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Friday Game Nights

[p][/p][h2]Hey Wild One,[/h2][p][/p][h3]Friday just got WILDER. [/h3][p][/p][p]Join us this Friday, and every Friday, from 7–9 PM ET for Friday Game Nights, your end-of-week arena bash featuring epic matches, giveaways, and the occasional special guest drop-in! [/p][p][/p][p] Join us on Twitch[/p][p][/p][p]What to expect: [/p]
  • [p]Extra in-game rewards just for joining the fun[/p]
  • [p]A chance to face off against devs, creators, or surprise guests[/p]
  • [p]Giveaways and community shoutouts throughout the event[/p]
  • [p]Chill vibes, big plays, and tons of Wild energy [/p]
[p][/p][p]End your week the right way... In the Arena![/p]

Wildcard Wednesdays

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Wildcard Wednesdays are Coming! [/p][p][/p][p]Wild Ones, [/p][p]This is your chance for
• Extra in-game rewards (Fame)
• A chance to play in live community matches against the Devs
• Fun giveaways and good vibes all event long[/p][p]Join us Wednesdays from 3–5 PM ET[/p][p]
Win matches, earn rewards, and celebrate the Wildcard community together![/p][p][/p][p]See you in the Arena![/p]

A New Patch is Here

[p]Hey Wild Ones![/p][p]We’ve been hard at work improving your time in the Arena — from smoother matchmaking to smarter bots and a brand-new way to learn the ropes. Let’s dive in 👇[/p][p][/p][h3]New Player Video Guide[/h3][p]New to Wildcard? We’ve got you covered. Our brand-new New Player Video Guide walks you through everything from the basics of summoning to pro-level plays. Learn fast, play smart, and hit the Arena with confidence.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]All-New & Improved Lobbies[/h3][p]The Lobby System just got a major glow-up! Invite your friends, organize matches, and take control of your Arena experience like never before.[/p]
  • [p]🔢 Use Lobby Codes to join Lobbies[/p]
  • [p]⚔️ Lobbies now support 1v1, 2v2, and 2v1 matchups[/p]
  • [p]🧩 As the Lobby Host, you can now adjust team compositions before hitting Play

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[p]Perfect for Game Nights, Creator Events, or that one friend who swears the last game didn’t count. [/p][p][/p][h3]Bots Updates[/h3]
  • [p]No more separate Bot Queue[/p]
  • [p]Bots will now fill into Quickplay if matchmaking runs long[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Graphic Optimizations[/h3]
  • [p]We’ve polished up graphics performance![/p]
[p][/p][p]Every update you see is shaped by your feedback, and we’re just getting started. Keep sharing your thoughts in Discord and help make Wildcard even wilder!

[/p][h2]HOTFIX UPDATE 11/13/2025[/h2]
  • [p]Lobby codes can now be copied and sent to other players[/p]
  • [p]The uneven matches issues (3v1) have been fixed.[/p]
[p][/p][p]See you in the Arena[/p]

DREAMHACK AFTER PARTY!

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]DREAMHACK AFTER PARTY! 🎉[/h2][p][/p][h3]The ultimate post-DreamHack celebration starts here![/h3][p][/p][p]DreamHack Atlanta might be over, but the party’s just getting started![/p][p][/p][p]Join Wildcard + DataDave for an epic DreamHack After Party packed with giveaways, good vibes, and nonstop matches![/p][p][/p][p]Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Where: Wildcard Twitch or DataDaveTV Twitch[/p][p][/p][p]Everyone’s invited to livestream, hang out, and play as we celebrate DreamHack in true Wildcard fashion. ❤️‍🔥[/p][p][/p][p]See you at the After Party, let’s keep the energy alive in the Arena![/p]

Underdogs Rise: Smarter Bots, Fairer Fights, and Champion Tweaks!

[p][/p][h2]CHAMPION CHANGES[/h2][p]
Locke [/p]
  • [p]Ultimate: Janz replaced with Razorpaw [/p]
[p][/p][p]Bolgar[/p]
  • [p]Shoulder Bash minimum duration changed from 3s → 1s[/p]
[p]Gane[/p]
  • [p] Basic attack push distance changed from 10m → 5m[/p]
  • [p] Fixed an issue where Gane’s card throw would not be accurate[/p]
  • [p] Fixed an issue where Gane’s ultimate would not always push
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[p]Lily [/p]
  • [p] Health changed from 275 → 225[/p]
  • [p] Ranged attack healing changed from 15 → 10
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[h2]SUMMONS AND GAMEPLAY CHANGES[/h2]
  • [p] Fixed an issue where thorns would happen from fire ticks[/p]
  • [p] Trample no longer deals damage[/p]
  • [p] Reflect damage from Fendor changed from 100% → 50%[/p]
  • [p] Exploding damage from Flingshot changed from 100 → 50[/p]
  • [p] Fixed an issue where the chain damage on Deadeye would not apply correctly[/p]
  • [p] On Cast TD-PL mana changed from 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 → 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4
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[h2]UI UPDATES[/h2]
  • [p] Team icons have been added to the upper-left and upper-right sides of the screen. [/p]
  • [p]These icons indicate player health and teammate ultimate charge status.[/p]
  • [p]You can now see the average mana cost of your decks in the Deck Builder[/p]
[p][/p][h2]BOTS AND NEW PLAYER EXPERIENCE (NPE)[/h2][p]
Mandatory Bot Matches[/p]
  • [p] New players must complete 3 bot games before they can queue into Quick Play.[/p]
[p]Improved Bot AI [/p]
  • [p]Bots have been updated with smarter behaviors to simulate real matches better and prepare players for PvP.[/p]
[p]Party Support [/p]
  • [p] Bot Practice can now be played solo or with a friend, allowing 2 players to team up against bots.
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[h2]UNDERDOG FEATURE[/h2][p]The Underdog Feature is designed to make Wildcard more welcoming for newer or struggling players, while also creating fresh challenges for high-skill competitors. It provides extra rewards and a temporary in-game buff to balance uneven matchups.

[/p][h3]Rewards[/h3][p]Any match that includes at least one Underdog will grant:[/p]
  • [p] 2x Fame[/p]
  • [p] 2x Battle Pass Tokens
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[h3]Buff[/h3]
  • [p] Underdog players receive 2x max health for the duration of the match.[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Determining the Underdog[/h3][p]To decide if a player should receive the Underdog buff, the system compares all players in the match across the following criteria: [/p]
  • [p]MMR: Relative matchmaking rating differences. [/p]
  • [p]Win Percent: Long-term performance consistency.[/p]
  • [p]Streaks: Current winning or losing streaks. [/p]
  • [p]Number of Games Played: Total experience in Wildcard.[/p]
[p]The system weighs these factors against one another to identify if one player is significantly disadvantaged compared to their opponent. If so, that player is flagged as the Underdog and receives the buff.[/p][p] [/p][h3]For Higher-Skilled Players[/h3][p]Facing an Underdog should be viewed as a unique challenge. Since Underdog players have a buff, experienced players must adapt and approach situations differently. The goal is to make matches feel more engaging and demanding for veterans, while still giving newer players a fairer, more enjoyable experience in tough matchups. [/p]