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Full KARDS - The WW2 Card Game update
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Hello, Commanders!
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Homefront – Early War is now available. This mini-set turns the clock back to the opening phase of World War 2, when battle lines were still being drawn and early breakthroughs could decide the shape of the war to come.
This release is a reinforcement mini-set for Homefront, expanding the set’s themes with 24 brand-new cards: 4 cards for each main nation (Germany, Britain, Japan, USA, Soviet Union) and 1 card for each ally nation (Finland, France, Poland, Italy).
Part of the Homefront Set
Homefront – Early War is part of the Homefront card set. That means:
Early War cards are in the Homefront card pool
Early War cards drop in Homefront packs
Early War cards may also be available in select, time limited shop bundles
We would also like to remind you that Homefront – Early War does not feature any card rotation - no cards will move into the Reserve pool with this release.
New Cards at a Glance
Across the set, Homefront – Early War highlights the tactics, tools, and tempo of WW2’s opening campaigns, with each nation bringing its own approach to the frontline.
Britain: Bonded Resolve, Measured Force
Britain brings a mix of Bond payoffs and disciplined battlefield control - from steady guns to units and orders that reward cohesion and timing.
New Britain cards:
25 POUNDER Mk I
THE BLEEDERS
DEFIANT Mk I
YOUR COURAGE
Germany: Momentum and Forward Control
Germany’s Early War kit emphasizes tempo and contested ground - units that help you seize the frontline early, reinforce board presence, and press advantages once you’ve taken position.
New Germany cards:
36. KRADSCHÜTZEN
18. INFANTRY REGIMENT
PANZER I-A
CONQUEST
Japan: Precision Strikes and Decisive Finishes
Japan’s Early War reinforcements focus on sharp engagements and decisive finishes - tactical units that grow through action, plus a direct threat to the enemy board.
New Japan cards:
ŌITA REGIMENT
KAWASAKI Ki-10
73rd INFANTRY REGIMENT
SWIFT VICTORY
Soviet Union: Mass, Morale, and Heavy Commitment
The Soviet Union arrives with tools that reward commitment and buildup - from early pressure to late, sweeping momentum when the army is fully assembled.
New Soviet cards:
132nd OMSK
55th RIFLES
TUPOLEV TB-3
THE PEOPLE’S ARMY
USA: Build the Line, Power the Push
The USA’s Early War tools lean into frontline presence and scaling pressure - extra kredit slots for troops on the line, steady infantry, and powerful deck-wide upgrades.
New USA cards:
15th ENGINEERS
M2A4
1st DEFENSE BATTALION
SURGING POWER
Ally Nations (Finland, France, Poland, Italy): Specialist Support
These four cards are designed as specialist tools to slot alongside your main nation - each offering a distinctive piece of support for the battles ahead.
New ally nation cards:
Finland: WHITE GUARD
France: MAGINOT LINE
Italy: CAPRONI CA.133
Poland: 12th UŁAN
Catch Up: Nation Spotlights
If you missed our earlier briefings spotlighting each of the nations, you can revisit them here:
Also Arriving with the Spring Release
Balance Update
Alongside Early War, a set of card balance changes has now deployed to help keep the battlefield healthy and evolving.
For the full developer breakdown, see:
You can also find the complete list of changes in the patch notes (linked below).
Draft Pool Update
The Draft card pool has also been updated, with Britain’s power in Draft slightly dialed
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