KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Released Apr 2020
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
KARDS is a free-to-play WW2 collectible card game that has been operating as an ongoing live service since its April 2020 launch, with no signs of slowing down.
The most recent major expansion, Oceania Storm, launched on June 11, 2026, delivering 88 new collectible cards, a new playable ally nation (ANZAC), a new keyword (Forecast), and a redesigned annual card rotation system. A follow-up balance and bug-fix patch was published on July 2, 2026, showing the developer actively monitoring and tuning the game post-expansion.
Earlier in 2026, the developer shipped the Homefront – Early War mini-set on March 10, 2026 (24 new cards), and published a detailed dev blog in March 2026 outlining a multi-year rotation roadmap — including a Winter 2026 expansion that will trigger the first rotation under the new annual system, when the Covert Operations and Blood & Iron sets are scheduled to rotate out. This is a clear, publicly committed future content milestone.
The new annual rotation system itself is structural evidence of long-term planning: the developer explicitly describes a cycle where summer expansions have a ~30-month active lifespan and mini-sets ~21 months, with the next yearly rotation tied to a Winter 2026 expansion. Two new starter pack DLCs (German and US) also shipped on May 5, 2026, reflecting continued investment in player onboarding.
The most recent developer communication was the July 2, 2026 patch notes. The game is actively supported with a clear release cadence and publicly stated future content milestones.
Evidence
Post-expansion balance patch deployed, with the developer actively monitoring the meta and fixing bugs reported since Oceania Storm launched on June 11.
Oceania Storm expansion launched with 88 new collectible cards, new ANZAC ally nation, new Forecast keyword, and new annual card rotation system now in effect.
Content
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Developer
Publisher
1939 Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
Card Game meets WWII
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.KARDS is completely free to play with all features available from the start. You can earn all cards through regular gameplay, daily missions and an extensive achievement system.
Why should you play KARDS?
KARDS blends familiar trading card gameplay that make it easy to learn and are combined with innovative mechanics that provide strategic depth and tactical diversity.The innovative frontline mechanics allows you to better protect your support assets and take the battle to your enemy. Rush your enemies with Blitzkrieg tactics, gain air superiority or dig in for bitter defensive warfare until you outproduce and outgun your enemies.
Managing your forces is an important part of any military campaign. In KARDS you need to carefully manage your resources (Kredits) between deploying new units, operating units already deployed on the battlefield and disseminating orders to support your battle plans.
Strategy
Your deck is constructed around one of the five major powers of WW2 and competes head to head with other players. Each deck is allowed one ally nation, where you can draw support from to create an edge against the opposition.Depending on what you believe to be a winning strategy, players craft their deck on a combination of units and supporting orders.
- Infantry: Try to overrun your opponent with lighter and often less costly units
- Tanks: Blitz your opponent with heavily armored units
- Artillery: Blast your opponent from the safety of your support line
- Aircraft: Achieve air superiority and wreak havoc from the sky
Move up through the ranks via gameplay from Private to Field Marshall and earn your place in the officer's club while reaping monthly rewards for your rank.
Authentic atmosphere
All the cards are beautifully illustrated to match the unique WW2-style. Weapons and units have been diligently researched and behave exactly as one would expect based on official documentation, specifications and operational history.Regular updates and events
Thanks to a vibrant community and active developers, KARDS regularly receives new features and improvements. Meanwhile, several expansions have been released for free. We also conduct regularly tournaments which are suitable for players of all experience levels. Winning prizes in the tournaments range from game items to real money of up to $10,000 USD.About 1939 Games
1939 Games is a creative indie studio located in Iceland. Founded by ex-CCP veterans famous for creating EVE Online, 1939 Games is out to boost the market with KARDS, the unique and groundbreaking WWII CCG.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Aug 17, 2026
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