- 🔧 KARDS Update - September, 2026 - 21 September 2026
Hello Commanders, The dust is still settling since Ring of Fire erupted onto the battlefield, and the front has been anything but quiet. We've watched plenty of thrilling battles unfold as you've put the mini-set's new tactics to the test. Your field reports have been invaluable. With your help, we've tracked down a number of issues, and this patch brings the repairs to the front line. Bug Fixes Fixed the issue where the destruction ability of the veteran unit was not triggered if it and the enemy unit were destroyed on the enemy's turn.Fixed the issue with the unit’s ability (add a copy if being targeted by an enemy effect) was not triggered after it had been targeted by “Suppress” or “Take Control” abilities.Fixed the issue where the "Draw a card" ability of the order was not triggered after the order was used.The unit with the ability "Destroyed at end of turn" now gets destroyed at…
- Skirmish Tournament is Live - 18 September 2026
Hello, Commanders! The Skirmish Tournament is now live! From now until Sunday, September 20 at 18:00 UTC, you can put your deckbuilding and battlefield skills to the test under a special ruleset. Skirmish Tournaments take the classic tournament format and add a twist, offering a fresh challenge and a change of pace from regular play. Here’s your briefing for this weekend’s engagement. Rules of Engagement Here are your orders for this weekend: Choose your own deck to battle with.Only Standard and Limited rarity cards are allowed in the deck. Spoils of War The further you advance, the greater the rewards: 1st Place: 50 Gold & 1 Random Card Pack2nd Place: 40 Gold & 1 Limited Wildcard3rd–4th Place: 30 Gold & 1 Standard Wildcard5th–8th Place: 20 Gold Entry fee: 50 Gold or 5 Diamonds Enlist Now Head to the main screen or the Play menu to select the Skirmish Tournament, where you'll find the f…
- A New Skirmish Begins - 11 September 2026
Hello, Commanders! The latest Skirmish event is live. Running until September 13, this limited-time event shakes things up with an exciting ruleset and a fast-paced battlefield challenge. Here’s the full intel. Skirmish is a special game mode, accessible directly from the main screen, where each event introduces its own unique ruleset. Because each Skirmish plays differently, every event offers a new tactical twist. For this weekend’s Skirmish, the rules are as follows: Choose your own deck to battle with. Start with an extra kredit slot. At the start of your turn, choose 37 mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN, JET PROTOTYPE or DIRECT HIT to add to your hand. Alongside the added intensity this Skirmish delivers, your first win in the event will earn you a free random card pack. You can access the Skirmish event from either the main screen or the Play menu, where you’ll find a full overview of the mode…
- Ring of Fire: Battle-Ready Decks - 11 September 2026
Hello, Commanders! Ring of Fire is live, bringing a new wave of reinforcements to the Oceania Storm set. Now, five brand-new Battle Ready Decks have arrived in the in-game Shop - each one assembled around the new cards and ready for deployment straight out of the gate. Every deck is pre-built and battle-tested, pairing a major power with an ally to bring a complete strategy into your collection in a single purchase. From neutral-card synergy and board-clogging Intel to grinding control and explosive air power, these decks span a range of playstyles - so whether you're new to a strategy or looking to skip the crafting, there's a force here ready to command. Two tiers are available: 200 Diamonds and 350 Diamonds. For a limited time, you can grab all five decks together in the Ring of Fire Battle Ready Bundle for 1,200 Diamonds - the full set in a single deployment. 350 DIAMOND TIER PUT IT…
- Ring of Fire Is Live - Mini-Set Overview & Patch Notes - 10 September 2026
Hello, Commanders! The Ring of Fire has erupted. Ring of Fire, the 2026 Fall mini-set for KARDS, is now live, bringing 30 new collectible cards to the Oceania Storm set. Reinforcements have arrived across every nation, with ANZAC receiving the largest deployment. New tools are entering the battlefield, existing strategies are being pushed in new directions, and the ground beneath Oceania Storm is shifting once again. The tremors we've been tracking throughout spoiler season have finally broken the surface. The weather may still be changing overhead, but now the battlefield below is changing with it. It's time to see what the new arrivals can do. https://youtu.be/LFUM_gEdW1k Ring of Fire at a Glance Here's everything deploying with the Ring of Fire update: 30 brand new collectible cards20 cards for the main nations - Britain, Germany, Japan, the Soviet Union and the USA each receive 410…
- Ring of Fire: The Final Reveals - 9 September 2026
Hello, Commanders! Ring of Fire launches tomorrow. Thirty new cards are joining the Oceania Storm set, with twenty of them reinforcing the main nations. Five cards are still under wraps. One each from Britain, Germany, the USA, the Soviet Union and Japan. And there is only one day left to reveal them. Ari has a clipboard. Gummi has some history he'd like to tell properly. What could possibly go wrong? Watch the final reveals below. https://youtu.be/4pkcd5cGqR8 Here's what they uncovered. 30. Infantry Regiment Blitz. Reduce operation cost by 1 after you operate a German unit. The 30. Infantry Regiment served with the 18th Infantry Division, one of the German formations that fought from the opening of the war to its final days. The division mobilized in August 1939 and fought in Poland, France and on the Eastern Front. By May 1945, its surviving soldiers were still fighting in the ruins o…
- Dev Blog - September Balance Patch - 4 September 2026
Hello friends! The meta is perfect. Said no one ever. To be fair, the meta is in a decent place. Yes, there are a few cards and archetypes that are causing issues and we will be addressing them in this patch, slated to launch alongside the Ring of Fire mini-set on September 10th. While a few decks are basking in the limelight at this current moment, they are not overwhelmingly more powerful than the next tier of good decks, like has sometimes been the case in the past. This means that a few tweaks and fiddles should help the meta a lot by bringing many solid decks currently in the shade into the post-patch sunlight (our pattern-recognizing tool tells us it is always sunny post-patches). While this patch covers a lot of ground, the biggest focus is on weather. It has several issues (bugs notwithstanding), but the biggest one is the consistency of Storm as a removal option. Currently, 8 o…
- Skirmish Is Live Now - 28 August 2026
Hello, Commanders! A fresh Skirmish event has gone live and is ready for action. Available until August 30, this limited-time event introduces a new ruleset and a different kind of battlefield test for all who take part. Here’s the full report. Skirmish is a special game mode, accessible directly from the main screen, where each event comes with its own unique ruleset. With no two Skirmishes playing out quite the same way, every event offers a new tactical twist. For this weekend’s Skirmish, the rules are as follows: Choose your own deck to battle with. Your deck must contain at least 20 tanks. Tanks are the only unit type allowed in the deck. Alongside the unique combat experience this Skirmish delivers, your first win in the event will reward you with a free random card pack. You can access the Skirmish event from either the game’s main screen or the Play menu, where you’ll find a ful…
- KARDS Ring of Fire: Mini-Set Launches September 10 - 28 August 2026
Hello, Commanders! The ground is shifting on the Pacific front. We're thrilled to announce Ring of Fire, the 2026 Fall mini-set for KARDS, launching September 10. Ring of Fire brings 30 new cards to the Oceania Storm set, with reinforcements arriving across the main and ally (minor) nations. And today, the first tremor hits. Spoiler season starts now with the first six card reveals. Ring of Fire at a Glance Launch date: September 10, 2026 Contents: 30 new cards reinforcing the Oceania Storm expansion Pre-orders: Available now in the in-game Shop Spoiler season: Starts today with 6 card reveals First Card Reveals The first six cards break through today: one from each main nation, plus a first look at ANZAC's reinforcements. Twenty-four more will follow in the weeks ahead as we reveal what Ring of Fire has in store. PAMS PANTHER A ZIMMERIT USAAF RASPUTITSA FEROCIOUS ASSAULT 3.7 inch MOUNT…
- KARDS Fall Tournament Finals: August 21 and 22 - 19 August 2026
Attention, Commanders! The road to the KARDS World Championship reaches its final stage this weekend. On August 21 and 22 at 11:00 UTC, eight of KARDS’ best Commanders will take to the battlefield in the final seasonal tournament of the year. With three World Championship spots on the line, this is the last chance to qualify. KARDS TWITCH The Final Push Thirty-two challengers entered the Fall Tournament. After qualifiers and Swiss rounds, only eight remain. Now they face their last test: a single-elimination battle for the Fall Champion title, a 3,000 USD prize pool, and a place at the World Championship. Battle-Tested Strategies Oceania Storm has now had time to settle into the competitive landscape, with new cards, ANZAC forces, and Weather strategies tested and refined throughout the season. The Fall Finals arrive with competitors having spent the summer learning what works and what…
- A New Skirmish Event is Live - 14 August 2026
Hello, Commanders! A new Skirmish event has begun. A new Skirmish event has begun. This limited-time event runs until August 16 at 18:00 UTC, introducing a unique ruleset and a fresh battlefield challenge for those ready to adapt. Here's the full briefing. Skirmish is a special game mode, accessible directly from the main screen, where each event features its own unique ruleset. With no two Skirmishes alike, every event delivers a different kind of battle. For this weekend’s Skirmish, the rules are as follows: At the start of each turn, Develop an infantry from the limited rarity infantry cycle with Develop in Homefront. Set the cost to 0. Players start with 4 extra kredit slots. Alongside the challenge this Skirmish presents, your first win will earn you a free random card pack. You can access the Skirmish event from either the main screen or the Play menu, where you’ll find a full ove…
- A New Skirmish Awaits Your Command - 31 July 2026
Hello, Commanders! A new Skirmish event is now underway. This limited-time event runs until August 2 at 18:00 UTC, bringing a fresh ruleset and a new battlefield challenge for all who answer the call. Here's your field briefing. Skirmish is a special game mode, accessible directly from the main screen, where each event features its own unique ruleset. Since no two Skirmishes are the same, every event offers a distinct battle. For this weekend’s Skirmish, the rules are as follows: Each player gets an identical deck with 8 copies each of the 0/4 infantry cycle. At the start of each turn, choose 1 of 3 randomly chosen cards from a pool of 16. Each player starts with an extra kredit slot. And as one of the final weekends of the Duel Festival, this one keeps the reward reinforced: claim your first win to earn a free random Officer Pack - available only while the celebration lasts. You can ac…
- Skirmish Is Live Now - 24 July 2026
Hello, Commanders! A fresh Skirmish event has gone live and is ready for action. Available until July 26 at 18:00 UTC, this limited-time event introduces a new ruleset and a different kind of battlefield test for all who take part. Here's the full report. Skirmish is a special game mode, accessible directly from the main screen, where each event comes with its own unique ruleset. With no two Skirmishes playing out quite the same way, every event offers a new tactical twist. For this weekend's Skirmish, the rules are as follows: Choose your own deck to battle with. You can use a deck with more than 12 Ally cards. Draw an extra card each turn. Players gain 2 extra kredit slots each turn. And with the Duel Festival underway, the stakes are sweeter than usual: your first win earns a free random Officer Pack instead of the standard reward - yours only during the festival. You can access the…
- A New Skirmish is Now Live - 17 July 2026
Hello, Commanders! A new Skirmish event is now live and ready for deployment. Running until July 19 at 18:00 UTC, this limited-time event brings a fresh ruleset and a new battlefield challenge for everyone who joins the fight. Here's your briefing. Skirmish is a special game mode, accessible directly from the main screen, where each event features its own unique ruleset. No two Skirmishes are exactly alike, so every event offers a different kind of battle. For this weekend's Skirmish, the rules are as follows: Each player randomly gets 1 of 5 decks to battle with. There is one deck per main nation, each deck consists of 39 copies of the elite order that adds 1 of 3 random elite units to your hand (A Few Good Men, His Majesty's Chosen, etc.) Players start with an extra kredit slot. And because the Duel Festival is in full swing, your first win comes with a bonus: instead of the usual rew…
- The Duel Festival Has Arrived - 14 July 2026
Commanders, Summer is here, and so is the Duel Festival - our biggest celebration yet. From July 15 through August 4, three action-packed weeks bring commanders together with daily rewards, special events, exclusive bundles, and exciting new ways to play. Relive fan-favorite Skirmishes, compete in brand-new tournament formats, and immerse yourself in the world of your favorite WW2 card game. It's a celebration of the duel itself - every battle a chance to prove your skill, every day a new challenge to overcome. With something happening every single day, there's never been a better time to report for duty. Daily Gold Gift Every day brings free gold. Log in, claim your reward, and over the course of the festival you'll earn more than 1,000 Gold just by collecting your daily gifts. Make sure you don’t miss a day! The free gold will become available every day at 11:00 UTC starting on July 1…
- A New Skirmish Has Deployed - 3 July 2026
Hello, Commanders! A new Skirmish has arrived. This limited-time event is live until July 5, bringing a fresh battlefield with its own unique ruleset. Here's your briefing. Skirmish is a special game mode, accessible directly from the main screen, where every event features a different set of rules. With each deployment offering a new tactical challenge, no two Skirmishes play the same. For this weekend’s Skirmish, the rules are as follows: Choose your own deck to battle with. Your deck can only contain units. At the start of each turn, choose 1 of 3 removal orders from a pool of 12 to add to your hand. Each player starts with an extra kredit slot. Complete your first victory in the event to receive a free random card pack. You can join the Skirmish from either the main screen or the Play menu, where you'll also find a full overview of the rules and the available reward. This Skirmish i…
- July Update - Patch Notes - 2 July 2026
Hello, Commanders! Oceania Storm swept onto the battlefield just three weeks ago, making landfall on June 11. Since then, we've been closely monitoring the evolving meta and reviewing bug reports from across the front lines. Earlier this week, we released an overview of the upcoming balance changes in a dedicated dev blog by our lead game designer. If you missed that announcement, you can catch up here: July Balance Change Announcement This update deploys the previously announced card balance changes along with some bug fixes and general improvements. Read on for the full report. Card Balance Changes Nerfs AREA BOMBARDMENT YOKOSUKA E14Y THE DOUBLE SUNRISE Old: Give a random friendly unit on the battlefield and in hand +2+2. New: Give a random friendly unit on the battlefield and in hand +2+1. TASK FORCE 44 Old: Forecast. Deal 2 damage. Deal 3 damage instead if this card was left-most in…
- Sie_ Takes the Crown at the KARDS Summer Tournament - 1 July 2026
Hello, Commanders! The Summer Tournament is behind us, and the battlefield has crowned its newest champion. This was our first major tournament since Oceania Storm made landfall, bringing new strategies, fresh lineups, and an evolving battlefield. The field rose to the challenge. Conditions shifted fast throughout the weekend. Lineups clashed, plans unraveled and adapted, and the players who advanced were the ones who kept their footing when the battle turned against them. Nothing came easy - every place in the standings was earned through determination, preparation, and skill. A 3,000 USD prize pool was on the line, and the top three finishers each secured a place among the Top 16 competitors at the KARDS 2026 World Championship. Note: If a player has already secured a Top 16 position through another qualification route, their slot passes down to the next eligible finisher in the Summe…
- Balance Dev Blog - July 2026 - 30 June 2026
Hello friends! It's been quite the whirlwind since Oceania Storm hit a couple of weeks ago. While the verdict is still out on many cards and the meta is still fairly chaotic, certain cards and archetypes have certainly sailed above others. The good news is that the key features of the expansion - the new nation and weather - are seeing plenty of play, something that has not always been the case for new expansion mechanics. The bad news is that the new nation and weather are a bit overtuned and need some balance tweaks. While Forecast is at the forefront of most top decks at the moment, we are seeing many different flavors of it. Anzac itself has 3 distinct strategies going for it, that oftentime overlap within decks - the aggressive strategy with Dingo and The Double Sunrise leading the charge; the ramp strategy with Nzans and The Anzac Spirit and finally Forecast, with Task Force 44 an…
- KARDS Summer Tournament Finals: Live This Weekend - 23 June 2026
Attention, Commanders! The forecast is in, and the battlefield is set. The KARDS Summer Tournament Finals go live this weekend, June 26 - 27 at 11:00 UTC. Take your position and witness the final campaign of this season as the Top 8 Commanders battle for the Summer Tournament crown: KARDS TWITCH Only eight remain. From a field of thirty-two challengers, these competitors weathered the qualifiers and Swiss rounds to reach the final stage. Now they battle for the prized title of Summer Tournament Champion and a share of the 3,000 USD prize pool. The lines of battle are drawn and only one Commander will stand victorious. The Summer Tournament is one of four seasonal events that lead to the KARDS World Championship this October. Across the year, competitors fight to secure their place among the world's best, where 12 highly qualified Commanders will join last year's Top 4 in a final showdow…
