ANZAC Arrives This Summer
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Good day, Commanders.
Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the next chapter of KARDS: the summer 2026 expansion.
It’s been a long time coming.
ANZAC is on the horizon.
Who Were the ANZACs?
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - ANZAC - stands among the most storied fighting forces of the twentieth century. First formed during the First World War, the name began as a simple telegraphic shorthand for a corps assembled in Egypt in 1914. It would go on to carry the identity of two nations.
In World War II, Australian and New Zealand forces fought across North Africa, Greece, the Middle East, and the Pacific. But it was in the Pacific Theater that their reputation was truly forged under extreme conditions.
Jungle warfare in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands pushed soldiers to their limits. Heat, humidity, and monsoon rains turned every advance into a struggle. Terrain that looked manageable on a map became dense jungle, steep ridges, and impassable swamp. Supply lines stretched thin across vast oceans, constantly under threat.
Here, the battlefield itself was as dangerous as the enemy.
This is the environment ANZAC brings to KARDS.
A New Ally Nation
With ANZAC, Australia and New Zealand enter KARDS as a new ally (minor) nation - joining the ranks of Finland, Poland, France, and Italy.
Their identity is shaped by the Pacific Theater - unpredictable conditions, unforgiving terrain, and the ever-present threat of nature itself. Spoiler season begins in May, and we can't wait to show you what that looks like in play.
But ANZAC is more than a new nation. This expansion brings new cards to every nation in KARDS, each reflecting the harsh realities of war across multiple fronts.
What’s Coming in ANZAC
A wave of new cards
A substantial set of new cards arrives for every nation, introducing fresh mechanics, strategies, synergies, and deckbuilding possibilities.
Rotation changes
ANZAC lays the groundwork for KARDS’ upcoming rotation system - the largest structural update to the card pool so far. The permanent active pool will expand significantly, with around 130 older cards moving to reserve and roughly 50 returning to active duty. For full details, check out our dedicated dev blog:
Spoiler season begins in May
We’ll start revealing cards, mechanics, and more in May. Follow all official KARDS channels for your first look.
Mark Your Calendars
ANZAC deploys early June 2026.
Spoiler season begins in May - your first chance to see Australia and New Zealand enter the fight.
More intel soon, Commanders.
New to KARDS?
KARDS – The WW2 Card Game is a free-to-play strategic card game set during World War II. Build decks from historically inspired nations - including the USA, Germany, Britain, the Soviet Union, Japan, and more - and face off in head-to-head battles.
With regular expansions bringing new cards and mechanics, there’s never been a better time to enlist.
Get battle-ready:
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