Wildcard

Gameplay

Wildcard is a strategy RPG card game that lands you smack dab in the middle of Frostburn Asteroid. Developed and published by Playful Studios, Wildcard is all about building a powerful deck of collectible cards and mastering real-time champion skills. You draft creatures and artifacts, chain combos with champions like Aria Voss or Gorun K'tal, and aim to destroy the opponent's objective. The gameplay blends deckbuilding with real-time strategy, making each match a test of both foresight and reflexes. The dynamic maps, laced with hazards like frost vents and collapsing platforms, require players to adapt quickly and think strategically.

Story & Setting

While Wildcard isn’t exactly a Shakespearean drama, it does offer a captivating backdrop on the Frostburn Asteroid. Here, cosmic champions clash in battles that resonate through the void. Each champion, from the enigmatic Aria Voss to the formidable Gorun K'tal, comes with their own lore, giving depth to your roster. The setting is as much a character as the champions, with its shifting terrains and hazardous environments that keep players on their toes.

Key Features

• Summon legendary and niche creatures to control space and objectives.
• Customize 40-card decks with champion passives and a single artifact slot.
• Exploit Frostburn Asteroid hazards like frost vents, collapsing platforms, and supply caches.
• Chain card combos with real-time champion abilities for clutch plays.
• Adapt to seasonal card updates that reshape the meta.
• Compete in ranked PvP ladders, casual matches, and solo challenge runs.
• Track champion progression and unlock alternate skins and lore journals.
• Practice skill timing in dedicated training arenas with replay analysis.

Platforms & Availability

Wildcard will be available on Windows and MacOS, with the release date still under wraps. While the lack of a console or mobile release might be a bummer for some, the focus on PC platforms suggests a level of depth and complexity tailored to keyboard and mouse gameplay. Pricing details are yet to be revealed, but the game's pay-to-own model sets it apart from many free-to-play card games.