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Steam News14 January 20265mo ago

Wildcard Tournaments – Week 2

Week 2 Tournament Updates Based on player feedback and live data, we’ve made adjustments to improve fairness, access, and reward distribution.

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changedWeek 2 Tournament UpdatesBased on player feedback and live data, we’ve made adjustments to improve fairness, access, and reward distribution.
addedWeek 2 Tournament UpdatesWhat’s New
changedWeek 2 Tournament UpdatesTop 128 players earn rewards daily
removedWeek 2 Tournament UpdatesWeekly leaderboard removed → prizes moved into more daily tournaments
changedWeek 2 Tournament UpdatesThis means more chances to win , less pressure to grind , and clear daily competition windows .
addedSummons UpdateAll players now have access to all summons for tournament play. Anyone can queue this week.

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changedBased on player feedback and live data, we’ve made adjustments to improve fairness, access, and reward distribution.
addedWhat’s New
changedTop 128 players earn rewards daily
removedWeekly leaderboard removed → prizes moved into more daily tournaments
changedThis means more chances to win , less pressure to grind , and clear daily competition windows .

Week 2 Tournament Updates

Based on player feedback and live data, we’ve made adjustments to improve fairness, access, and reward distribution.

What’s New

  • Guaranteed $2,000 prize pool per day (Wednesday–Sunday)

  • Top 128 players earn rewards daily

  • Weekly leaderboard removed → prizes moved into more daily tournaments

This means more chances to win, less pressure to grind, and clear daily competition windows.

Daily Prize Breakdown

Per Tournament Day

  • 1st–2nd: $80

  • 3rd–4th: $70

  • 5th–6th: $50

  • 7th–8th: $40

  • 9–16: $20 each

  • 17–32: $15 each

  • 33–64: $10 each

  • 65–128: $5 each

Summons Update

All players now have access to all summons for tournament play. Anyone can queue this week.

  • Players who previously purchased a Summon Bundle will automatically receive the future tournament requirement (of similar value) at no cost.

Prize Payouts

  • January prizes will be available for payout on Thousands during the first week of February, once minimum thresholds are met.

  • We are actively exploring USDC payout options. Timing TBD.

Rules Reminder

We actively monitor tournament data and enforce the rules. Scores that violate the TOS will be removed, and repeat offenders may be banned.

Please review the rules before playing: https://wildcard-alliance.gitbook.io/wildcard/wildcard-tournaments

Good luck, have fun, And we will see you in the Arena

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Steam News / 14 January 2026

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