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Card Balance Changes September 2024
With the KARDS Autumn update on September 19, we will change the balance of 14 cards. In this blog, we present the details and reasons behind these changes.
Reserve Card Rework September 2024
A total of 18 cards are being returned this time around, 3 for each major nation, plus 1 for France, Italy and Poland (there are no Finnish cards in reserve).
KARDS Autumn Update arrives on September 19th
Prepare for an exciting new chapter in KARDS as our autumn update is set to launch on September 19th.
July Balance Update - Patch notes
Patch notes for the KARDS Update July 2024
July 2024 Balance Patch - Dev Blog
1939 Games are just about to head out on vacation and disappear into the summer sun. But we didn’t want to leave without moving some numbers around first to make us feel important.
Covert Operations : Summer expansion patch notes
Patch notes for Covert Operations, the KARDS summer expansion
The KARDS Summer expansion "Covert Operations" is live!
87 new cards, 2 new abilities, and new game mechanics have arrived on the battlefield on June 11th, 2024
Covert Operations: Dominating the Skies and Shores
Enhancing Britain's Commandos and Air Superiority
Covert Operations: Mastering Countermeasures
Unleashing the Might of Germany
Covert Operations: Card Balance Changes
Arriving this summer with the Covert Operations expansion are 13 charges to card balance
Exploring New Mechanics of the Summer Expansion 'Covert Operations'
Use deception and hidden units to gain the upper hand in a battle.
Covert Operations: Reserve Pool Reveal
A total of 96 cards move into the Reserve pool, with 24 cards returning to active duty alongside the launch of the Covert Operations expansion.
Unveiling Covert Operations
This summer, 87 brand new cards, 2 new keywords and several new themes make their mark on the battlefield.
Spring Release - Patch Notes
The Spring Release brings a bunch of new features and enhancements, meta shake-up, and several bug fixes.
Spring Release: And Many More Things
The Spring Release includes a bunch of various smaller features and tweaks, some of which are highlighted in this blog.
Spring Release: Card Balancing and Reserve Reinforcements Arriving Soon
Coming this spring is a meta shake-up in the form of 10 card balance chances and 17 cards returning reworked from the reserve pool.
Spring Release: Friends Panel Enhancements Coming
Coming this spring are various enhancements to the KARDS friends panel, with more planned for the months ahead.
Spring Release: Battle Ready Decks On the Way
Battle ready decks are coming to KARDS in March, including existing earned decks, and brand new purchasable hand-crafted decks.
Spring Release: Battle UI Enhancements Coming
Significant changes are coming to the battle UI this March, including a rework of battle history, new battle end interactions, and UI enhancements.
💥 KARDS Living Roadmap Update 💥
The roadmap is a regularly updated, high-level overview of the milestones and important events for KARDS.
January Update - Patch Notes
The January update brings balance changes to 8 cards and several bug fixes
January 2024 Balance Patch
8 card updates arriving with a new patch
The Holiday Season is Coming to KARDS!
Join the seasonal celebration in KARDS! Discover daily gifts in the store, exclusive offers, and a special festive atmosphere in-game.
Crate Update
Adjustment to weekly crate progression.
KARDS 2023 WC: Relive All the Action!
Jking7 is the three-time consecutive KARDS World Champion! Relive all the action and check out the World Championship decks!
KARDS 2023 WC: Grand Finals Broadcast
Tune in to the World Championship on December 2nd and 3rd on Twitch to watch the best KARDS players in the world duke it out for the title using brand new decks from the Winter War expansion!
Winter is Here: Winter War Has Arrived in KARDS!
The Winter War expansion is live with 86 new cards, 2 new keywords, and a brand new ally nation. The Reserve pool has also shifted, with some cards moving into and others moving out of Reserve.
November Update - Patch Notes
The November update is filled to the brim with thrilling things! Welcome Winter War with 86 new cards, 2 new keywords and a new ally nation, the new battle pass system, the new crate, a low-end renderer option, and a bunch of bug fixes.
Winter War: Card Reveal Summary
Check out all the cards revealed this week!
The KARDS Battle Pass
Maximize the value of your playtime and get a bundle of exclusive cosmetics with the Battle Pass.
The New and Improved Crate
The new crate can be opened weekly, can be progressed in various ways, and grants more benefits the higher level it is. Learn more about the crate mechanic in this dev blog.
KARDS Winter War Expansion Arrives on November 29th!
Get ready for KARDS: Winter War! Finland arrives as a new ally nation this November, as well as two new keywords and 86 new cards, and we shuffle around the Reserve pool.
KARDS Esports: Upcoming Changes
Participate in the highest level KARDS gameplay through monthly competitions in 2024.
Winter War: Crate and Reserve Pool Reveal
102 cards move into the Reserve pool and 20 cards return to the active card pool on November 29th. Find out more here!
OCC: Ultimate Broadcast - November 4th and 5th!
Tune in to the live broadcast to see the most elite players of the last 3 months duke it out for the title of Ultimate Officer Club Champion!
KARDS 2023 WC: Top 6 Live Stream!
Tune in to the live stream on the KARDS Twitch channel to find out who will make it to compete for the title of KARDS World Champion and join the live stream giveaway!
Community Spotlight: Spooz and the Nations Cup
Learn more about Spooz and the upcoming Nations Cup tournament.
KARDS 2023 WC: Live Drawing Stream for Knockout Stage Groups!
With the in-game open qualifiers behind us, now is the time to find out who will face off against one another in the Knockout Stage on the journey to the 2023 World Championship Grand Finals.
October Update - Patch Notes
The October update is packed with card balance changes, the return of Theaters of War, an update to medkits, the ability to convert cards to gold cards, as well as some bug fixes and general improvements.
The Frontline Podcast: Coming Up in KARDS
The Frontline is a monthly podcast featuring 1939 Games developers, reviewing all the exciting things ongoing and upcoming in KARDS.
October Update: The Return of Theaters of War Campaigns
The October update will include the return of Theaters of War PvE campaigns, the ability to convert owned cards into gold versions with the gold currency, as well as an update to medkits!
Card Updates: Harmony
The October patch brings updates to 3 cards. Check out the details!
A New Skirmish Event is Live
A new Skirmish event is live from September 22 - 24. Enjoy a special ruleset and get a free random card pack as your first win reward!
KARDS 2023 WC: Second Qualifier!
Join the second open in-game qualifier for the World Championship for your chance to make it to the next stage of the WC and earn some prizes!
Hotfix for August Update
This hotfix addresses crashing issues and we have deployed a fix for Android players losing connection to their accounts.
Account issues for Android users on Google Play
Please create your KARDS account now!
August Update - Patch Notes
The August update includes some card balance changes, numerous bug fixes, and some behind the scenes additions in preparation for the World Championship.
Card Updates: Power Control
The August patch brings updates to 3 cards. Check out the details!
KARDS 2023 World Championship
Open in-game qualifiers in September, Knockout rounds in October, Grand Finals in December! Get all the details on the dates, formats, and prizes right here!
KARDS Skirmish Decklist Event on Discord!
Join the KARDS Discord server to submit your idea for a Skirmish deck list and vote for your favorites!
The Frontline Podcast: The Art of KARDS
The Frontline is a monthly podcast featuring 1939 Games developers, reviewing all the exciting things ongoing and upcoming in KARDS.
OCC: Ultimate Broadcast - July 29th and 30th!
The OCC: Ultimate is an epic broadcast event, featuring 8 of the top KARDS players in the world. Tune in to catch all the action and join the stream giveaway on Twitch!
Brothers in Arms Expansion Has Landed: A New Era in KARDS Begins
The Brothers in Arms summer expansion has officially arrived on June 27th, bringing an exciting new era to the world of KARDS
The Frontline Podcast: Unleashing "Brothers in Arms" - Episode 6
We are thrilled to present the fourth episode of The Frontline: A KARDS Podcast, the official monthly series where 1939 Games developers review the latest and upcoming features in KARDS.
Brother in Arms" pre-orders have arrived
Claim Your Exclusive "Brothers in Arms" Loot Now!
Brothers in Arms Brings Classic Mode and Free Care Package
Shake Up Your Strategy: An All-New Game Mode, Care Packages, and Free Packs Await This Summer
KARDS Mobile Has Arrived!
KARDS mobile is now available in the Google Play and Apple App stores - join the celebrations!
KARDS Mobile: Release Imminent!
Don’t miss all the excitement around the KARDS mobile launch on June 6th!
The Frontline: A KARDS Podcast - Fifth Episode Available Now!
The Frontline is a monthly podcast featuring 1939 Games developers, reviewing all the exciting things ongoing and upcoming in KARDS.
Brothers in Arms: The KARDS Summer Expansion Arrives on June 27th!
The summer expansion, Brothers in Arms, arrives with the new Veteran mechanic and 92 new cards on June 27th!
Reserve Pool: June 23rd
90 cards move into the Reserve pool on June 23rd. Find out more here!
Live Now: Shop Update
This latest patch introduces the new shop, including the daily free card, streamlined rotating offers, reward change, pack changes, duplicate protection, as well as some bug fixes.
Announcing KARDS Special Operations: Pauper!
The second Special Operations tournament features a pauper format. Bring your best pauper deck, have fun and earn some prizes!
Announcing KARDS Open XVI!
The KARDS Open XVI will take place between June 3rd and 25th! Do you have what it takes to claim a share of the $1500 prize pool?
KARDS Esports Update
Shifting esports focus to the Officer Club Championship and community tournaments.
Coming Soon: Shop Update
Daily free cards in the shop, streamlined rotating offers, reward change, pack change and duplicate protection
OCC: Ultimate Broadcast - May 6th and 7th!
The OCC: Ultimate is an epic broadcast event, featuring 8 of the top KARDS players in the world. Tune in to catch all the action and join the stream giveaways on Twitch!
The Frontline: A KARDS Podcast - Fourth Episode Available Now!
The Frontline is a monthly podcast featuring 1939 Games developers, reviewing all the exciting things ongoing and upcoming in KARDS.
LIVE NOW: New Card Set Structure and Content Cycle
This latest patch introduces the Reserve pool, the card set simplification into the Core set, as well as some bug fixes and other improvements
KARDS Mobile Release: June 6th!
Get ready to have KARDS at your fingertips anywhere and anytime!
Coming Soon: New Card Set Structure and Content Cycle
Learn which five cards move into the Reserve pool and get an overview of the timeline and changes ahead.
KARDS Living Roadmap ⚔ Update
The roadmap is a regularly updated, high-level overview of the milestones and important events for KARDS.
The Frontline: A KARDS Podcast - First Episode Available Now!
The Frontline is a monthly podcast featuring 1939 Games developers, reviewing all the exciting things ongoing and upcoming in KARDS.
A New User Interface for KARDS
Get all the details on how to join the new UI test and report your feedback here.
The New KARDS Contributor Program
The KARDS Contributor Program (KCP) has been relaunched! Check out all the details about the new KCP here.
KARDS Open XV Grand Finals Broadcast
Tune in on March 19th at 13:00 GMT to enter the stream giveaway and find out who will claim the title of KARDS Open XV Champion!
The New User Interface is Here
Get all the details on the new UI and how to report your feedback here.
The Frontline: A KARDS Podcast - Third Episode Available Now!
The Frontline is a monthly podcast featuring 1939 Games developers, reviewing all the exciting things ongoing and upcoming in KARDS.
FAQ: The Cycle of KARDS
Check out this article for answers to the most common questions surrounding the upcoming content cycle.
The Frontline: A KARDS Podcast - Second Episode Available Now!
The Frontline is a monthly podcast featuring 1939 Games developers, reviewing all the exciting things ongoing and upcoming in KARDS.
The Cycle of KARDS
Introducing a new content cycle for KARDS, with regular expansions, a Reserve Pool for cards, and a Classic game mode.
New User Interface: Coming Soon!
Get an overview of the upcoming UI changes and when it becomes available here.
Celebrate the Winter Holidays 2022 with KARDS!
The holidays have arrived in KARDS with a festive feel, special holiday offers, and a daily gift for your first win of the day coming up ahead!
The KARDS 2022 World Champion is Jking7!
The KARDS 2022 World Champion has been crowned. Huge congratulations to Jking7 and all our contestants!
KARDS 2022 World Championship Grand Finalists
Check out which four players will be battling it out to earn the title of KARDS 2022 World Champion!
KARDS Mobile - Signup for 2nd beta test is closing soon
Sign up for the second beta test of the KARDS mobile version!
Announcing the 2022 KARDS World Championship
Get all the details on the 2022 KARDS World Championship!
KARDS Living Roadmap 🌟 Update
Skirmishes, Battle Code, mobile, and more!
New KARDS Skirmish mode is live
The first Skirmish event is live this weekend. Check out all the details about the Skirmish rules and unique rewards!
New game mode: Skirmish
A new special game mode is coming to KARDS: Skirmishes! Skirmishes are matches played against other players with a special set of rules and unique rewards.
PSA - Bugfix for degraded graphic performance
KARDS has been updated to fix degraded graphic performance caused by the June 22 patch
World at War - Escalation : A new update is live
World at War - Escalation expands KARDS with 18 unique new cards, general improvements, and alternative art.
New KARDS update "Battle of the Bulge" is live!
The famous Battle of the Bulge, Germany's last major offensive on the Western front, has arrived in KARDS on March 31st. Try out all new cards for free in a special launch event!
Official Release on Epic Games Store
KARDS launches on Epic Games Store on May 12, 2022
Global Conflict - A new KARDS update is live
Thrilling news from the KARDS battlefield: The new update "Global Conflict" was released on May 10 and is live now!
Celebrate the 2nd KARDS anniversary
Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of KARDS on April 15th and have a good time with some specials from the team!
Currency changes for KARDS and a $2,000,000 gift
Important changes have arrived in KARDS on March 24th: A new currency, a $2.000.000 gift, and a change in the gold amount.
New update! World at War “Behind Enemy Lines” has arrived
The third update in KARDS’ World at War series has arrived with “Behind Enemy Lines” on Feb 24. A special event for everyone allows you to try all new cards for free.
KARDS Holidays are here 🎄 Celebrate and enjoy great gifts 🎁
The Holiday season in KARDS arrives with a bang: We have holiday gifts for everyone every day. Great goodies every day now - log in and get your gifts!
