KARDS - The WWII Card Game News

Hello everyone!

This second November update includes some updates related to the second mobile beta test, additions related to the holiday season, some behind the scenes improvements and bug fixes.

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

[h3]Card Bugs[/h3]

• Fixed the Blitz pop-up not displaying correctly on added units from using HMS ILLUSTRIOUS while NO SURRENDER is in hand.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Guard ability not correctly being removed from JADE DIVISION after using order with Remove Guard ability.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Immune ability being removed from enemy HQ after 8TH CAVALRY REGIMENT was returned to enemy hand and 15TH MOTOR RIFLES was located on the enemy battlefield.
  
• Fixed broken interaction between RED DEVILS and PB4Y-2 PRIVATEER when AIR DEFENSE was active.

[h3]Visual Bugs[/h3]

• Some matches were occasionally too bright. Fixed.
  
• A missing texture was displayed on the German Medic Helmet during matches while the game client was in windowed mode. Fixed.

[h2]Various Updates[/h2]

• Preparations for the end of the second KARDS mobile beta test on November 28th.
  
• Preparations for upcoming World Championship Grand Finals on December 3rd and 4th.
  
• Preparations for upcoming holiday season.
  
• Behind the scenes improvements.

That’s it for now. As always, we welcome your feedback in the comments below, or on the KARDS Discord.

Hello everyone!

The Chinese Invitational tournament will be held THIS Saturday, November 26th!

[h2]The Tournament[/h2]

The Chinese Invitational tournament is a special tournament event announced shortly before last year’s World Championship Grand Finals in the dev blog: Announcing your 2021 KARDS World Championship Grand Finalists

Last year, due to Covid restrictions, three of our Grand Finalists were unable to make it to Iceland to play in the Grand Finals, a prerequisite for playing in the 2021 World Championship. However, we were extremely impressed by their achievements and wanted to make sure they were recognized. As such, we decided to host this special edition invitational tournament for the top World Championship candidates from the Chinese community with a prize pool of $5000!

The Chinese Invitational tournament will feature the three players unable to make it to Iceland for the 2021 World Championship Grand Finals, as well as a legend of the game from the Chinese community: Fenrir!

[h2]Participants[/h2]

[h3]CCMS-031[/h3]

Having risen from relative obscurity during the 2020 World Championship, CCMS-031 proved himself as one of the top minds of KARDS through his dominant performance in the 2020 Grand Finals, securing himself the coveted title of KARDS 2020 World Champion. Now, he’s back to prove his skill and take home first place in the invitational.

[h3]cu元素收集大师[/h3]

With a historical record as a strong tournament player, cu元素收集大师 has shown his ability through securing multiple appearances in tournament playoffs and fighting his way to some of the top spots in the 2020 and 2021 World Championships. Cu元素收集大师 is ready to put his name down in the KARDS history books with a win in the invitational.

[h3]孙笑川258[/h3]

A veteran of the draft queue, 孙笑川258 conquered most challenges in the draft queue before starting to make a splash within the KARDS competitive scene in 2021. He was quick to make his mark on the scene and showed his clear talent as a player. Proving his talent against some of the most skilled players in the Chinese community, a win in the invitational would be a sure way of ensuring that his mark is a permanent one.

[h3]Fenrir[/h3]

Fenrir is a longstanding KARDS player having started playing well before the game was released. He appeared in the Grand Finals top 4 in Iceland for the 2019 KARDS World Championship and qualified for the Grand Finals again in 2020. Fenrir primarily plays draft, but when he makes the venture over to constructed, people are bound to be shaking in their boots. It will be interesting to see how Chinese veteran Fenrir fares against his competitors in the invitational.

[h2]When & Where[/h2]

The Chinese Invitational tournament will be held online on Saturday, November 26th at 21:00 CST / 13:00 GMT and will be live broadcast on Bilibili.

Our host and caster for the event are KARDS veterans, FaiRNess and TangTang!

Tune in to catch all the action as these four Chinese titans battle it out and find out who will claim the lion’s share of the $5000 prize pool and win the Chinese Invitational!

A new Skirmish event is live now until November 20th!

Another new and unique set of rules for this weekend’s Skirmish! Here’s everything you need to know.

Skirmish is an entirely new game mode in KARDS where you play with alternate rules. These rules vary; you’ll face something new and completely different at every Skirmish event. Read more about Skirmishes in our announcement blog New game mode: Skirmish.

[h3]Rules for Skirmish #10[/h3]

In this Skirmish, you choose your own deck to battle with. However, only Infantry, Tanks, Fighters and Countermeasure cards are allowed in the deck. Additionally, when you destroy an enemy unit during your turn, you gain 1 Kredit and draw a card.

[h3]Prize for Skirmish #10[/h3]

The prize for winning this Skirmish is a full set of the new US card, Seagull! This Fighter costs 2 Kredits to play and 1 Kredit to operate. It has 1 attack, 4 defense, and the effect that your HQ cannot lose more than 4 defense each turn.



[h3]Special Store Offer for Skirmish #10[/h3]

In the store this weekend we have a USA skirmish special, containing 1 USA National Officer pack and 4 USA National packs, containing only cards for the USA. Bolster your USA forces with this special offer!

Access the Skirmish event from the game's main screen to get an overview of the game mode, rules and prize.

This Skirmish will be accessible from November 18th at 12:00 GMT until Sunday, November 20th at 18:00 GMT.

Join this special event - win your Skirmish to claim victory and the spoils!

Please let us know what you think of the event in the comments below or on the KARDS Discord.

See you in the Skirmish this weekend!

Hello everyone!

The KARDS 2022 World Championship Grand Finalists have been determined!

Let’s take a moment to go over the status of the World Championship to bring us to where we are currently.

Two separate Open in-game Qualifiers were held during weekends between September 10th and October 15th. Close to 2,000 players competed in the Open Qualifiers in over 21,000 total games in the hopes of making it to the top 128 player Knockout Stage. The top 300 players in each Open Qualifier earned the exclusive 2022 World Championship card back, and the top 128 players each received 250 diamonds to spend on anything they desired in the in-game store.

The Knockout Stage was played during the weekend of the 29th and 30th of October. There, the top 2 players in each of 16 groups progressed to a 32 player double elimination round played the following weekend. On November 6th, the top 6 players battled it out live on stream for their spot in the Grand Finals. You can catch up with all the action of the top 6 in the VODs:

https://youtu.be/RdpaAK6ldAQ

https://youtu.be/DiyUs_P6cd8

Our Grand Finalists will soon battle it out for their share of the $10,000 prize pool, with each already guaranteed at least $1,000.

Without further ado, let’s get to know our Grand Finalists!

[h2]KARDS 2022 World Championship Grand Finalists[/h2]

[h3]Bamboo[/h3]

Bamboo is a veteran of the game with extensive KARDS experience. He has frequently reached high positions on the seasonal ladder and competed in numerous OCC Qualifiers and KARDS Opens tournaments. His first appearance on the main stage of KARDS eSports was during the top 6 Grand Finals Qualifier stream for the 2022 World Championship. This rising star is in peak form and is ready to give his fellow competitors a run for their money.

[h3]Berto Burrito[/h3]

With numerous successful runs in KARDS Opens and OCCs, including two OCC wins, Berto Burrito is a regular in the KARDS eSports scene. It’s no secret that Berto was brought to the game by his good friend and reigning KARDS World Champion, Jking7. Now, this Canadian hopes to take the title away from his fellow countryman and claim it for himself. Berto was able to beat Jking7 during their matches in the top 6 - only time will tell how he will fare if he faces Jking again in the Grand Finals.

[h3]Head[/h3]

Compared to his opponents, Head is a relative newcomer to KARDS, but one that has shown extreme dedication to the game and risen to the top at lightning speed. Head has participated in numerous KARDS Opens and OCCs where he has had some impressive performances. Although he has yet to win a tournament, Head is coming in hot and is well prepared for what’s ahead.

[h3]Jking7[/h3]

As the KARDS 2021 World Champion, Jking7 returns to the 2022 World Championship with a title to defend. Consistently securing top spots on the seasonal ladder, with several KARDS Open and OCC wins and a plethora of other high placements during KARDS tournaments, Jking7 is a titan in the KARDS eSports scene. Jking7 is also a KARDS streamer Jking0739, allowing those interested to get a glimpse into the mind of the reigning World Champion. The question that remains is: can Jking7 win the title of KARDS World Champion for the second year in a row?

[h2]When & Where[/h2]

The KARDS 2022 World Championship finals will be brought to you LIVE on the KARDS Twitch channel on the 3rd and 4th of December, starting at 13:00 GMT each day. Our casters and analysts will be on location to bring you an EPIC Grand Finals show!

Make sure to follow us on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter and join us on Discord so you don’t miss out on any of the action!

Good day, commanders!

The first weekend of the Knockout Stage has concluded!

After an intense fight among some of the most skilled and dedicated KARDS players in the world, the top 2 in each of the 16 groups have moved on to the second weekend of the Knockout Stage. For these top 32 players, the fight continues tomorrow where they will face off against one another in a double elimination bracket with the hopes of making it to the KARDS 2022 World Championship Grand Finals!

Check out the bracket to see how the fight will look like this weekend.

On November 6th, we will be LIVE with the final matches, as the top 4 players who make it into the Grand Finals are determined!

The Grand Finals will be played online on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of December. We will be LIVE both days to bring you all the action in an EPIC show where we will find out who will become the KARDS 2022 World Champion!

We are extremely excited for what’s ahead for the World Championship - follow us on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter and join us on Discord to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the action!