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New Update has just been pushed live

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Wild Ones,
[p]This update focuses on tightening match flow and combat pacing. We’ve made targeted mana and timing adjustments across several summons, introduced two new PUSH-centric summons, normalized champion movement speeds, and reduced Goalie and Core health to keep matches decisive and action-forward.[/p][p]These changes are aimed at reducing runaway stall, improving counterplay, and creating clearer moments to capitalize on pressure.[/p][p]And don’t forget our PreSeason Tournament on December 19th, 2025. If you want to put these changes to the test in a competitive environment, now’s the time to jump in and prepare. Details are available here: https://wildcard-alliance.gitbook.io/wildcard/wildcard-tournament-preseason-open[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Summons[/h2][h3]Buckshot[/h3]
  • [p]Horde Buckshot given 6 seconds of STOCKPILE.[/p]
  • [p]Lifelink Buckshot Mana changed from 3 -> 4[/p]
[h3]Cacticrue[/h3]
  • [p]All Cacticrue Mana increased by 1[/p]
[h3]Cactiking[/h3]
  • [p]Poison Cactiking Mana changed from 5 -> 7[/p]
[h3]Gorrit[/h3]
  • [p]Regeneration Gorrit Mana change from 8 -> 9[/p]
[h3]Spord[/h3]
  • [p]Spord initial Trooplet spawn time changed from 12 -> 1[/p]
  • [p]Trooplet Health changed from 25 -> 50 HP[/p]
[p][/p][h2]New Summons[/h2][h3]DJ-Pushit[/h3]
  • [p]STATIONARY and receives WEAR & TEAR. Attacks PUSH from RANGE.[/p]
[h3]Pushdrop[/h3]
  • [p]ON SUMMON: attacks immediately if opponents are in range. PUSHES opponents out of the way when it attacks.[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Goalie and Core[/h2][h3]Goalie[/h3]
  • [p]Goalie health changed from 3000 -> 2000[/p]
[h3]Core[/h3]
  • [p]Core health changed from 5000 -> 4000[/p]
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[/p][h2]Champions[/h2][h3]Bolgar[/h3]
  • [p]Bolgar's movement speed 925 -> 800[/p]
[h3]Gane[/h3]
  • [p]Gane's movement speed 1000 -> 800[/p]
[h3]Lily[/h3]
  • [p]Lily's movement speed 1025 -> 850[/p]
[h3]Locke[/h3]
  • [p]Locke's movement speed 1150 -> 850[/p]
[h3]Neva[/h3]
  • [p]Neva's movement speed 1050 -> 850[/p]
[h3]Ragna[/h3]
  • [p]Ragna's movement speed 950 -> 800[/p]
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Wildcard PreSeason Open

[h2][/h2][h2]How the Tournament Works[/h2][p]Every match counts, win or lose.[/p][p]Each game generates a single performance score based on ↓ [/p]
  • [p]Champion & Summon damage[/p]
  • [p]Wildcards claimed[/p]
  • [p]Objective pressure[/p]
  • [p]Overall match impact[/p]
[p]Only your highest score of the day is placed on the leaderboard. [/p][p]Play as much as you want. Quality beats quantity.[/p][p]Score multipliers may apply based on your match grades, meaning consistent high-level play is the path to the top.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Who Can Enter[/h2]
  • [p]Players 18+[/p]
  • [p]250 unlocked Summons required[/p]
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[/p][h2]Prize Pool $5,000 Total[/h2][p]Top 64 players earn payouts:[/p]
  • [p]1st–2nd: $500[/p]
  • [p]3rd–4th: $400[/p]
  • [p]5th–6th: $300[/p]
  • [p]7th–8th: $200[/p]
  • [p]9th–16th: $75[/p]
  • [p]17th–32nd: $50[/p]
  • [p]33rd–64th: $25[/p]
[p]Prizes will be distributed at the end of the month.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Featuring Team Liquid[/h2][p]Watch Bobqin and Lourlo from Team Liquid compete live on stream as they attempt to climb the rankings.[/p][p]And yes, you’ll have a chance to queue up against them yourself.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Important Notes[/h2]
  • [p]This tournament is organized and operated by Wildcard[/p]
  • [p]Not affiliated with or sponsored by Valve or Steam[/p]
  • [p]Void where prohibited by law[/p]
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[/p][h2]Ready to Compete?[/h2][p]Build your decks.
Master your summons.
Set your score.[/p][p]See you in the Arena on December 19![/p][p]
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A Time of Thanksgiving

[p][/p][p]Hey Wild Ones,[/p][p][/p][p]We’re celebrating a time of thanksgiving this weekend, and we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to all of you. [/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re grinding, theorycrafting decks, or just hanging out in the community, you’re a huge part of why we’re thankful this year. 💛 [/p][p][/p][p]We hope today brings you great food, great company, and well-earned rest.[/p][p][/p][p]See you in the Arena,[/p][p]-Wildcard Team[/p]

Smart Queue + Pings Update Is LIVE!

[p]Hey Wild Ones,[/p][p][/p][p]A new patch is up![/p]
  • [p]Smart Queue System is Live[/p]
    • [p]New players face bots first, with difficulty gradually increasing, then transition naturally into matches with real players.[/p]
  • [p]PING SYSTEM IS LIVE[/p]
    • [p]Click the Middle Mouse Button[/p]
    • [p]Ping a location[/p]
    • [p]Enemy champion, enemy summon, and enemy goalie[/p]
      • [p]Pinging enemies triggers an ask for "Attack"[/p]
    • [p]Ping a friendly goalie, champion, or summon.[/p]
      • [p]Pinging allies triggers an ask for "Defend"[/p]
  • [p]Further improvements to bots, including refined difficulty levels.[/p]
  • [p]Continued improvement in overall optimization[/p]

What We’re Building Next in Wildcard

[p][/p][p]Wild Ones,[/p][p]
Thank you so much for bringing your joy, passion, and creativity to our Early Access launch! We’ve been listening closely to your feedback and wanted to share what we’re actively working on to address the top community concerns. Though our team is small, we’ve set aggressive goals and timelines to improve your experience playing Wildcard.[/p][p][/p][p]Here are some of the things we are currently working on:[/p][p]1. Lobbies Enabled[/p][p]Many of you have requested this feature, and guess what? This one is actually already done! Friends and livestream viewers alike can join you in the arena. With your lobby code in hand, feel free to run your own community events, tournaments, and WILD matchups![/p][p][/p][p]2. Smart Queue System[/p][p]Let’s say goodbye to stompy matches. Adios! Our team is improving the queue system so that players can find more balanced matches. New players face bots first, gradually increasing in difficulty, then transition naturally into matches with real players. We’re determined to keep matches fair, fun, and competitive for everyone.[/p][p][/p][p]3. Bot Improvements [/p][p]Bots are getting a serious upgrade. Expect smarter pathing, better use of abilities and summons, and scaling difficulty tiers that actually feel meaningful. Whether you’re learning or practicing, bots will now provide a much better gameplay experience.[/p][p][/p][p]4. New Progression Systems[/p][p]We’ve heard you love Wildcard - but we know you want more of it! Progression is getting a full rework. We will be adding broader systems for account progression and per-Champion progression, giving players more reasons and rewards to keep playing their favorite Champions or try out a new one![/p][p][/p][p]5. Ranked & Leaderboards[/p][p]Our intention has always been to add ranked play to Wildcard - we know you, competitive players, want a place to sweat it out for glory! Exact dates for this feature are dependent on further improvements, but in the meantime, we’re adding leaderboards that celebrate top performance AND offer rewards for progress. Whether you’re chasing wins, style, or mastery, there’ll be a place to show it off.[/p][p]
[/p][p]6. More Events![/p][p][/p][p]During Wildcard Game Nights on Wednesday and Friday, you will only face off against other players and will receive 10X the fame during these windows![/p][p][/p][p]7. New Player Experience[/p][p]Adding to the success of our new intro videos, we’ll be updating the onboarding flow so new players can more easily master the fundamentals, understand what makes Wildcard unique, and feel set up for success from their first moments in the arena. [/p][p][/p][p]8. Summon Learning Scenarios[/p][p]We’re adding an interactive learning mode to introduce players to each base summon. You’ll face them 1-on-1, learn their abilities, then unlock that summon for your decks. It’s a hands-on way to learn and collect as you play.[/p][p][/p][p]9. The Trials[/p][p]Once all Summon Learning Scenarios are complete, a brand-new mode unlocks: The Trials.
Team up with friends to take on waves of enemies, test your strategies, and push your limits together. More details to come as we get closer, but it’s already shaping up to be one of our most replayable and stream-friendly modes yet.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all again for joining us on this journey![/p][p][/p][p]The Wildcard community has been the backbone of this project since day one. Your support, feedback, and love for the game keep us building, improving, and dreaming bigger. These updates are all aimed at making sure you can play reliably, learn clearly, and grow endlessly within Wildcard.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay tuned, the next few weeks are going to be exciting!
We’ll see you in the arena! [/p][p]— The Wildcard Team[/p][p]
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