What changed in KARDS - The WW2 Card Game in 2026

A total of 25 cards will return from Reserves when the Call to Arms expansion launches.

The Call to Arms expansion is set to deploy on December 8, introducing new cards and mechanics.

The Skirmish Tournament is now live, running until November 15 at 18:00 UTC, featuring a unique ruleset and identical decks for all players.

The 73e RÉGIMENT D'INFANTERIE card has been updated to have 1 attack, up from 0, and includes a new Mobilize effect.

A list of returning cards from various nations has been provided, including specific cards from Britain, Germany, Japan, and more.

Card rotation now follows a fixed annual schedule, with specific expansions moving to Reserves.

The Mobilize mechanic has been reworked to allow players to choose a neutral unit to add to their hand when a unit with Mobilize starts their turn.

Win your first battle in the Skirmish to receive a free random card pack.

A special Skirmish event featuring decks from the Top 4 players of the World Championship is now live until November 8.

Players will receive a random deck from a pool of five decks used by the Top 4 players at the World Championship.

Players can choose their own deck and receive 10 unique, powerful cards added to their decks for the tournament.

The Skirmish Tournament is now live, offering a special ruleset and additional powerful cards for players.

Entry fee is set at 50 Gold or 5 Diamonds to participate in the tournament.

Rewards for the tournament include Gold and Wildcards based on placement.

The KARDS World Championship 2026 will take place on October 30 and 31, featuring sixteen qualified players competing for a $12,000 prize pool.

Halloween is haunting the battlefield from October 29 to November 2 with a spooky theme and chilling soundtrack.

Two new themed emotes: 'Nowhere left to run' and 'This is madness!'

Shop features Halloween-themed bundles, including two new seasonal card backs and themed emotes.

Two new seasonal card backs inspired by WW2 insignias: No. 9 Squadron RAF and U-552.

Earn a free random card pack for securing your first win in the Skirmish.

Players can choose their own deck, and surviving units are replaced with higher-cost reinforcements.

A Skirmish event is now live, featuring unique rules and rewards for players.

Players can claim a free 1-Day Medkit in the Shop after the maintenance until October 23.

KARDS servers will be offline for extended maintenance to improve game performance.

Participate in the Skirmish Tournament with a special ruleset and compete for rewards.

A round of balance changes has been implemented in mid-October, affecting gameplay strategies leading into the World Championship.

Old: Costs 2 less if Rain was played this turn. Destroy a random enemy unit. Draw the top unit of your deck. New: Costs 3 less if Rain was played this turn. Destroy a random enemy unit. Draw the top unit of your deck.

Improvements made to enhance operations across the battlefield.

Old: Guard. Deployment: Convert a friendly unit into 24th UŁAN. New: Guard. Deployment: Convert a friendly unit into IRON DIVISION.

Old: Blitz, Intel 2. Deployment: Forecast. Draw a card if you have 0 kredits. New: Blitz, Intel 2. Deployment: Forecast.

Old: Blitz. Gets +1+1 after you operate a German unit. New: Blitz. Gets +1+1 after you operate another German unit.

Old: Smokescreen. At the start of your turn gain +1+1. New: Smokescreen, Shock. At the start of your turn gain +1+1.

The 'Enemy is still selecting starting hand' message is now extended to be shown until the end of the 'Mulligan' stage.

Old: Pin a unit and Forecast. Also Intel 3 if you have 0 kredits. New: Intel 3. Pin a unit and Forecast.

Old: When a friendly unit is attacked, send it to hand before damage. New: Retreat a friendly German unit with cost 4 or less. Add a copy to hand.

Cost increased to 3 to limit its universal application.

Strengthened to support mid-range US infantry decks.

Defense reduced, making it easier for popular units to trade into it.

Defense reverted back to 5, restoring its previous strength.

Cost and defense increased to reign in its strong abilities.

No longer affects itself, slowing down its snowball potential.

Reintroduced as a cheap option for the Soviet soup archetype.

Adjusted attack down to compensate for a stronger convert ability.

Cost reduced to make it more viable in veteran decks.

Reworked to be an order for better control, enhancing its relevance.

Removed the draw mechanic to prevent potential abuse.

0-kredit bonus effect removed, cost increased to 3.

A Skirmish event is now live with special rules and rewards.

A special Skirmish event is now live, featuring decks made entirely of Elite cards and extra kredit slots.

Win your first match in the Skirmish to receive a free random card pack.

Win your first match in the Skirmish to receive a free random card pack.

Players receive a random German, US, or British deck with only elite cards and multiple copies allowed, starting with two extra kredit slots.

Players receive a random German, US, or British deck made entirely of elite cards with extra kredit slots.

Join the Anything Goes tournament from October 5 to 7, allowing access to cards you don’t own.

Participate in a Skirmish Tournament with assigned decks and special rules from October 2 to October 4.

Participate in the Elites tournament from October 2 to 4, using a randomly assigned deck from one of the main nations.

Limited-time offers including new cosmetics and card packs available throughout the festival.

Celebrate the Autumn Festival with daily gifts, special tournaments, and limited-time offers.

Participate in the Supply Lottery for a chance to win various gameplay prizes including card packs and Gold.

Log in daily from September 30 to October 8 to collect rewards including card packs, Gold, Draft Tickets, and Medkits.

The destruction ability of the veteran unit was not triggered if it and the enemy unit were destroyed on the enemy's turn.

Emotes were not shown correctly in Skirmish mode.

The 'Draw a card' ability of the order was not triggered after the order was used.

The wrong audio and animation were played after the unit attacks.

The frontline was incorrectly rendered in white instead of black when using medium or higher graphic settings.

The unit with the ability 'Destroyed at end of turn' now gets destroyed at the end of the turn as intended.

Damage caused by the unit was adjusted to deal the correct amount of damage to enemies.

The unit’s ability to add a copy if being targeted by an enemy effect was not triggered after being targeted by 'Suppress' or 'Take Control' abilities.

Participate in the Skirmish Tournament with a special ruleset from September 18 to September 20.

A deck featuring Germany and the USA, focusing on cheap tanks and infantry synergy.

Five brand-new Battle Ready Decks have been added to the in-game Shop, each designed around new cards.

Earn a free random card pack for your first win in the Skirmish event.

A ramp deck featuring the USA and ANZAC, aiming to generate air power quickly.

A deck featuring Britain and France, focusing on generating and utilizing neutral cards.

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

A deck featuring the Soviet Union and Finland, focusing on control and grinding down opponents.

A classic Intel deck featuring Japan and Poland, designed to clog the battlefield.

A limited-time Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards is now available.

Decks are available in two tiers: 200 Diamonds and 350 Diamonds. A bundle of all five decks is available for 1,200 Diamonds.

Deployment: Give a friendly infantry and all units with the same name in hand and deck +5+5.

Blitz ability: Reduce operation cost by 1 after you operate a German unit.

A new round of balance changes will be introduced alongside the mini-set launch.

New cards include 20 for main nations and 10 for ally nations, with ANZAC receiving the largest share.

Develop a card in the enemy deck, then in your deck.

Becomes Veteran at the start of your turn. Destruction: Draw a card.

16 card balance changes will be implemented with the launch of the mini-set.

Thirty new cards are joining the Oceania Storm set, with twenty reinforcing the main nations.

Gets +1+1 and -1 operation cost when the enemy gives an order.

30 new cards launching on September 10, 2026, as part of the Oceania Storm expansion.

Increased discount on drawn cards to improve usability.

Adjusted to give opponents a better chance against aggressive strategies.

Increased attack to enhance its effectiveness.

Temporary attack buff applied to units that did not attack.

Changed to a non-removal effect to aid specific unit strategies.

Increased cost to slow down weather strategies.

Adjusted stats to improve performance.

Reduced attack to balance the impact of Forecast cards.

Increased cost and reduced defense to discourage prolonged matches.

Reduced defense but increased effectiveness of blasting.

Changed to a non-removal effect to reduce consistency.

Reduced damage but increased HQ defense.

Strengthened effect for air decks.

Made effects random to decrease effectiveness.

Reduced attack to lessen high-roll potential.

Improved threat level in closing out games.

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

Pre-order bundle available now in the in-game Shop for a limited time.

A fresh Skirmish event has gone live with a unique ruleset and battlefield test.

Players must choose a deck containing at least 20 tanks, as tanks are the only unit type allowed.

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

Players develop an infantry from the limited rarity infantry cycle at 0 cost and start with 4 extra kredit slots.

A limited-time Skirmish event with unique ruleset and battlefield challenge from August 14 to August 16.

A limited-time Skirmish event with unique ruleset and battlefield challenge.

Claim your first win in the Skirmish to earn a free random Officer Pack.

Each player starts with an extra kredit slot during the Skirmish event.

Players use identical decks with 8 copies of the 0/4 infantry cycle and choose from 3 random cards each turn.

A new Skirmish event introduces a unique ruleset and battlefield test for players.

First win during the Duel Festival earns a free random Officer Pack instead of the standard reward.

Players can choose their own deck, use more than 12 Ally cards, draw an extra card each turn, and gain 2 extra kredit slots each turn.

Players randomly receive 1 of 5 decks, each with unique elite units and an extra kredit slot.

A new Skirmish event with unique rules and battlefield challenges is now available until July 19.

First win in the Skirmish event rewards a free random Officer Pack during the Duel Festival.

Weekly tournaments with special prize pools and unique rulesets will be held every Wednesday.

New Skirmish Tournaments will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays with unique rulesets.

Players can earn over 1,000 Gold by logging in daily during the festival, starting July 15.

Lottery Drops with a variety of cosmetic rewards will be available throughout the Duel Festival.

The Duel Festival runs from July 15 to August 4, featuring daily rewards, special events, and exclusive bundles.

The Shop features themed bundles and exclusive deals available for a limited time during the festival.

Community favorite Skirmishes return every weekend with unique rulesets and rewards.

A new patch will be released in preparation for the Duel Festival.

Complete your first victory in the Skirmish to receive a free random card pack.

A limited-time Skirmish event with unique rules is live until July 5.

Players can choose their own deck containing only units and select removal orders each turn.

Each player starts with an additional kredit slot during the Skirmish event.

German air unit now enters play correctly.

Ability now triggers correctly for RAAF WALRUS.

Resolved excessive bonus damage issue.

Added PRODUCTION to card effect.

TASK FORCE 44, DINGO, RAAF WALRUS, Z SPECIAL UNIT, DEFEND THE NATION, 110e RÉGIMENT MOTORISÉ, LA DIVISION LECLERC, 432. INFANTRY REGIMENT, CLAIM OBJECTIVE, FIRST TO FIGHT removed.

Changed effect to cause all units to Retreat.

Image now updates correctly after last pack opened.

Changed card effect to remove most expensive cards.

Modified damage mechanics against enemies.

511th REGIMENT now becomes Veteran instead of destroyed.

Card drawn now correctly handled when hand is full.

Card now correctly displayed in Collection menu.

1ER HUSSARDS, 39TH BOLOGNA REGIMENT, LION FOR A DAY, IRON DIVISION, KOMET added.

Now triggers correctly when destroyed at end of turn.

Now correctly adds the top unit of the deck.

Fixed rotation information and Active/Reserved pool assignments.

Adjusted damage dealt to target enemy.

Ability now triggers correctly after copying or stealing.

Blitz now correctly applies to suppressed units.

Discard ability now triggers correctly after attack.

Intel icon now displays correctly on copied unit.

Modified damage dealing mechanics.

Unit now correctly discarded or destroyed.

Now triggers correctly after opponent's card play.

Adjusted card effect to reduce power.

Changed effect from +2+2 to +2+1.

Now adds both a BLAST and PRODUCTION to your hand when a friendly unit is destroyed.

Slight buff to improve performance in Sissi tribal decks.

Changed to remove each player’s 2 most expensive cards instead of randomly destroying units.

Slight nerf to reduce its effectiveness in British direct damage decks.

Increased cost to address balance issues with this 2-cost Japanese aircraft.

Now deals damage to a random enemy unit instead of allowing direct damage to face.

Changed effect from dealing damage to all units to retreating all units.

Changed effect from +2/+2 to +2/+1 for a random friendly unit.

Increased damage to target enemy unit from 5 to 6, but removed ability to hit face.

Now deals 2 damage to a unit instead of allowing direct damage to face.

A limited-time Skirmish event with unique rules runs from June 19 to June 21.

Players must choose a deck without units; orders add a random unit of similar cost to the support line.

Features five iconic aircraft from the five major nations: Swordfish Mk I, I-16 Ishak, ME BF 109 E, A6M2 Zero, B-25 Mitchell.

Earn a free random card pack for your first win in the Skirmish event.

New type of alternative card artwork with enhanced visual depth and animation.

The new minor nation ANZAC will be introduced with the Oceania Storm expansion.

ANZAC cards reward careful positioning and feature mechanics like Blitz and Veteran.

The KARDS 2026 Summer Expansion introduces 88 collectible cards and a new ally nation.

New keyword 'Forecast' allows players to call in changing weather conditions to influence the battlefield.

A new neutral card introduced with the expansion.

A new card rotation system will be implemented, transitioning to an annual rotation supported by a Permanent Card Pool.

129 cards will rotate out of the active pool and move to Reserves with the Oceania Storm expansion.

New weather cards available through the Forecast mechanic.

Imperial Research and Soviet Military Research cards are now available for all main nations.

New gameplay mechanic allowing players to choose weather types that affect gameplay.

New strategies and cards added for the United States, Japan, Soviet Union, Britain, Germany, and ally nations.

The KARDS summer expansion, Oceania Storm, introduces 88 new collectible cards and the new ANZAC minor nation.

Each nation receives new tools and mechanics in the Oceania Storm expansion.

The Oceania Storm expansion will be released on June 11th, introducing new mechanics and strategies.

Australian and New Zealand forces are now a fully playable minor ally nation.

A total of 23 cards will return from the Reserve pool to active duty on June 11th.

Weather cards play a major role, allowing players to choose from different weather conditions when playing cards with Forecast.

A new card that adds a LANCASTER Mk I to your support line and shuffles it back into your deck at the end of the turn.

A new card that reduces the cost of PLANS and adds a BLAST to your hand when a PLAN is played.

A new card that deals damage to a unit equal to kredits spent operating this turn.

A new card that allows gaining a kredit and drawing a card whenever a friendly unit becomes Veteran.

Deployment bonus adjusted for easier activation.

Now generates kredits for each German unit after deployment.

Attack reduced from 4 to 3, making it less threatening.

Removed Bond keyword, adjusted defense.

Removed Bond keyword, replaced Eagle Claws with Blitzkrieg.

Removed Bond keyword, adjusted defense.

Deployment changed to fight target enemy unit.

Cost reduced by 1.

Cost fixed at 12, deployment effect changed to distribute 6 damage randomly.

Deployment changed to pin target enemy unit and draw a card if it is a tank.

Now gives +1/+1 after fully repairing a friendly unit.

Buff to Danuta indirectly enhances 4TP's effectiveness.

Destruction damage reduced from 2 to 1.

New ability allows damage to enemy HQ based on unit types controlled.

Cost reduction based on the highest attack of a bomber you control.

Attack bonus reduced from +2 to +1 if you control a tank.

Now includes a Forecast mechanic.

Removed Bond keyword, adjusted defense and operation cost.

Cost reduced by 1 to enhance viability.

Deployment damage increased from 3 to 4.

Cost reduced to 5, removed Bond keyword.

Old: Convert a random card in the enemy hand into PLAN. New: Develop BLAST, PLAN or PRODUCTION, then Develop a British Navy card.

Oceania Storm arrives June 11th.

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

A new Skirmish event is now live, featuring a streamlined ruleset and tactical challenges.

Draw a random unit from your deck when a friendly unit becomes Veteran.

Once per turn, gain 3 additional kredits when you lose a kredit slot.

Players use identical 10-card decks and choose from 3 randomly selected 3-cost cards each turn.

Guard. Your infantry have Blitz.

Has +1 attack for each kredit slot the enemy has over you.

Each player starts with three extra kredit slots during the Skirmish event.

The ANZAC expansion introduces Australia and New Zealand as a new ally nation in KARDS.

Introducing the Wild Companions expansion featuring 87 new cards inspired by service animals of World War 2.

ANZAC lays the groundwork for a new rotation system, expanding the permanent active card pool significantly.

A substantial set of new cards arrives for every nation, introducing fresh mechanics and strategies.

Introduction of new Soviet research cards including AEROSANI, EXPANDED SOVIET RESEARCH, and ADVANCED SOVIET RESEARCH.

Pre-sales for the Oceania Storm expansion, featuring new cards, mechanics, and strategies, are now available.

Introduction of new Japanese research cards including BALLOON BOMBS, EXPANDED IMPERIAL R&D, and ADVANCED IMPERIAL R&D.

Spoiler season for Oceania Storm starts on May 27th, leading up to the expansion launch on June 11th.

Players can choose their own deck, use more than 12 Ally cards, draw an extra card each turn, and gain extra kredit slots.

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

A limited-time Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards is now available.

A limited-time Skirmish event with unique rules and rewards, running until May 10.

SOVIET MILITARY RESEARCH card allows players to choose between adding AEROSANI or EXPANDED SOVIET RESEARCH to their hand.

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

Players use identical decks with 8 copies of 0/4 infantry cycle and choose from 3 random cards each turn.

IMPERIAL RESEARCH card allows players to choose between adding BALLOON BOMBS or EXPANDED IMPERIAL R&D to their hand.

Permanent pool cards will be clearly marked in the Collection menu once the expansion goes live.

The permanent pool is the set of cards that will never rotate out of the active pool, providing a stable foundation for deckbuilding.

Some cards in the permanent pool may still be adjusted or reworked ahead of the summer expansion.

The new rotation system introduces a permanent card pool, ensuring a consistent set of tools for players.

Each player starts with an additional kredit slot during the Skirmish event.

Spoiler season for the ANZAC expansion begins in May, revealing new cards and mechanics.

Fresh selection of cosmetic items available for purchase during the event.

Free gifts available daily from April 30 to May 5 in the in-game Shop.

Select Lottery Drops available during the event, lasting 48 hours each.

A limited-time Skirmish event with unique ruleset and battlefield challenge from April 24 to April 26.

Earn a free random card pack for your first win in the Skirmish event.

Players can choose their own deck with only Standard and Limited rarity cards allowed.

A 4TP spawned by DANUTA was not properly destroyed at the end of the turn if DANUTA had been Suppressed. Fixed.

Units removed by SENDAI REGIMENT or KYOTO REGIMENT were not correctly returned to the battlefield if the source unit was converted or removed. Fixed.

The client could briefly stutter when using cards with 'Destroy a friendly unit' effects (e.g. URAL FACTORIES). Fixed.

The Guadalcanal and Manila battlefields were incorrect. Fixed.

Old: Fury. Deployment: Add a GARRISON unit to your support line. New: Fury. Deployment: Add a GARRISON unit to your hand.

SOMUA S35’s ability could incorrectly trigger when put into play via ILYUSHIN IL-2. Fixed.

Old: Mobilize, Heavy Armor 2. When this unit loses Mobilize, draw a card. New: Shock, Heavy Armor 2. Deployment: Gains Blitz if this is the first unit you deploy this turn.

The CHAR B1 Bis unit deployment ability was not correctly triggered after sending to hand and redeploying. Fixed.

Battlefields for the Moscow, Guadalcanal, and Tunis City HQs were incorrectly assigned. Fixed.

A 4TP spawned from DANUTA was destroyed at the end of turn while it was not in play anymore. Fixed.

Old: Blitz. Gets +2 attack until end of turn if another card increases the attack of this unit. New: Blitz. Gets +1 attack until end of turn if another card increases the attack of this unit.

SALLY, U-16, and ZAMOŚĆ UPRISING could target units with the 'Cannot be retreated' ability. Fixed.

When attacking 22nd MARINES, the T-34-85 1945 incorrectly took 1 damage if a Navy card was on top of the enemy deck. Fixed.

31 ALGÉRIENS played the incorrect (order) sound effect upon deployment. Fixed.

The BREWSTER F2A had incorrect stats (1/1 instead of 1/2). Fixed.

Old: Destroy target unit and Salvage it. New: Destroy target unit. Add a copy of it to your hand.

A card with the 'Show when drawn' ability would incorrectly trigger if overdrawn while the hand was full. Fixed.

Ace of Spades cost reduced from 7 to 6 kredits.

The Big Three card now grows from 3 to 5.

Lancaster Mk I's cost adjusted to 8 kredits.

CHAR B1 bis changes from Mobilize to Shock and gains Blitz.

Buffs card receives stat nerfs while retaining its ability.

M2A4's operation cost set to 0, improving usability.

Motti Tactic now adds a copy of the destroyed unit to hand instead of salvaging it.

106th Infantry Regiment's operation cost increased by 1.

Sd Kfz 10 PAK 38's attack boost reduced from +2 to +1.

Frontier Force now adds a Garrison unit to hand instead of the battlefield.

The KARDS Spring Tournament Finals will take place on April 17th and 18th, featuring the top 8 competitors.

A series of events and rewards to celebrate the 6th anniversary of KARDS.

In-game shop features special bundles with card packs, Medkits, and draft tickets at discounts.

A special Skirmish mode with unique rules and rewards for the first victory.

Any Cosmetic Lottery Drop returns, allowing players to roll for cosmetics at a low price.

Claim a free limited-time 6th Anniversary gift bundle containing a 3-day Medkit and 2x Card Packs.

A knockout tournament where 8 players compete for supremacy using existing decks.

Winning your first match in the Skirmish event rewards players with a free random card pack.

Players randomly receive 1 of 5 decks to battle with, each containing elite orders and random elite units.

Players start with an additional kredit slot during the Skirmish event.

A limited-time Skirmish event introduces a new ruleset and battlefield test for players.

Card Back Lottery returns with two spins available from April 4 to April 6.

Special offers including Core, Homefront, or Ally packs available from April 3 to April 6.

Reveal of initial cards including UNSINKABLE SAM, SMOKY, DZHULBARS, and others.

The expansion will introduce new mechanics, details to be revealed during spoiler season.

Players will be able to see which cards are part of the permanent pool, aiding in crafting decisions.

A timeline for the rotation system changes has been provided, including key dates for the permanent pool and rotations.

A new field will be added to card details to inform players when a card will rotate.

The permanent card pool will expand from 170 to around 400 cards to enhance gameplay diversity.

All cards in sets older than Covert Operations will be reserved with the summer expansion, with exceptions for returning cards.

A new rotation system will be implemented, rotating cards out once per year with the winter expansion.

Cards will now rotate out by whole sets, with specific sets rotating out each year.

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

A new Skirmish event with unique ruleset and battlefield challenge is now available.

At the start of the turn, players can choose M18 HELLCAT, PANZER III-H, or KV-1 1941 to add to their hand at a cost of 2.

Players can choose their own deck, skip drawing a card at the start of their turn, and draw a card when destroying an enemy unit.

Players start with an extra kredit slot during the Skirmish event.

Each deck in the Skirmish is one of the new Battle Ready decks from the Homefront - Early War release.

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

A limited-time Skirmish event with a fresh ruleset and new battlefield challenge.

Players are randomly assigned 1 of 5 decks to battle with in the Skirmish event.

Introduces 24 brand new cards: 4 for each of the main nations, and 1 for each of the ally nations.

Five brand-new Battle Ready Decks featuring cards from the latest release are now available in the in-game Shop.

Fixed issues in Theaters of War campaigns related to objectives and visual settings.

Fixed various visual issues including player portraits and interface overlaps.

Two new 350 Diamond Tier decks: 'Blast from the Past' and 'Sacrificial Lambs' with unique strategies and card synergies.

Launching March 10, 2026, featuring 24 new cards themed around the early stages of World War 2.

New deck-building option allows creation from recently victorious Iron Tournament decks.

A small balance update will accompany the mini-set to shake up the meta.

A set of card balance changes has been implemented to maintain a healthy battlefield.

Fixed various bugs related to unit abilities and interactions during battles.

No cards will move into the Reserve pool with the Homefront - Early War release.

General improvements and bug fixes included in the release.

Changes to the Draft pool, adjusting the power of Britain while giving Germany and Japan more room.

New tournament type available every Saturday with various prizes.

Limited-time events with unique rulesets are back.

New cards include 20 from major nations and 4 from ally nations, expanding deckbuilding options.

Introduction of new Early War units and tactics in the game.

Britain's power in Draft slightly reduced, while Germany and Japan have been buffed.

A traditional frontline aggro deck aimed at early control and late-game growth.

12 balance changes to help shape the meta throughout the Spring season.

Limited-time events featuring matches with special rulesets returning to the game.

New deck-building option to create a deck from a recently victorious Iron Tournament deck.

New tournament type using cards currently in the Reserve pool with a specific prize structure.

Changes to which cards are available or banned in Draft mode.

List of new cards from Britain, Germany, and Japan that are now available in Draft mode.

Reinforcement of Britain's Draft strength while enhancing Germany and Japan's capabilities.

Two new 200 Diamond Tier decks: 'Fall Forwards' and 'Passive Aggression' with aggressive and defensive strategies.

Introduces 24 brand-new cards, 4 for each main nation and 1 for each ally nation.

List of cards from Britain, Germany, and Japan that are not available in Draft mode.

Free gifts can be claimed in the in-game Shop from March 6 to March 8, with a new gift each day.

PB2Y Coronado's cost increased to 4 kredits, reducing mid-game explosive potential.

Buff to Mosquito bomber variant to improve its viability in slower British strategies.

152mm Howitzer Gun's stats improved to make it more attractive for Soviet strategies.

Ki-61-I-TEI's destruction effect damage reduced from 3 to 2 and defense from +3 to +2.

Crossfire's cost increased from 4 to 5, impacting aggressive strategies.

Banzai now destroys all units with 4 attack or less instead of just ground units.

Cyclone Division's stats nerfed to 7/7 in anticipation of rotation system changes.

99th Kholm's defense decreased by 1, affecting its viability in aggro decks.

114th Infantry Regiment's stats improved to enhance its effectiveness in destruction decks.

Flammpanzer's attack increased to 4, enhancing its utility in strategies.

Jungle Warfare's cost reduced by 20%, making it more appealing for players.

French 75's ability changed to give the first unit deployed each turn +1/+1.

The KARDS Winter Tournament Finals are scheduled for February 28 and March 1, featuring top competitors for a $3,000 prize pool.

Pre-order bundles for Homefront - Early War cards are now available in the in-game Shop.

Spend Diamonds to receive a random cosmetic from a pool, with no duplicates of owned items.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with daily freebies and special Shop offers from February 16 - 24.

A new free gift appears in the Shop every day at 11:00 UTC from February 16 - 23, including card packs and a Year of the Horse emote.

Limited-time bundles with card packs and Year of the Horse cosmetics available in the Shop.

Skirmishes, a popular limited-time mode, are planned to return in 2026.

Continuous quality-of-life improvements are planned throughout the year.

Transitioning to a once-per-year rotation for the Reserve pool based on expansions.

Planned updates to improve the Officer Club ladder experience for players.

An official KARDS API is in active development, aimed at empowering community developers.

Two major releases are planned for Spring and Fall, focusing on new features and improvements.

Two major expansions are planned for 2026, featuring a large wave of new cards and new mechanics.

Ongoing balance updates will be delivered to maintain a healthy meta.

The World Championship is scheduled for October 2026, featuring top competitors from the year.

KARDS will host four seasonal tournaments throughout the year, culminating in the World Championship.

Improvements to the user interface are planned for 2026.

Old: Give a British infantry Blitz and +1 Heavy Armor. It counts as a tank. New: Give a British infantry Blitz and +1 Heavy Armor.

When a known card with the 'Take control' ability was used on a LYSANDER PL, the unit ability could damage the wrong HQ. Fixed.

Old: Shock. Once per turn, deal 3 damage to the enemy HQ when you play a Navy card. New: Once per turn, deal 3 damage to the enemy HQ when you play a Navy card.

When a non-Veteran 12th GUARDS MECHANISED was on the battlefield and a KV-1S was deployed, a +2 attack buff was applied incorrectly.

Fixed an issue where GRUMMAN GOOSE could receive a buff from PILOT ESCAPE after being developed, despite being a Covert unit.

After opening an opponent’s profile in battle, it could be reopened repeatedly by spamming the Spacebar. Fixed.

Old: Bond. Remove a friendly unit. Return it at the end of the next enemy turn, then duplicate it. New: Remove a German ground unit. Return it at the end of the next enemy turn, then duplicate it.

On mobile, rarity-limit warning messages could overflow the screen when adding too many copies of a card to a deck. Fixed.

The Draft reward screen did not appear the first time a new account withdrew from a Draft run. Fixed.

Fixed an interaction between KV-1S and 77TH GUARDS that caused inconsistent triggering of the KV-1S ability on new units deployed.

The battle log could incorrectly display attack/defense buffs when units became Veteran. Fixed.

Old: Bond, Fury. Deployment: Gets +1+1 for each British infantry you deployed last turn. New: Bond, Fury. Deployment: Gets +1+1 if you played a British infantry last turn.

Damage dealt by 22nd MARINES was not correctly doubled when attacking a Heavy Armor unit while a Navy card was on top of the deck. Fixed.

In the German tutorial campaign, Mission 7 displayed the 'Fury' hint on the wrong turn. Fixed.

When VICTORY BANNERS was played on an enemy unit with the 'Your other units have +X attack' ability, the unit’s ability could trigger twice. Fixed.

Old: Intel 1. Shuffle a random card in hand into your deck, then draw 2 cards. New: Shuffle a random card in hand into your deck, then draw 2 cards.

Fixed an issue where 110e RÉGIMENT MOTORISÉ and LA DIVISION LECLERC could treat a later shuffle as the 'first' shuffle.

Alt-art card title banners did not always render correctly in the collection. Fixed.

IJN SHIRAKUMO card information referenced an incorrect artwork source. Fixed.

When a 31e ALGÉRIENS was deployed and then retreated to hand, the +2 attack buff could be incorrectly applied to the adjacent unit in hand. Fixed.

Fixed an interaction between 48th ARMORED INFANTRY and cards with the 'Distribute damage randomly to enemies' ability where adjacent damage reduction was not applied correctly.

Fixed an issue where a permanent Heavy Armor buff was not reset when a unit became Veteran.

In some Battle-Ready Decks, the HQ appeared in the wrong position in the deck overview. Fixed.

The unit abilities of SAPPORO REGIMENT and KANAZAWA REGIMENT were incorrectly triggered when a card with the 'Take control' ability was used.

New qualification system for the World Championship focusing on competitive ladder performance and seasonal tournaments.

Top 8 players compete in a single-elimination bracket during Finals Weekend with deck changes allowed.

Announcement of major expansions in summer and winter, along with content releases in spring and fall.

Each seasonal tournament will be preceded by a balance patch or content release to refresh the competitive meta.

Transition to a seasonal tournament format with qualification periods and themed events.

Introduction of Swiss qualifiers for seasonal tournaments, featuring 32 players and best-of-five matches.

Introduction of the 2026 esports season with a total prize pool of 24,000 USD and four seasonal tournaments.

No longer gives move+attack capabilities of a tank, reducing explosive nature of Buffs deck.

Stats improved to enhance its role in Soviet Soup decks.

Now removes a German ground unit instead of a friendly unit, limiting OTK potentials.

Effect streamlined and base attack increased by 1.

Removed Shock ability, making board presence less threatening.

Cost reduced to improve viability in decks.

Strengthened to encourage inclusion in control decks.

Improved stats to support bounce/remove strategies.

Adjusted stats to 4k, making it less potent as a finisher.

Removed Intel 1, significantly weakening the card.