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United Front: Mini-Set Spoiler Season Kick-Off!

Commanders, prepare for battle!

The battlefield is evolving - United Front, the KARDS spring expansion, is set to launch in early access on March 14th, with full deployment on March 20th!

This expansion bolsters the forces of the allied nations, bringing 24 brand-new cards to the ranks of Finland, France, Italy, and Poland. Each nation receives six powerful new additions, expanding on existing strategies and introducing thrilling new tactics to the fight.

Missed our last transmission? Catch up on the full feature breakdown and release timeline here: United Front:

Early Access Available on March 14th!

Incoming Intel: First Spoiler Drops

Spoiler week kicks off with a bang as we unveil six brand-new cards from United Front! Over the coming days, expect a steady barrage of reveals, with fresh previews coming from both the KARDS development team and our dedicated community of content creators.

Without further delay, let’s get straight to our first card reveals!

[h2]MOLOTOV COCKTAIL[/h2]

A Finnish Order of Limited rarity that costs 2 kredits to play.
Effect: Deal 2 damage. The enemy discards a card. Discard at the end of your turn.

[h2]ESCAUT PLAN[/h2]

A French Order of Standard rarity that costs 1 kredit to play.
Effect: Target unit moves into the frontline, if possible. Give it Ambush, if this is the first order this turn.

[h2]MACCHI C.200[/h2]

An Italian Fighter of Standard rarity that costs 1 kredit to deploy and 1 kredit to operate.
Stats: 2 Attack / 2 Defense
Deployment effect: Gets +1+1 for each other friendly air unit.

[h2]WOLVES OF TUSCANY[/h2]

An Italian Infantry unit of Special rarity that costs 2 kredits to deploy and 1 kredit to operate.
Stats: 1 Attack / 5 Defense
Keywords: Blitz
Effect: While this unit is in the frontline, your air units have +2 attack.

[h2]4TP[/h2]

A Polish Tank of Standard rarity that costs 1 kredit to deploy and 1 kredit to operate.
Stats: 2 Attack / 3 Defense.
Effect: Destroy this unit after it attacks the enemy HQ.

[h2]DANUTA[/h2]

A Polish Tank of Special rarity that costs 3 kredits to deploy and 3 kredits to operate.
Stats: 3 Attack / 4 Defense
Keywords: Guard, Heavy Armor 1
Effect: At the start of your turn, add a 4TP to your support line with Blitz. Destroy it end of turn.

[h2]The Spoiler Campaign Continues![/h2]
With these first six cards revealed, 18 more remain classified - for now. Over the next several days, new intel will be dropping from both official channels and community content creators.



Here’s when and where you can catch the next wave of reveals:


Make sure to follow these creators and tune in daily to stay on top of all the latest spoilers!

[h2]Stay Connected![/h2]
Join the conversation and let us know which of today’s revealed cards has you most excited! Follow us on social media and stay up to date with all the latest KARDS intel:


See you on the battlefield, commanders!

United Front: Early Access Available on March 14th!

Hello everyone!

The KARDS team is hard at work on bringing you the Spring release: United Front!

Today, we’re excited to share more details about what’s coming this March, including the release schedule, a brand new mini-set, player portraits, and Battle Pass bundles!

If you missed last week’s announcement, including an overview of the features arriving this Spring and the upcoming Reserve pool rotation, you can catch up here:

Coming Soon: United Front - KARDS Spring Release

Early access kicks off on March 14th, with the full release arriving on March 20th. Read on for more details about United Front!

[h2]Meta Shake-Up: Mini-set and More![/h2]
United Front brings fresh strategic depth to KARDS with three major updates:
  • New Mini-Set: 24 brand-new cards join the battlefield.
  • Reserve Pool Update: 20 existing cards will transition into Reserves.
  • Card Balance Changes: Adjustments that keep the meta dynamic and exciting.


These changes are set to shake up the battlefield, introducing a new United Front to KARDS.

We’ll start unveiling details about the new cards and balance updates near the end of next week, so stay tuned to our official channels!



[h2]Player Portraits[/h2]
Arriving with United Front this March, personalize your KARDS identity with brand new player portraits!

Portraits will be visible in key areas such as the home screen and during battles. These portraits are crafted from iconic KARDS artwork, with different rarities adding unique detail and flair.



Keep an eye out for an in-depth dev blog highlighting player portraits coming soon!

[h2]Battle Pass Bundles[/h2]
For our dedicated players who enjoy the Battle Pass, we’re introducing Battle Pass bundles with United Front!
  • Choose from 3-month or 6-month Battle Pass bundles.
  • Enjoy a discounted rate when purchasing a full bundle.


[h2]Release Schedule[/h2]
United Front will roll out in three main stages:

[h3]March 13th: Patch Deployment[/h3]
  • New player portraits become available.
  • Card balance updates go live.
  • Various bug fixes and general improvements.


[h3]March 14th: Mini-Set Early Access[/h3]
  • The new mini-set will be available exclusively through purchases in the in-game Shop.


[h3]March 20th: Full Release[/h3]
  • The mini-set becomes fully available via Core card packs in the in-game Shop.
  • Cards from the mini-set can be created using wildcards.
  • Reserve pool rotations take effect.


[h2]Spoilers Starting Soon![/h2]
Get ready for mini-set card reveals starting at the end of next week!

Make sure to follow us on social media so you don’t miss any of the exciting new card reveals during the upcoming spoiler season!

Finalists in the first KARDS Expansion Tournament!

From the 32 contenders we are down to our final 8!



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禁忌之门 - Forbidden Gate

七海千秋 - Chiaki Nanami

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煎饼1 - Pancake1

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伊弗列姆 - Ephraim


Watch the match on Youtube!

Join us on 22 February and watch the epic culmination of the Blood & Iron Expansion Tournament live on stream. Our top 8 contenders will battle until there is only one. This is a single elimination bracket, where all games will be a best of 5. All contenders bring 4 of their best decks with one deck ban.In order to succeed, players must prove their skill and versatility with each of their decks.

We here at 1939 Games congratulate these 8 players who made it through the first round and will compete next Saturday, 22 February @ 1100 GMT.

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Coming Soon: United Front - KARDS Spring Release!

Greetings, commanders!

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming United Front KARDS Spring Release!



As the first of four major updates this year, the Spring Release brings exciting new features and game-changing additions, including:
  • A new mini-set featuring 24 brand new cards
  • Brand new player profiles
  • Card balance update
  • 20 cards rotating to Reserves


Alongside these additions, the update will also include bug fixes and general improvements. Expect the Spring Release to land mid-March!

To prepare for the upcoming strategic shake-up, we’d like to share with you specific details of the cards that you can expect to move into the Reserve pool with the Spring Release!

You can read more about the Reserve pool and card rotation in our Help Center here: Reserve Pool

[h2]Card Rotation: Reserve Pool Overview[/h2]
With the arrival of the new mini-set, the following 20 cards will move to the Reserve pool:



  • BLOHM & VOSS
  • MOSQUITO FB Mk VI
  • 507th PIR
  • 272nd GUARDS
  • AUDACITY
  • FIESELER FI 156
  • RAAF LIGHTNING F-4
  • UNITED WE STAND
  • SPEARHEAD
  • MATSUE REGIMENT
  • CASE YELLOW
  • M3A3 HONEY
  • 332nd ENGINEER REGIMENT
  • MACHINES OF WAR
  • Ki-44 TOJO
  • REICHSBANK
  • TIMELY SUPPLIES
  • SUPPLY CHAIN
  • STAND TOGETHER
  • 34th INFANTRY REGIMENT


These cards will no longer drop in Core packs starting at least four weeks before their rotation. However, they can still be crafted with wildcards (with a confirmation prompt).

Important Reserve Pool Facts:
  • Reserve cards remain playable in the Classic PvP mode, friendly challenge matches, and AI training matches.
  • You may recycle Reserved cards, which contributes to your weekly crate progress.
  • New expansion cards are safe from Reserve rotation for at least 1.5 years.
  • Some Reserve cards may return in future expansions - possibly with adjustments!


[h2]More Details Coming Soon![/h2]
Stay tuned as we unveil more details about Spring Release in the coming weeks, including mini-set card reveals during our upcoming mini spoiler season!

Join the conversation on social media and tell us what you’re most excited about in the Spring Release!

First 2025 Expansion Tournament ahead!

Attention KARDS players!

The first Expansion Tournament is ahead!

LIVE BROADCAST

February 15th - Swiss Rounds 12:00 GMT

February 22nd - Round of 8 Finals 11:00 GMT



Over the course of the next two weekends, 32 players will be battling out to see who will be the first winner in the new KARDS eSports tournaments, earning the lion’s share of the 3000 USD prize pool.

This will be a highly competitive event, where players must showcase their skills and strategic thinking to come out on top.

Swiss Rounds - February 15th @ 12:00 GMT

Each player will bring 3 decks to the tournament with different main nations. There will be 5 rounds of swiss. Players will play each round in a best of 3 conquest with no deck bans. The final result top 8 players from swiss will be qualified for the Round of 8 Finals.

Round of 8 Finals - February 22nd @ 11:00 GMT

All games will be a best of 5 with one deck ban. This is a single elimination bracket, however, there will be a match for third place.

You don’t want to miss this EPIC broadcast event! Join us on Twitch, where you'll be able to enter the stream giveaway for your chance to win card packs or tickets to claim in-game!The Expansion Tournament features the cream of the KARDS players. Make sure to tune in so you don’t miss any of the top level plays made by our expert players. Deck codes will be available on the stream which you can grab and try out yourself!

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