Warhammer Combat Cards
Released Jun 2021
Build a powerful army of cards from your favourite faction in the Warhammer 40,000 universe and battle other players in fast-paced, turn based online combat! In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war!
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Warhammer Combat Cards is a free-to-play competitive card battle game that launched on Steam on June 3, 2021 and has been in continuous live service operation ever since. Well Played Games maintains a dense, consistent update cadence with 12 major content drops, 8 announcements, 6 feature patches, and 9 bug fix posts recorded across 49 developer news posts — an average of nearly one significant update per month since launch.
Recent developer activity confirms the game remains fully active. The August 3, 2026 patch (42.5) explicitly describes ongoing preparations for the next new Warlord character, including special rule implementation, visual effects, card artwork, and localisation work. The same post announces an upcoming 7th Anniversary celebration with new Prestige Cosmetics designed to reward long-term players. In May 2026, the developer unveiled Draft Mode — a brand new game mode introduced during the Warhammer Skulls event — and confirmed plans to make it a recurring limited-time seasonal feature going forward.
The August 2025 40.0 update introduced the Enhancements system, a major new layer of card customization, while also announcing a new Supreme Commander. Regular monthly balance updates cycle through faction-specific card adjustments. The game uses Battle Passes, seasonal ranked modes, rotating events, and incremental card additions as its structural backbone — all hallmarks of a game designed to receive content indefinitely.
There is no indication from the developer of any plans to conclude support. The pipeline is active with a confirmed upcoming Warlord, anniversary content, and an expanding Draft Mode feature.
Evidence
Patch 42.5 confirms active preparations for the next Warlord (special rules, visual effects, card artwork, localisation, testing) and upcoming 7th Anniversary celebrations including new Prestige Cosmetics for long-term players.
Draft Mode launched as a new game mode during Warhammer Skulls 2026, with the developer confirming it will become a recurring seasonal event going forward.
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The Phoenix Lighthouse GmbH
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
The eternal conflict of Warhammer 40,000 takes a new turn in Warhammer Combat Cards, a card battle game featuring your favourite Citadel Miniatures from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Warhammer Combat Cards - 40K Edition allows you to build your army decks and dominate opponents in PvP card wars. Collect and upgrade cards to fit your strategy, improving their power and unlocking unique traits.
Choose from all Warhammer 40,000 factions: Don the mighty armour of the Space Marines, become a soldier of the Astra Militarum, or defend the Aeldari empire. Perhaps you will lead a mighty Ork WAAAGH!, reawaken the ancient Necron threat, or crush worlds with the mighty forces of Chaos.
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war! Decide your strategy, ready your decks and prepare to dominate the leaderboard!
FEATURES:
• Tactical combat: build your deck of Combat Cards and duel other players in tactical battles. Will you take out their bodyguards or go straight for the Warlord?
• Create your deck: use your points to build an army around your Warlord and challenge other players in turn-based battles (PvP).
• Use your cards’ special rules and team up with allies to create cunning strategies to dominate the field of war.
• Take part in campaigns based on iconic Warhammer 40,000 battles, rise to the top of the leaderboard and win glory.
• Build the ultimate collection: every card features a Citadel Miniatures ‘Eavy Metal painted Warhammer 40,000 character, each with its own upgrade path.
• Increase your might as a Warlord to unlock new cards and take ever larger decks into battle. Adapt your strategy as your collection grows.
• Choose your allegiance: collect Citadel Miniatures from every Warhammer 40,000 army - each with their own Warlords, special rules and unique fighting styles.
Build the ultimate Citadel Miniatures collection, painted by the best miniatures painters in the world.
Warhammer Combat Cards - 40K Edition allows you to build your army decks and dominate opponents in PvP card wars. Collect and upgrade cards to fit your strategy, improving their power and unlocking unique traits.
Choose from all Warhammer 40,000 factions: Don the mighty armour of the Space Marines, become a soldier of the Astra Militarum, or defend the Aeldari empire. Perhaps you will lead a mighty Ork WAAAGH!, reawaken the ancient Necron threat, or crush worlds with the mighty forces of Chaos.
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war! Decide your strategy, ready your decks and prepare to dominate the leaderboard!
FEATURES:
• Tactical combat: build your deck of Combat Cards and duel other players in tactical battles. Will you take out their bodyguards or go straight for the Warlord?
• Create your deck: use your points to build an army around your Warlord and challenge other players in turn-based battles (PvP).
• Use your cards’ special rules and team up with allies to create cunning strategies to dominate the field of war.
• Take part in campaigns based on iconic Warhammer 40,000 battles, rise to the top of the leaderboard and win glory.
• Build the ultimate collection: every card features a Citadel Miniatures ‘Eavy Metal painted Warhammer 40,000 character, each with its own upgrade path.
• Increase your might as a Warlord to unlock new cards and take ever larger decks into battle. Adapt your strategy as your collection grows.
• Choose your allegiance: collect Citadel Miniatures from every Warhammer 40,000 army - each with their own Warlords, special rules and unique fighting styles.
Build the ultimate Citadel Miniatures collection, painted by the best miniatures painters in the world.
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Last evaluated Aug 14, 2026
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