Ahoy, Captains and Commanders!

The theme of the Summer 2025 Expansion is Naval Warfare. As you would expect, Naval Warfare brings a focus on the naval aspect of the war. With the expansion release just ahead on the horizon, arriving 18 June - it is time to dive in and see what the Navy does. Join Gummi and Jökull in this video for a brief on what lies ahead.

Naval Warfare is setting sail in KARDS on 18 June, bringing a powerful wave of new cards, mechanics, and features! Dive in and get all the intel on the new Navy subtype, arriving on 18 June.

Naval Warfare will expand on what is already in the game and make it more powerful by having its own Navy subtype that enhances the ability and allows for interaction, allowing you to build your strategy on the strength of the Navy.

Naval Warfare in KARDS doesn't mean fielding fleets on the frontline. In keeping with the game’s grounded, land-based combat focus - and historical accuracy - the Navy continues to be represented through orders and countermeasures, not unit cards. After all, it would be difficult to reconcile a Tiger tank trading fire with the USS Missouri. (What stats would you even assign her?)

While the Navy is not present on the battlefield, it will still have a BIG impact on the game, deck building and strategies, shaping the battlefield with precision, disruption, and devastating support. It influences tempo, counters enemy plans, and supports land-based operations in a distinctly naval way.

NAMED SHIPS

In line with previous releases you will continue to receive cards with named ships. These are ships with a rich and colorful history that add a personal aspect to your games of KARDS. Prefixes have been added to all ships, although traditionally, only the Royal Navy, US Navy and Polish Navy, commonly used them.

• HMS - His Majesty’s Ship (British)

• USS - United States Ship

• KM - Kriegsmarine (German)

• IJN - Imperial Japanese Navy

• RM - Regia Marina (Italy)

• ORP - Okręt Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, Warship of the Republic of Poland

In general it is these cards, named ships with these prefixes are those that have the Navy subtype, unless otherwise stated.

• See - Semper Fi, 22nd Marines and 40 Royal Marine.

NAVY AND NATIONS

The Navy aspect will affect Nations very differently and focus on those who relied heavily on their navies for fighting the war.

BRITAIN

Rules the seas. At the onset of World War II the Royal Navy was the largest navy on the oceans. It protected the British islands and the Empire. It has large warships and relies on a huge merchant navy. It has a long history and strong traditions. However with interests all around the globe, it is strained to be everywhere.

HMS FORMIDABLE

Order - costs 5 kredits - Change the attack of a friendly unit to be equal to its defense. It Fights all enemy units in random order.

GERMANY

After World War 1 Germany was not allowed to have a large navy. Before World War II Germany built a small but modern fleet. Initially their focus was on the big guns and Bismark and Tirpitz are the pinnacle of that program. Once it was clear that surface ships were hard to operate against the might of opposing navies, the Germans turned their focus to submarines.

KM PRINZ EUGEN

Countermeasure - costs 4 kredits to activate - When the enemy deploys a unit, put it on top of their deck and Convert it into PRODUCTION.

JAPAN

Imperial Japan had been building up its fleet in anticipation of a naval war in the Pacific. It has trained their carrier pilots to be among the best and has the biggest battleships ever constructed. It has ambitious plans for expansion and conquest.

IJN AKAGI

Order - costs 4 kredits - Shuffle your hand into your deck, then draw 3 cards. They cost 2 less to deploy this turn.

UNITED STATES

The United States Navy started the war with a large fleet but many old battleships. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the United States Navy was quick to learn the ropes and after only 6 months had stopped the Imperial Japanese Navy at Midway and from there went from victory to victory emerging as the world's strongest naval power at the end of World War II.

USS YORKTOWN

Order - costs 6 kredits - Add four BREWSTER F2A to the battlefield, in the frontline if possible.

REGIA MARINA

The Italian fleet is the pride of the nation and the ambition to see a new Roman Empire over Mare Nostrum - Our Sea, meaning the Mediterranean. After the fall of France, Italy is the only power with a home base in the Mediterranean.

Poland

At the start of World War II, Poland had a modest navy. Yet despite its small size their navy was involved in several notable actions and has its place among the other navies.

CARDS FROM PREVIOUS RELEASES WITH NAVY SUBTYPE

The concept of Naval Warfare has always been part of KARDS, even if the Navy subtype comes as a new feature with the Naval Warfare Expansion. Several cards from previous expansions will have the Navy subtype added. Here is a list of cards that will be upgraded to Navy.

• HMS Illustrious

• HMS Hermes

• KM Bismarck

• KM Admiral Hipper

• U-16

• U-48

• U-375

• IJN Yamato

• IJN Shinano

• ORP Orzel

• ORP Blyskawica

The Naval Warfare expansion isn’t just a theme - it’s a strategic evolution. With the Navy subtype, players gain new ways to command, disrupt, and support, all while staying anchored to KARDS' historical authenticity and tactical core.

Prepare your decks, Commanders. The tide is turning.