Homefront – Early War Is Live!
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Hello, Commanders!
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 down, while Germany and Japan have been buffed. Check out the full details here:
Classic Tournaments (Every Saturday)
We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new tournament type: Classic Tournaments.
Play using cards currently in the Reserve pool, opening the door to wild decks and vintage strategies.
Entry fee: 200 Gold or 20 Diamonds
Prizes:
0 wins: 50 Gold
1 win: 100 Gold + 1 Pack
2 wins: 150 Gold + 1 Officer Pack + 5 Diamonds
3 wins: 250 Gold + 2 Officer Packs + 10 Diamonds + 2 Trophies
Classic Tournaments are available every Saturday, with the first one coming Saturday, March 14th.
Iron Proven Tournament Deck Tool
A new deck-building option lets you create a deck directly from a randomly selected, recently victorious Iron Tournament deck.
In the Cards deck selection menu, press “+” to create a new deck. You’ll see up to four options:
New Deck
Battle Ready
Iron Proven
Import Deck
Choose Iron Proven, select your main nation, and your new deck will be created.
Just like importing a deck, you’ll need to own all cards to take it into battle - but you can craft missing pieces directly from the interface if you have enough wildcards.
Skirmish Game Mode Returns
Skirmishes are back. These limited-time events feature matches with unique rulesets - whether that means deckbuilding restrictions, special board rules, or even curated premade decks.
We’ll share details on the first returning Skirmish event very soon - keep an eye on the latest news.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
This release also includes multiple bug fixes and general improvements across the game.
For the full technical breakdown, check out the patch notes:
See you on the frontlines of Homefront – Early War, Commanders.
