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Hello, Commanders!

The big KARDS Winter Expansion Homefront is approaching rapidly and is almost here, deploying November 27th.

In our previous updates, we introduced the new Bond mechanic, explored the main nation themes, and outlined changes to the Reserve Pool.

If you missed the briefing, you can catch up here: Homefront Deploys November 27th

Quick recap of key intel:

• Bond is a new mechanic focused on Morale Damage (previously Fatigue Damage). When you play a Bond card from hand, your HQ takes Morale Damage unless you controlled a unit of the same nation at the start of your turn.
  
• Combat Keywords are now defined as a specific subset: Ambush, Blitz, Fury, Guard, Heavy Armor, Shock, and Smokescreen.

With that foundation in place, it’s time for action.

We’re kicking off Homefront’s spoiler season with the first wave of new cards right now!

[h2]Britain[/h2]

[h3]VALENTINE Mk II[/h3]

• Type: Tank
  
• Rarity: Standard
  
• Cost: 2 kredits to deploy, 1 kredit to operate
  
• Stats: 2 attack, 3 defense
  
• Keywords: Bond, Fury
  
• Effect: Deployment: Gets Blitz if you deployed a British infantry last turn.

[h3]THE LAND GIRLS[/h3]

• Type: Order
  
• Rarity: Limited
  
• Cost: 2 kredits
  
• Keywords: Bond
  
• Effect: Draw 2 cards.

[h3]COMBINED CHIEFS OF STAFF[/h3]

• Type: Order
  
• Rarity: Standard
  
• Cost: 6 kredits
  
• Effect: Your British and US units get +2+3.

[h2]Germany[/h2]

[h3]74. PANZERGRENADIER[/h3]

• Type: Infantry
  
• Rarity: Standard
  
• Cost: 2 kredits to deploy, 1 kredit to operate
  
• Stats: 2 attack, 3 defense
  
• Keywords: Blitz, Bond
  
• Effect: Deployment: Send a friendly unit to hand. Gets +1+1 if you do.

[h3]NIGHT ATTACK[/h3]

• Type: Order
  
• Rarity: Special
  
• Cost: 3 kredits
  
• Effect: Remove a unit from the battlefield, then return it with Blitz and Shock. Send it to hand end of turn.

[h2]Soviet Union[/h2]

[h3]77th GUARDS[/h3]

• Type: Infantry
  
• Rarity: Standard
  
• Cost: 4 kredits to deploy, 1 kredit to operate
  
• Stats: 2 attack, 5 defense
  
• Keywords: Blitz, Guard
  
• Effect: When you deploy or add a unit, give it a random combat keyword.

[h3]AID TO THE FRONT[/h3]

• Type: Order
  
• Rarity: Limited
  
• Cost: 1 kredit
  
• Effect: Give a unit with two or more combat keywords +2+2

[h2]USA[/h2]

[h3]MAGNIFICENT SEVENTH[/h3]

• Type: Infantry
  
• Rarity: Standard
  
• Cost: 2 kredits to deploy, 1 kredit to operate
  
• Stats: 2 attack, 4 defense
  
• Keywords: Blitz, Bond
  
• Effect: When this unit attacks, the top unit of your deck gets +1+1.

[h3]M3 LEE[/h3]

• Type: Tank
  
• Rarity: Special
  
• Cost: 4 kredits to deploy, 2 kredits to operate
  
• Stats: 4 attack, 4 defense
  
• Keywords: Ambush, Bond, Smokescreen
  
• Effect: When this unit moves into the frontline, all units in your deck get +1 attack.

[h2]Japan[/h2]

[h3]Ki-67 PEGGY[/h3]

• Type: Bomber
  
• Rarity: Elite
  
• Cost: 5 kredits to deploy, 2 kredits to operate
  
• Stats: 3 attack, 3 defense
  
• Effect: Deployment: Remove an enemy unit that has 3 or less attack.

[h3]OVERPOWER[/h3]

• Type: Order
  
• Rarity: Special
  
• Cost: 2 kredits
  
• Effect: Destroy a unit with 2 or less attack and all other units with the same name on the battlefield.

[h3]KANAZAWA REGIMENT[/h3]

• Type: Infantry
  
• Rarity: Limited
  
• Cost: 5 kredits to deploy, 1 kredit to operate
  
• Stats: 5 attack, 5 defense
  
• Effect: When an undestroyed unit leaves the battlefield, deal 2 damage to the enemy HQ, give yours +2 defense.

[h2]More Intel Incoming[/h2]
That’s not all, Commanders!

From now until Homefront launches on November 27th, new cards will be revealed every day, across both official KARDS channels and select community partners.

Stay alert for new intel every day until launch.

Good day, Commanders!

The long-awaited KARDS Winter Expansion - Homefront - is approaching, deploying on November 27th.

Until now, details have been kept tightly under wraps, with only the upcoming rotation update marking the first step toward this new chapter. If you missed that briefing, you can catch up here:

HOMEFRONT: CARD ROTATION

Today, we’re ready to share more intel, diving into the new mechanic, the themes, and the spirit of unity that define Homefront.

[h2]New Mechanic: Bond[/h2]
At the heart of Homefront lies Bond: a new mechanic that tests your command over your nation’s forces.

When you play a Bond card from hand, your HQ takes Morale Damage unless you controlled a unit of the same nation at the start of your turn.

In other words: keep your forces united, or risk paying the price.

Morale Damage (previously known as Fatigue Damage) now takes center stage, reflecting the cost of overextension - whether from depleted decks or fractured alliances.

Bond introduces fresh tactical depth, challenging you to balance composition, tempo, and timing to maintain battlefield cohesion.

[h2]Nations At War[/h2]
Homefront brings 87 brand-new cards, ushering in a new era of strategy and deckbuilding. Familiar tactics yield to new alliances as nations adapt, rally, and evolve.

This expansion celebrates how nations mobilized their people, bolstered morale, and stood shoulder to shoulder in the face of war. Expect nation-specific cards that capture the essence of cooperation, unity, and resilience on every front.

KARDS features a range of keywords, but for the first time we are defining a specific subset - the Combat Keywords: Ambush, Blitz, Fury, Guard, Heavy Armor, Shock, and Smokescreen.

Each nation brings its own unique flavor:

• Britain finds strength in steadfast infantry and continuity.
  
• Germany retools battlefield tactics with units returning to hand.
  
• The Soviet Union doubles down on ferocious combat keywords.
  
• The USA inspires its forces through upgrades from within the deck.
  
• Japan masters removal, striking with precision and purpose.
  
• France rises through a reworked Resistance, embodying defiance and courage.

Italy, Poland, and Finland, also receive new reinforcements that expand their arsenals and strengthen their place in global strategy.

Together, these elements form the core of Homefront - cooperation, perseverance, and the unbreakable bonds that hold nations together under fire.

[h2]Brace for Spoiler Season[/h2]
Stand by, Commanders - the Homefront spoiler season begins next week!

The first glimpses of the new cards, mechanics, and strategies are about to be revealed. Keep your eyes on all official KARDS channels as the secrets of Homefront begin to surface.

Commanders, the battlefield is set. The most elite KARDS players in the world are preparing to march into the ultimate showdown - the KARDS 2025 World Championship, taking place December 20 - 21.

This is the pinnacle of the competitive KARDS year. Sixteen of the finest tacticians, hardened through fierce battles across the Expansion Tournaments and last year's World Championship, will now face off for glory, honor, and a $12,000 prize pool.

[h2]The Qualified Elite[/h2]
Only the best of the best have made it this far:

• Players who fought their way to the top 3 in one of this year's Expansion Tournaments.
  
• The top 4 eligible finishers from the 2024 World Championship, returning to defend their honor.

Each of these 16 commanders has proven themselves on the frontline - climbing through the in-game ranked ladder, conquering tournament leaderboards, and seizing victory when the stakes were highest.

• Spoker
  
• dandelion882691
  
• 变成光守护阿梓公主
  
• killswitch
  
• hqt18
  
• 2598252160
  
• 煎饼1
  
• 作死的骡博
  
• Twi Dcargo
  
• eszemteszem
  
• syswdsr
  
• 禁忌之门
  
• Sie_
  
• 昂伟联邦
  
• 失其本心八幡
  
• henry449856878

[h2]The Draw Show[/h2]
Before the battles begin, the stage will be set. In late November, a special drawing will determine the seeding of the World Championship bracket. Who will clash in the opening round? Which rivalries will be rekindled? The draw will decide it all.

[h2]The Format[/h2]
The KARDS 2025 World Championship will be fought in a double elimination bracket, ensuring every commander must prove their resilience on the battlefield.

• Day 1 (December 13): Opening salvo - matchups from the Round of 16 and Round of 8.
  
• Day 2 (December 14): The decisive campaign - every clash from the final four, leading to the coronation of the new World Champion.

Each battle is a best-of-five series, with players bringing four decks crafted from the upcoming Winter Expansion. Strategy, preparation, and nerves of steel will decide who advances and who falls.

[h2]Broadcast & Commentary[/h2]
Every move, bluff, and breakthrough will be captured by our expert KARDS casters, guiding viewers through the action and analyzing the tactics of the world's finest commanders. Catch the action live on the official KARDS Twitch and Bilibili channels.

[h2]The Spoils of War[/h2]
The $12,000 prize pool will be divided among the top four commanders:

• 1st place: $6,000 and the title of KARDS World Champion
  
• 2nd place: $3,000
  
• 3rd place: $1,800
  
• 4th place: $1,200

Honor, prestige, and hard-fought rewards await those who rise to the top.

[h2]Prepare for Battle[/h2]
Mark your calendars: December 20 - 21, 2025. The final campaign of the year is coming, and with it, unforgettable clashes, breathtaking plays, and the crowning of the KARDS 2025 World Champion.

Who will reign supreme? Tune in and witness history on the battlefield of KARDS.

Good day, Commanders!

Today, we are excited to officially announce the next major expansion for KARDS:

[h2]⚔ HOMEFRONT ⚔[/h2]
[h3]Deploying November 27th[/h3]
This winter expansion marks the next evolution of the KARDS battlefield, introducing new mechanics, refreshed strategies, and a thematic focus on how nations rally their people, forge alliances, and sustain morale in the long war.

With its arrival, a new card rotation will take effect. This announcement outlines which cards are rejoining the front lines and which will be reassigned to the Reserve pool when the expansion goes live.

Please note that this is not yet the start of spoiler season. The Homefront reveal campaign will begin separately in mid-November - and it will be our most explosive spoiler season to date.

[h2]Returning Cards[/h2]
A total of 24 cards currently in Reserves will return to active duty on November 27th: four from each of the main nations (Germany, Britain, USA, Japan, and the Soviet Union), along with four iconic French cards from the Allegiance set. Vive la Résistance!

Check out the full list of returning cards below.

Note: Some of the returning cards may return in reworked form. We’re excited to share more details about these with you during the spoiler season in November.

[h2]Moving to Reserves[/h2]
With the launch of Homefront, a total of 113 existing cards will rotate to Reserves. These cards will no longer be available in standard constructed play, but please keep the following in mind:

• 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!

The full list of cards moving to Reserves can be found below.

[h2]Onward to Spoiler Season[/h2]
This rotation is only the first briefing - the next stage of the campaign begins soon. The Homefront spoiler season will kick off in mid-November, where we’ll reveal the new cards, mechanics, and strategies preparing to reshape the battlefield.

Homefront deploys November 27th. Prepare your forces - a new chapter is about to unfold.

[h2]Moving From Reserve Pool[/h2]

• FW 190 JAGDBOMBER
  
• ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES
  
• C-47 SKYTRAIN
  
• MONASTYR
  
• LAST RITES
  
• U-48
  
• SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS
  
• FIVE YEAR PLAN
  
• RED DEVILS
  
• FOR THE EMPEROR
  
• JOINT OPERATION
  
• M3A3 HONEY
  
• BRYANSK IRREGULARS
  
• M16 HALFTRACK
  
• Ki-61-II TONY
  
• BF 109E-7 TROP
  
• SPITFIRE Mk V
  
• 25th INFANTRY REGIMENT
  
• 17th INFANTRY REGIMENT
  
• JUNGLE WARFARE
  
• EXPEDITIONARY CORPS
  
• VIVE LA RESISTANCE!
  
• ARMING THE RESISTANCE
  
• LIBERATION

[h2]Moving To Reserve Pool[/h2]

• H75-C1
  
• COMPROMISE
  
• 1er RÉGIMENT ÉTRANGER
  
• 2e BRIGADE
  
• OBICE DA 75/13
  
• EASTERN FRONT BOUND
  
• AGENCY AFRICA
  
• FROZEN ASSETS
  
• ENVELOP
  
• ALPENFESTUNG
  
• KOMET
  
• KING TIGER
  
• WELLINGTON
  
• HMS TALBOT
  
• SEXTON
  
• A34 COMET
  
• YANK
  
• VICTORY MARCH
  
• 13th ENGINEERS BATTALION
  
• M26 PERSHING
  
• WINTER OFFENSIVE
  
• KV-1 1941
  
• GAMBIT
  
• TRACTOR FACTORIES
  
• 1st YOKOSUKA
  
• KAWANISHI H6K
  
• F1M2 PETE
  
• KOKURA’S SWORD
  
• KURMARK AUFKLÄRUNG
  
• 139. GEBIRGSJÄGER
  
• MOUNTAIN OFFENSIVE
  
• 141. GEBIRGSJÄGER
  
• BLITZ DOCTRINE
  
• BAKER STREET IRREGULARS
  
• VILDEBEEST
  
• GREEN HOWARDS
  
• ENEMY CONTACT
  
• SDF
  
• BOMBER MAFIA
  
• BLUE AND GRAY
  
• EMBARGO
  
• MOBILIZATION
  
• P-40 K
  
• 125th RIFLE REGIMENT
  
• BY THE SWORD
  
• 60th CAVALRY REGIMENT
  
• 85mm D-44 FIELD GUN
  
• MASS ATTACK
  
• MIKAWA REGIMENT
  
• WINTER REGIMENT
  
• M6A1 SEIRAN
  
• CODE OF BUSHIDO
  
• DIVINE WIND
  
• TIP OF THE SPEAR
  
• STUG IV
  
• 171. INFANTRY REGIMENT
  
• PANZER IV F2
  
• HIT THE DROP POINT
  
• COMMANDO RAID
  
• 15th RECCE
  
• BLENHEIM Mk I
  
• BLACKBURN SKUA Mk II
  
• INFILTRATE
  
• FIREBOMB
  
• THE DEUCE
  
• 37mm AA M1 Gun
  
• SUPPLY PRIORITIES
  
• FUROR
  
• 35th MOUNTAIN RIFLES
  
• 13th RIFLE REGIMENT
  
• TURMOIL
  
• 392nd RIFLES
  
• 266th GUARDS RIFLES
  
• B5N KATE
  
• TSU REGIMENT
  
• TYPE 89 Chi-Ro
  
• Ki-21 SALLY
  
• TAKE LIBERTY
  
• STURM-BRIGADE RHODOS
  
• RECUPERATION
  
• 13. GEBIRGSJÄGER
  
• 136. GEBIRGSJÄGER
  
• 50. INFANTRY REGIMENT
  
• 15. AUFKLÄRUNG
  
• PANZER IV-G
  
• LURE
  
• 5th PARACHUTE BRIGADE
  
• SEA EMBARGO
  
• DELAYING TACTICS
  
• QF 40mm Mk III
  
• STIFF UPPER LIP
  
• No. 9 COMMANDO
  
• AMERICA AT WAR
  
• HIDDEN PLANS
  
• 164th INFANTRY REGIMENT
  
• UNCLE SAM
  
• 4th MARINES
  
• 103rd CAVALRY RECON
  
• 142nd INFANTRY REGIMENT
  
• FIELD RECON
  
• 95th RIFLE REGIMENT
  
• 1357th RIFLES
  
• T-34-85
  
• COVERT OPERATION
  
• BT-7
  
• 34th GUARDS
  
• KAWANISHI E7K
  
• SHOCK ATTACK
  
• DIPLOMATIC ATTACHE
  
• GRAND PLANS
  
• G4M1 BETTY
  
• IMPERIAL STRENGTH
  
• 51st RECON

Hello Commanders,

The season takes a darker turn from October 29th to November 3rd as Halloween arrives in KARDS! Enjoy a touch of eerie atmosphere across the battlefield, with drifting smoke, bats overhead, and spiderwebs adorning your board.

[h2]🎃 Halloween Theme[/h2]
Step into the spirit of the season with subtle spooky effects and a hauntingly stylish battlefield makeover. The visuals will be active throughout the event period, bringing a festive new feel to your matches.

[h2]🦇 Seasonal Shop Offers[/h2]
The in-game shop features Halloween-themed bundles which include unique seasonal card backs, based on real WW2 insignias:

• Ghost Army (USA)
  
• JG 20 (Germany)
  
• 6th Wing (Italy)

You’ll also find special themed emotes inspired by classic spooky cinema:

• “Do you want to play a game?”
  
• “I see dead people.”
  
• “It’s alive!”

The Halloween-themed cosmetics are permanent unlocks and can be enjoyed all year round.

Join the fun between October 29th and November 3rd and enjoy the festive atmosphere before the fog clears!