unit during deployment.

Corrected triggering of 845th RIFLES ability after damage was dealt.

Fixed triggering of THUNDER DIVISION ability after STRETCH THE LINE order.

Fixed visual displacement issue with 40 ROYAL MARINE.

Now dealt 1 damage at the end of the turn unless a unit was destroyed.

Fixed special rule not triggering correctly in Soviet mission 2.

Fixed navigation issue with Diamonds button in main menu.

Fixed bonus not applying when deployed into battle.

Fixed issue with ROUTED TROOPS receiving unintended bonuses.

Corrected triggering of 2. MARINE DIVISION ability when destroyed by Fight ability.

Fixed bonus not applying to converted Alpine units.

Fixed issue with BREWSTER F2A units not being added correctly.

Fixed YANK order ability triggering incorrectly.

Fixed incorrect granting of classified achievements.

Now grants +2+2 once per turn when playing an Intel card.

Fixed interaction issue with BLETCHLEY PARK.

Fixed SU-100 ability not triggering at end of turn.

Fixed issue with second countermeasure not triggering correctly.

Changed to deal damage only after giving a British order.

Fixed issue with T-34 76 PL not being destroyed correctly.

Fixed readability issue with Salvage mechanics description on mobile devices.

Fixed issue with second Ki-45 DRAGON SLAYER becoming Veteran incorrectly.

Fixed issue where HMS FORMIDABLE order made 7. SCHÜTZEN become Veteran incorrectly.

Fixed visibility issue with card returned by MI5 order.

Fixed icon breaking when clicking allied nation icon in Collection Overview.

Fixed display duration of chosen card on enemy's screen.

Fixed missing seen icon from revealed cards in hand.

Fixed JAGDPANZER IV convert ability triggering incorrectly.

Fixed card ability pop-up getting stuck in Collection menu.

Fixed battle log displaying all Japanese enemy units incorrectly.

Damage distribution now based on units on the battlefield instead of friendly units.

Fixed freezing issue when using SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT order.

Fixed temporary increase in 'Unique owned cards' after claiming rewards.

Fixed double triggering of 3rd KURE SNLF ability.

Fixed interaction issue between BLACK PRINCE and A BRIDGE TOO FAR.

Fixed triggering of LYSANDER PL unit ability.

FW 189's defense lowered by 1, making it more vulnerable to early game threats.

Oxford now gives +1+3 to Guard units when deployed or added.

24th UŁAN now takes 1 damage at the end of the turn unless a unit was destroyed.

Counter Strike cost reduced by 33%, now available at 2k.

F4F-4 Wildcat now adds a BREWSTER F2A when it moves into the frontline.

22nd Marines cost reduced by 1, making it more viable for early game plays.

Thunder Division can now only trigger its bonus once per turn.

3rd Carpathian now converts into 24th UŁAN instead of T-34 76 PL, normalizing its stats.

Commando Raid now has a cost of 6, increasing its deployment time or reducing its explosive potential.

Sabae Regiment now distributes damage based on all units on the battlefield, not just friendly ones.

No. 10 Commando now deals damage only after giving a British order, weakening its effectiveness.

A6M2 Zero's cost lowered by 1 to increase its playability.

110e Régiment Motorisé cost reduced by 1, allowing for earlier pressure application.

Rush's power is toned down, while still expected to remain a top deck.

123s changed from 2, 1, 1 to 3, 2, 3, increasing its cost and altering its deployment strategy.

The “Supersoldier” classified achievement was awarded under incorrect conditions.

KM PRINZ EUGEN did not convert all cards correctly.

In certain situations, when only one unit occupied the frontline, it could be taken during the Convert animation.

The abilities of LIGHT DETACHMENT 15, SISSIOSASTO 5.D, and 123s did not correctly trigger after KV-85 was deployed if no unit had previously been destroyed.

LES TERRIBLES did not draw a card correctly when THE AMERICAN GUARD unit was deployed.

The FLOTILLA HQ was not correctly shown in the Collection menu after it was purchased.

Hovering over FLOTILLA HQ during battle displayed the incorrect card image.

The “Fight” ability of 40 ROYAL MARINES triggered incorrectly after using the HMS FORMIDABLE order.

Orders affected by GORDON HIGHLANDERS’ ability were drawn with their original cost if GORDON HIGHLANDERS was suppressed.

Temporary buffs from units removed by KM PRINZ EUGEN weren’t properly cleared after removal.

Made a few behind-the-scenes improvements and updated some history images.

The 22nd MARINES damage modification was incorrectly applied in some cases.

Major Power: Britain | Allies: Finland. Combines strong defensive units with countermeasures.

Five brand-new Battle Ready Decks have been added with the Naval Warfare expansion, optimized for immediate deployment.

Major Power: Germany | Allies: Italy. Features a mix of powerful units and versatile removal cards with Navy synergy.

Major Power: USA | Allies: Britain. Focuses on Navy cards and stacking the top of the deck for maximum impact.

Major Power: Soviet Union | Allies: Poland. Utilizes the new Convert mechanic for strategic advantages.

Major Power: Japan | Allies: France. Focuses on shuffle effects for strategic advantage.

List of returning cards includes notable cards from Britain, Germany, Japan, Soviet Union, and USA.

Naval Warfare expansion arrives on June 18th, introducing new cards and strategies.

New Navy subtype allows players to command legendary warships with unique abilities.

Ability icon of a Covert unit incorrectly re-appeared after reconnecting to a battle.

New achievements awarded for various in-game milestones including PvP wins and completing Draft runs.

Three new neutral spawn-only cards linked to the Convert mechanic: PLAN, PRODUCTION, ROUTED TROOPS.

A new Navy subtype is introduced, affecting gameplay dynamics.

Units with 10 or more defense could not be targeted correctly.

Each nation receives tailored reinforcements aligned with their strategic identity.

Includes a rotation of 107 cards out of the active pool and the return of 20 from Reserves.

A new game mechanic called Convert allows cards to transform into new cards temporarily during a match.

New player profiles display rank, win streak, unique cards owned, and achievements.

Order ability was not triggered correctly after excess damage to enemy HQ.

Naval Warfare introduces 87 brand new cards to the game.

Several reworked cards return to active duty, and existing cards receive balance adjustments.

Includes 15 new cards for each main nation and 3 new cards for each allied nation.

A mechanic allowing players to transform cards into different cards is introduced.

German card costing 3 kredits to deploy, converts a random card in the enemy hand into PRODUCTION upon destroying an enemy unit.

20 cards returned to active duty; 107 cards rotated into the Reserves.

A new feature allowing players to track accomplishments, celebrate victories, and express their identity.

Introducing the Naval Warfare expansion focusing on naval aspects of WWII, releasing on June 18.

New subtype offering new possibilities and synergies with naval cards.

Players can recycle Reserved cards, contributing to weekly crate progress.

New expansion cards are safe from Reserve rotation for at least 1.5 years.

Reserve cards remain playable in Classic PvP mode, friendly challenges, and AI training matches.

Enemy Countermeasure was incorrectly triggered under certain conditions.

Transform cards across hand, battlefield, or deck into new forms, enhancing strategy.

Five new cards from the Naval Warfare expansion have been revealed.

Players can collect and display medals and ribbons for gameplay achievements.

The ninth major expansion introduces 87 new cards, the Convert mechanic, and the Navy subtype.

Inconsistencies in how some cards interacted with Covert units were corrected.

Covert units were added in an incorrect position on the support line.

Transform cards into different cards, with conversions being either negative or positive.

Introduces 87 new cards, including 15 for major nations and 3 for minor nations.

The Naval Warfare Summer Expansion will be released on 18 June.

107 cards from the current set will rotate into Reserves, impacting popular decks.

The expansion adds 87 new cards, including 15 for major nations and 3 for minor nations.

Three new types of cards introduced: PLAN, PRODUCTION, and ROUTED TROOPS, which can be utilized with the Convert mechanic.

Polish order costing 8 kredits to use, converts target unit and adjacent units into Routed Troops.

British card costing 4 kredits to deploy, changes from Bomber to Fighter at the end of every turn.

Soviet card costing 2 kredits to deploy, converts a card in hand to the last destroyed unit.

Unit removed from play was incorrectly returned to the battlefield after destruction.

20 cards from the Reserve pool will return to the active card pool.

Several cards from previous expansions will now have the Navy subtype added.

New Navy subtype enhances deck building and strategies, impacting gameplay without direct battlefield presence.

New gameplay mechanics introduced with specific orders and countermeasures for various nations' naval units.

New cards featuring named ships with historical prefixes added for British, American, German, Japanese, Italian, and Polish navies.

Cost reduced from 2k to 1k; now converts target unit into Routed Troops.

Defense reduced from 7 to 6; cost reduced from 5k to 4k.

Attack reduced from 4 to 3.

Deployment cost reduced from 6k to 4k; ability changed to draw a random Navy card.

Now has Blitz ability.

Operation cost increased from 1k to 2k.

Deployment cost reduced from 5k to 4k.

Air Support buff reduced from +3+3 to +2+2.

Tank Maneuver buff reduced from +2+2 to +2+1.

Cost reduced from 3k to 1k and now only shuffles friendly units.

Cost increased from 4k to 10k; ability now affects all Japanese units.

Cost reduced from 5k to 4k; now gains 4 kredits if 2 or more kredit slots are lost.

Changed to an order ability; cost increased to 2k.

Damage increased from 7 to 8.

Reduced air unit attack boost from +1+2 to +1+1.

Cost increased from 3k to 5k; now deals 2 damage to each enemy unit.

Now has Smokescreen ability.

ROUTED TROOPS is an infantry unit costing 1 kredit to deploy and operate, representing disorganized units.

New cards that enter play when spawned through specific battlefield conditions.

PRODUCTION is an order costing 0 kredits that grants 1 additional kredit for the turn.

PLAN is an order costing 2 kredits that allows players to draw a card, countering enemy orders.

Countermeasures drawn through self-discard effects were not correctly discarded if activated.

The unit ability would incorrectly draw the last drawn card from the deck again when the opponent’s deck was empty.

Battle UI displayed the rank of a player on one player’s screen in friendly challenge matches.

Special rule 2 in mission 4 would incorrectly be affected by friendly units.

The unit targeted by SHADOW STRIKE was not correctly shown in the Battle Log.

Special rule 3 in mission 1 was not correctly triggered.

BLETCHLEY PARK caused cards to be shuffled into the deck instead of being placed on top.

Veteran units that are suppressed will now revert fully to their non-Veteran state.

The deployment effect was not correctly displayed on the left side of the MACCHI C.200 card.

Cards remained clickable while under the top bar in deck building and Collection interfaces.

A card drawn through INFANTRY REGIMENT 36’s deployment ability was not correctly discarded after suppression.

Fixed a visual bug where playing AIR ESCORT could cause the left-most chosen card to get stuck on screen.

The LIGHTNING STRIKE countermeasure did not correctly trigger after an opponent drew an extra card.

Special rule 1 in mission 3 was not correctly triggered.

Alternative card art shop offers showed the default card art until the offer was selected.

In some cases, the AI’s first card was drawn unusually slowly in the USA and German Starter Campaigns.

Upgraded to a newer version of Unreal Engine for improved performance.

Fixed some errors with card artwork.

In some rare cases, the Guard ability could be ignored and unintended cards targeted.

Fixed instances of the font of a card with alt art not showing up correctly.

The cost of the 4th GUARDS RIFLES was not reduced by 1 after card draw initiated by ME BF 109 G FI ability.

Card draw was incorrectly triggered upon re-deployment of PAK 40 after retreat.

LYSANDER PL’s ability was not correctly triggered before being destroyed.

Damage from FRIENDLY FIRE did not correctly apply when triggered after SISU countermeasure.

Fixed broken interaction causing card draw even when no card was discarded.

On mobile devices, long-pressing a card in hand did not correctly disappear the card preview.

Some banners were missing in the shop.

Claim a free limited-time fifth anniversary gift bundle from the shop, including a 1-day Medkit and 2 Card packs.

Anniversary skirmish event and special tournament to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of KARDS.

Special limited-time shop bundles and offers available for the anniversary.

Players can use Wildcards to create cards they do not own, requiring a wildcard of corresponding rarity.

Players can view an overview of their Wildcards by hovering over the Wildcard icon in the top bar.

Players can use Standard wildcards to complete sets of cards they partially own, allowing for multiple copies in a deck.

Wildcards are introduced as cards that can be used to create cards not yet owned, available in different rarities and sometimes nation-specific.

Wildcards can be acquired through national progression rewards, weekly crates, and Officer card packs.

Purchasing a Battle Pass provides a 30% Experience bonus and a Crate Level Up, facilitating quicker access to Wildcards.

Instructions provided for navigating to the card collection and using the 'Show All' button to find cards not owned.

Italian cards focus on air support and infantry coordination for strategic advantages.

A flexible deck with Germany and Finland as allies, utilizing disruptive elements and card advantage strategies.

Battle Pass now includes 30% XP bonuses, extra daily missions, crate level-ups, and discounted extended passes.

A deck featuring Britain and Italy as allies, focusing on small air units and pressure tactics.

Players can now visually define their leadership in battle with the new player portraits.

Finnish cards introduce discard options and the ability to steal cards from the enemy.

A deck with Japan and France as allies, focusing on orders that damage the enemy and strategic play.

20 existing cards will transition into Reserves.

French cards receive reinforcements and support units to enhance their effectiveness in battle.

The expansion introduces 24 brand-new cards for Finland, France, Italy, and Poland, enhancing strategies and tactics.

20 cards returned to the reserve pool; 12 active cards adjusted with 3 nerfs and 9 buffs.

Introduction of 5 new battle ready decks for immediate combat use, featuring powerful new cards from the UNITED FRONT expansion.

A deck featuring the Soviet Union and Italy, emphasizing air force dominance and proactive strategies.

A deck featuring the USA and Poland, aiming for card advantage and resilience in gameplay.

Polish cards emphasize bravery and sacrifice with powerful but short-lived units.

12 cards have been adjusted for a dynamic battlefield.

The United Front mini-set featuring 24 new cards is available in early access.

Brand new player portraits added for a stylish battlefield command.

Full release on 20 March will include new cards in Core packs and Battle Ready Decks.

Included in the full patch for the United Front mini-set.

20 cards will rotate to Reserves, changing the gameplay dynamics.

The United Front expansion introduces 24 new cards for Finland, France, Italy, and Poland.

24 brand-new cards join the battlefield.

Introducing 3-month and 6-month Battle Pass bundles with discounted rates.

Adjustments that keep the meta dynamic and exciting.

Fixed incorrect damage calculations when repairing units with specific cards on the battlefield.

Fixed an issue where SPITFIRE Mk II didn't gain +2 attack after a specific card gained Guard.

Personalize your KARDS identity with brand new player portraits.

Reserve Pool Rotation taking effect on March 20th alongside the full release of the United Front mini-set.

Balance adjustments to 12 cards in the active pool; 3 nerfs and 9 buffs.

Fixed an issue preventing excess damage ability from triggering under specific conditions.

Fixed errors affecting gold cards/gold HQs in battle.

Fixed a bug where YAMAGATA REGIMENT's ability wasn't removed after a friendly unit was returned to hand.

The United Front mini-set introduces 24 new cards, with 6 additions each for the allied nations: Finland, France, Italy, and Poland.

Additional general improvements have been implemented to enhance gameplay.

Fixed broken interaction between specific cards that caused card draw to completely deplete a player’s deck.

Fixed an issue where the FRIENDLY FIRE countermeasure didn't trigger when the HQ took 0 damage.

Fixed a bug where deploying PANZER III-F triggered an opponent’s GREIF unit ability.

Brand new player portraits available through National Progression and the in-game Shop.

Various bug fixes and general improvements.

Fixed an issue where covert units failed to trigger ENEMY SPOTTED.

Fixed a bug causing the 'Destruction' ability to trigger twice under certain conditions.

Fixed French localization issue where 'Battlefields' text didn't fit properly in the Play menu sidebar.

Fixed an issue with the OVERWHELMING FORCE tooltip.

Additional player portraits will be available for purchase in the in-game Shop.

Players can earn medals for completing challenges, showcasing their strategic prowess.

A dedicated space for players to view and customize their portraits while tracking personal achievements.

Players can unlock new, historically inspired portraits as they progress through the national progression system.

Hirosaki has been buffed to improve the tempo of smokescreen decks.

The P-51 Mustang's damage has been increased from 4 to 5.

The ability of Inniskilling Fusiliers has been increased from 2 to 3.

Zaza Division has been modified to improve its mid-game performance.

B-26 Groupe Bretagne now cares about being the first unit deployed each turn.

A new card has been made 20% cheaper and is expected to see increased play.

Type 92 Jyu-Shokosha now has an operation cost of 0.

The effect of First Responders has been nerfed after its previous buff.

The attack and defense values of the non-veteran version of 12th Guards Mechanised have been swapped.

The 77th Regiment has been buffed to include more 2/2s.

Covert Operation has been changed from a single unit to a double unit.

The 4th Guards Rifles have been nerfed, potentially impacting their effectiveness.

A Polish Tank of Standard rarity that costs 1 kredit to deploy and 1 kredit to operate. Stats: 2 Attack / 3 Defense.

A French Order of Standard rarity that costs 1 kredit to play. Effect: Target unit moves into the frontline, if possible.

A Polish Tank of Special rarity that costs 3 kredits to deploy and 3 kredits to operate. Stats: 3 Attack / 4 Defense.

An Italian Infantry unit of Special rarity that costs 2 kredits to deploy and 1 kredit to operate. Stats: 1 Attack / 5 Defense.

A Finnish Order of Limited rarity that costs 2 kredits to play. Effect: Deal 2 damage. The enemy discards a card.

An Italian Fighter of Standard rarity that costs 1 kredit to deploy and 1 kredit to operate. Stats: 2 Attack / 2 Defense.

20 specific cards will move to the Reserve pool, affecting their availability in Core packs.

Round of 8 Finals will occur on February 22nd at 11:00 GMT.

Swiss Rounds will take place on February 15th at 12:00 GMT.

KARDS players can participate in the first Expansion Tournament with a $3000 prize pool, featuring Swiss Rounds and Round of 8 Finals.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards is available from January 31 to February 2.

Discounts and special offers will be available in the KARDS shop during the Lunar New Year.

A new free holiday gift will be available every day from January 28th to February 4th in the game shop.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with special events and gifts in KARDS.

MATILDA Mk IV did not receive the +2 attack buff from ROYAL WEST KENTS after becoming veteran. Fixed.

ECHELON incorrectly triggered a bonus when the HQ was attacked. Fixed.

Special tournament with virtually no entry fees and exciting rewards planned.

The 'Text not found' error message appeared when using the AIR CORPS FERRYING order on empty space. Fixed.

Buffed cards: 57th RIFLES, TURNING POINT, 845th RIFLES, 1st CAVALRY TROOP, 5th REGIMENT, 49th INFANTRY REGIMENT, FIAT G.55.

Rewards boosted, now offering Diamonds for the first time.

In some instances, the crate image blocked text in the crate button. Fixed.

The displayed cost of the B-24D unit was incorrect. Fixed.

Entry fee reduced to 100 Gold or 12 Diamonds. Adjusted rewards for placements.

KORSUN did not correctly reduce cost when revealing covert units. Fixed.

Dividing lines between abilities were missing when hovering over cards. Fixed.

Some cards with the Shock keyword did not appear when searching 'Shock' in the search field of the deck builder. Fixed.

The Battle Ready decks' top panel displayed incorrectly after closing the settings menu. Fixed.

Nerfed cards: SEA EMBARGO, CALLIOPE, COMPROMISE, HAMMER HOME.

The 'RGD-33 GRENADE' item overlapped the last unit on the enemy's support line in fullscreen mode. Fixed.

Hints in the tutorial sometimes overlapped. Fixed.

Improvements to the server backend including optimized matchmaking.

Explanatory pop-ups were incorrectly shifted in the tutorials. Fixed.

Several issues in the localized versions were fixed.

The GREIF buff was not applied to a British unit after playing the KANGAROO TRANSPORT order. Fixed.

The Skull icon in Draft displayed sometimes an incorrect number of losses. Fixed.

Various improvements to the behavior of SUPPORT COLUMN.

HQ deck cards for Baguio, Kursk, Alam El Halfa, Villers-Bocage, and Arracourt were missing from the deck builder. Fixed.

The Encyclopedia was missing text stating that 'Fighters cannot gain Smokescreen.' Fixed.

Buff to the 845th to help Soviet decks against aggressive strategies.

Slight nerf to Sea Embargo to lower the ceiling of Brit Air decks.

Increase ability of the 5th Regiment to +2+1 as a significant buff.

Buff aimed to improve win potential for dedicated T-34 decks.

Nerf to Hammer Home to reduce reliance on Exile decks.

Refactor of an older Italian card to fit better into the 4-attack theme.

Buff to 1st Cavalry Troop to enhance its role in the Throp deck.

Slight nerf to Calliope to make it easier to deal with in various decks.

Increased cost for certain cards to balance mill-style decks.

Buff to make the 49th Infantry Regiment sturdier for better deck inclusion.

Buff to allow chaining fighting machines a turn earlier in T-34 decks.

Balance patch scheduled for January, preceding the February tournament.

Top 3 players from each tournament and top 4 from WC 2024 qualify for WC 2025.

Concentration on 5 major eSports events this year, replacing monthly OCC tournaments.

Prize pool increased from the previous OCC tournaments.

Scheduled around March and September, containing new cards and balance updates.

Introducing a large set of new cards, exciting mechanics, and occasionally new allies.

Details about the qualification process will become available in the upcoming months.