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KARDS: Wild Companions Deploys in June
The upcoming KARDS expansion Wild Companions deploys in June with 87 new cards. Spoiler season starts now with the first legendary animal reveals.
New Rotation System - Dev Blog
KARDS is shifting to one annual rotation each winter expansion, with a larger non-rotating core pool to keep essential cards and nation identity intact.
A New Skirmish is Now Live
A new Skirmish event is live from March 27 - 29. Jump into a unique Skirmish event and earn a random card pack for your first win.
A New Skirmish Event is Live
A new Skirmish event is live from March 13 - 15. Enter the fray with a unique ruleset and earn a random card pack for your first win.
Homefront – Early War: Battle-Ready Decks
Five powerful new Battle Ready Decks featuring cards from Homefront – Early War are now available - ready for immediate deployment.
Hachiman Wins the KARDS Winter Tournament
The KARDS Winter Tournament ran February 28 - March 1. Hachiman secured 1st place, with Sie_ finishing 2nd and Taboo taking 3rd.
Homefront – Early War Is Live!
Homefront – Early War is now available! 24 new cards join the Homefront set, balance updates take effect, and new features arrive - read the full briefing.
Homefront – Early War Release Patch Notes
Homefront – Early War is live: 24 new cards, balance & draft updates, new features, plus bug fixes and improvements.
Draft Card Pool Changes: Homefront – Early War
Homefront – Early War brings a refreshed Draft card pool. Here’s the full briefing on what’s been removed from Draft and what’s been added back in.
Britain & Ally Nations Card Spotlight: Homefront – Early War
Discover Britain and the Ally Nations in Early War: new cards, defining themes, and how they’ll impact battles when Homefront – Early War launches March 10.
Soviet Union & Japan Card Spotlight: Homefront – Early War
Soviet Union and Japan take the spotlight - new Early War cards, signature themes, and how they shape the fight when Homefront – Early War launches March 10.
Notice on Penalized Players - March 4th, 2026
To protect fair play in KARDS, 1939 Games has issued permanent bans to 5,578 accounts confirmed to have committed serious violations as of March 3, 2026.
March 2026 - Balance Dev Blog
12 card balance changes arrive with Homefront – Early War.
USA & Germany Card Spotlight: Homefront – Early War
USA and Germany take the spotlight: new Early War cards, frontline-focused themes, and what they enable when Homefront – Early War launches on March 10.
KARDS Homefront - Early War - Mini-Set Launches March 10
Homefront - Early War launches March 10 as the KARDS 2026 Spring mini-set. The first 6 cards are revealed today!
Live This Weekend: Winter Tournament Finals!
Tune in to the battle for the 3,000 USD prize pool and Winter Tournament Championship title on February 28 & March 1 at 11:00 GMT.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with KARDS
Welcome the Year of the Horse with KARDS by claiming your daily rewards and enjoying special festive offers!
KARDS Valentine’s Day: Love Letters & Frontline Hearts
From wartime letters to handmade keepsakes, explore Valentine’s Day on the WW2 homefront - and celebrate with special in-game shop offers.
KARDS Living Roadmap Update
In 2026, KARDS brings 2 major expansions, 2 major releases, regular updates, and more.
January Update - Patch Notes
Card balance changes and bug fixes arrive in the first patch of the year
KARDS Esports 2026
The 2026 KARDS Esports season features four seasonal tournaments, culminating in the KARDS World Championship in October.
January 2026 Balance Dev Blog
5 nerfs and 5 buffs arrive in the first balance patch of the year.
🏆 The KARDS 2025 World Champion Is Sie_
The KARDS 2025 World Championship has concluded - catch up with the action and celebrate the new World Champion!
December Update - Patch Notes
Bug fixes and minor improvements arrive in the final patch of the year
Holiday Lottery Drop is Here
The Holiday Lottery Drop introduces a brand-new way to secure a random prize. Will luck be on your side?
Celebrate the Holidays in KARDS
The holiday season brings daily gifts, returning shop offers, and the classic winter charm of KARDS.
KARDS 2025 World Championship: Grand Finals Weekend
The KARDS 2025 World Championship broadcast goes live December 20 - 21 at 11:00 UTC, featuring sixteen elite Commanders, a $12,000 prize pool, expert casting, giveaways, and the crowning of the new KARDS World Champion.
KARDS 2025 World Championship: Draw Show Recap
Who will clash in the 2025 World Championship Grand Finals on December 20 - 21? The full breakdown is here.
Homefront: Draft Card Pool Changes
With Homefront’s arrival, the Draft card pool has been updated. Here’s your full strategic briefing.
Homefront: Patch Notes
This update deploys the Homefront expansion, bringing 87 new cards, the Bond mechanic, Combat Keywords, a reworked French Resistance, a fresh Reserve rotation, and a series of bug fixes and improvements across the battlefield.
Homefront Has Launched - The KARDS Winter Expansion is Live Now
Homefront - KARDS’ tenth major expansion - delivers exciting new gameplay with 87 new cards, the new Bond mechanic, Combat Keywords, nation-defining strategies, free packs and more!
Dev Blog - Homefront Balance Patch
Arriving with the Homefront expansion are 4 card buffs and 4 card nerfs, contributing to a significant meta shift arriving on November 27th.
Homefront: French Resistance
The French Resistance returns in Homefront, rebuilt with a faster, more dynamic mechanic and supported by new units that bring fresh tactical depth.
Homefront: Bond Mechanic
Bond introduces Morale Damage to KARDS, rewarding unified decks and punishing divided forces in the Homefront Winter Expansion.
Meet the Masters of the KARDS 2025 World Championship
After a year of fierce battles, sixteen Commanders clash for $12,000 and the KARDS 2025 World Champion title.
Homefront: Combat Keywords
Combat Keywords are the first keyword subtype in KARDS, redefining battlefield tactics with Homefront.
KARDS Winter Expansion “Homefront” Spoiler Season Kicks Off
First 12 cards revealed from the upcoming expansion!
Homefront Deploys November 27th
87 new cards, a new mechanic, and a new era of unity in KARDS.
The KARDS 2025 World Championship
Where legends are forged and champions are crowned.
HOMEFRONT: CARD ROTATION
Overview of Reserve Pool Changes
Halloween Arrives in KARDS!
Enjoy seasonal visuals and special themed offers from October 29th to November 3rd.
October Update - Patch Notes
Fourteen card balance updates, visual updates, bug fixes, and optimizations
Dev Blog - October Balance Patch
7 card buffs and 7 card nerfs arrive on October 28th.
Live This Weekend: The Battle for Air Supremacy!
Watch the Top 8 Aces Battle Live at 11:00 GMT on October 25 & 26!
Air Supremacy Tournament Coming This October!
The fourth expansion tournament takes flight!
Autumn Celebrations
Claim your free daily gifts!
Say Hello to October's Battle Pass!
October Battle Pass Preview
Air Supremacy: Battle-Ready Decks
Five powerful new Battle Ready Decks featuring cards from the Air Supremacy release are now available - ready for immediate deployment and strategic domination.
Air Supremacy is LIVE
Air Supremacy has taken off! 19 brand-new cards, reserve pool updates, Draft improvements and special shop offers are here. Join the fight for control of the skies!
Air Supremacy: Fall Release Patch Notes
The Fall Release patch brings a meta shake-up, draft mode changes, and some bug fixes and general improvements.
Air Supremacy: Full Card Overview
Check out all 19 cards arriving on September 23rd!
Making Draft Great Again
Changes to the Draft Mode card pool and matchmaking improvements arrive with Air Supremacy.
August Update - Patch Notes
Twelve card balance updates, bug fixes and optimizations
Dev Blog - Balance Patch August 2025
Coming August 28th: 6 card nerfs and 6 buffs, plus a preview of the 3 Reserve card reworks arriving in September.
New KARDS Release "Air Supremacy" Takes Off This September
Air-themed fall release, 19 brand new cards, reserve pool changes, and a balance patch - get ready for takeoff!
THE STORY OF FRONTOVIK ANATOLY D. SMIRNOV
Some men fought for duty and comradeship. But the war cast a dim shadow on their lives.
THE WINNER OF THE NAVAL WARFARE TOURNAMENT IS SYSWDSR!
Champion of the Naval Warfare Expansion tournament
NAVAL WARFARE TOURNAMENT AHEAD!
Tune in to the Naval Warfare Expansion Tournament Grand Finals on July 19 and 20.
Important Notice
Third-party tools are strictly prohibited.
🔧 KARDS Hotfix - June 25th, 2025
This hotfix addresses bugs reported after the launch of Naval Warfare, along with some behind-the-scenes improvements.
NAVAL WARFARE: BATTLE READY DECKS
Five powerful new Battle Ready Decks featuring cards from the Naval Warfare expansion are now available - ready for immediate deployment and strategic domination.
Naval Warfare: The Summer 2025 Expansion Has Launched!
Naval Warfare brings 87 brand new cards, the new Convert mechanic, and the new Navy subtype.
Naval Warfare - Patch Notes
This update introduces the Naval Warfare expansion, adding 87 new cards, the Convert mechanic, the Navy subtype, and much more. We’ve also rolled out a series of bug fixes and minor enhancements across the game.
NAVAL WARFARE: NAVY SUBTYPE
At the forefront of the Naval Warfare release is the Navy. Get all the intel on what that means for upcoming and existing cards.
Dev Blog - Naval Warfare Balance
Arriving with the Naval Warfare Summer Release are several balance changes and some adjustments to cards returning to active duty from reserves.
NAVAL WARFARE: CONVERT MECHANIC
New Convert Mechanic that transforms cards. This takes a card and changes it into a different card.
NAVAL WARFARE: NEUTRAL SPAWN ONLY CARDS
Neutral Spawn Cards explained, Plan, Production and Routed Troops
Naval Warfare: Player Profiles
The new player profile arrives with Naval Warfare, with new achievements, medals and ribbons, and stats. Prepare to chart your legacy!
Special Announcement
Read more here
THE BATTLE OF DUNKIRK
During the Battle of France key fighting evolved around the defence and evacuation of the British Army around Dunkirk.
May Update - Patch Notes
The May Update brings a variety of bug fixes, performance enhancements, and foundational work for the upcoming Summer Expansion. We’ve also updated KARDS to a newer version of Unreal Engine.
NAVAL WARFARE: NEW KARDS EXPANSION ARRIVES 18 JUNE
All hands on deck: KARDS Naval Warfare expansion is inbound! Spoilers ahoy!
ROTATION LIST FOR NAVAL WARFARE
With the arrival of new cards, some of the cards in the active card pool move into Reserves
THE BATTLE OF MONTE CASSINO
From January to May 1944 the Allies fought hard against the fierce defence of the Germans, leading to a pyrrhic victory and an opportunity lost.
Victory in Europe Day
THE HISTORY BEHIND THE CARDS
The winner of the second 2025 expansion tournament is Radish!
Winner of the the United Front Expansion tournament
The Battle of the Reichstag
The history behind the cards
SECOND 2025 EXPANSION TOURNAMENT AHEAD!
Tune in to the United Front Expansion Tournament Grand Finals on April 26 and 27.
KARDS 5 Year Anniversary
1939 GAMES are celebrating 5 years of KARDS - Over 330 Million Battles. One Epic Celebration.
Wildcards - what are they?
KARDS Field Manual on Wildcards, what are they, how to get them and how to use them.
