Hello, Commanders!

Homefront – Early War launched on March 10, bringing a new wave of units and tactics from the opening stages of World War 2. Now, five brand-new Homefront – Early War Battle Ready Decks have arrived in the in-game Shop - assembled and ready for deployment.

Each deck is carefully pre-built and battle-tested, featuring cards from the latest release. With strong synergies, early frontline pressure, or flexible tactical options, these decks let you deploy at once and bring a variety of new Early War strategies straight into combat.

Whether your approach is to fortify your position, drive forward with fast assaults, or build a board advantage through coordinated maneuvers, these decks give you the tools to take command from the opening exchanges of the battle.

Two tiers of decks are available: 200 Diamonds and 350 Diamonds. Choose your forces and prepare for battle.

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Major Power: Soviet Union | Ally: France

Cheap artillery and various ways to buff them.

You have a lot of artillery units in your deck, most of them quite cheap. You also have several cards that can strengthen your artillery units. Some of the buffs are permanent, like from SOMUA S35 and the MAGINOT LINE. Others are only temporary or conditional, like 31e ALGÉRIENS and PLAN D.

Use these tools to control the battlefield and eventually take out the enemy HQ. To give you a different avenue to push for a win you have the TUPOLEV TB-3 and THE PEOPLE'S ARMY. They both provide an army-on-a-stick allowing you to recover easily and can quickly close out games.

Major Power: Japan | Ally: Soviet Union

Grind down the enemy with Guards and Destruction effects.

Your deck is full of Guards units and units with Destruction - often both. You have two long-term plans, both involving you stalling the board with your Guards in the early game. The first plan is to win with one of your big units like the Ki-61-I-TEI or STORM DIVISION.

The second plan is to stack as many destruction effects as you can in a turn, then use 73rd INFANTRY REGIMENT in the same or next turn to trigger them again. Throw 114th INFANTRY REGIMENT into the mix and things can go haywire.

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Major Power: Germany | Ally: Poland

Cheap tanks and infantry that work well together.

Your goal is to come out fast and furious with your plethora of small, aggressive units. 18. INFANTRY REGIMENT helps you take control of the frontline early and cards like 36. KRADSCHÜTZEN helps to keep up the pressure. Good ol' BLITZKRIEG is then perfect for closing out the game while the PANZER I-A and CONQUEST help you refuel when needed.

Your Polish allies provide you with small, nimble units to complement your base strategy, with ferocious Cavalry units like 12th UŁAN charging from the front.

Major Power: Britain | Ally: Italy

Over-statted Bond units and Garrison for the win.

Your deck is a blend of Bond and Garrison theme, giving you flexibility in how to approach the game depending on the opponent. Against slower decks you can be aggressive with DEFIANT Mk I, LAYFORCE and 25 POUNDER Mk I and against faster decks you have plenty of ways to clog up the board with small Guards like GARRISON and THE BLEEDERS.

Your Italian allies provide you with more Bond units to trigger THE BLEEDERS, but also CAPRONI CA.133. Alongside your many cheap units this efficient bomber can quickly shore up your HQ defense and allows you to more aggressively take Morale damage on the chin.

Major Power: USA | Ally: Germany

Traditional frontline aggro deck.

The deck aims to contest the frontline early on with units like RED DEVILS and 1st DEFENSE BATTALION. The plan is then to back up the early pressure by growing units you draw from your deck to go big enough to close out the game. Cards like USS THE SULLIVANS and SURGING POWER are good examples of this strategy. Finally, THE BIG THREE and 15th ENGINEERS can give you that extra burst late game when required.

Your German ally provides you with a few utility tools to complement your strategy, making it easier for you to deal with early enemy aggression and to close out the game.

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The opening stages of the war are defined by rapid advances, shifting frontlines, and bold maneuvers. With these expertly assembled Battle Ready Decks, you can deploy straight into Homefront – Early War and bring new strategies to the fight from the very first turn.

Choose your force, take the initiative, and meet your opponents on the battlefield.

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).

https://youtu.be/Q8R0uJB_uF8

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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.

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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 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’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’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

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

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

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

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If you missed our earlier briefings spotlighting each of the nations, you can revisit them here:

• USA & Germany Card Spotlight
  
• Soviet Union & Japan Card Spotlight
  
• Britain & Ally Nations Card Spotlight

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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:

March 2026 - Balance Dev Blog[store.steampowered.com]

You can also find the complete list of changes in the patch notes (linked below).

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:

Draft Card Pool Changes: Homefront – Early War[store.steampowered.com]

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.

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.

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.

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This release also includes multiple bug fixes and general improvements across the game.

For the full technical breakdown, check out the patch notes:

Homefront – Early War Release Patch Notes[store.steampowered.com]

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See you on the frontlines of Homefront – Early War, Commanders.