This update takes full advantage of a new iOS 5 feature, implementing an asynchronous, turn-based multiplayer games mode using Apple’s Game Center.

Players can now also earn new powerful cards for their decks by recruiting their friends to the game, using the in-game friend referrals system. There are 3 new cards to earn via this system:

• Baphomet – Increases the damage from all the owners spell cards by 50%
• Vassal of Water – Heals 10 life to owner when summoned. Water mana growth +1. Attack equals water mana.
• Traitor – Destroys targeted opponent’s card.

We can’t wait to release this significant 1.3 update for Kard Combat. The team have been working diligently on multiplayer aspects of the game as well as enhancing the user interface with new animations and menus.

Since we launched Kard Combat players have relied on Open Feint for multiplayer matches, but now everyone can enjoy playing strategic card battles against their Game Center friends too. The introduction of a new Pass and Play multiplayer mode and the new card unlocks via friend referral make this a social focused update.

Here is the full list of what you can expect in this update:

• Game Center asynchronous turn-based multiplayer
• A new Pass and Play multiplayer mode for playing against friends on a single device
• Three new powerful cards that can be obtained by referring friends
• Baphomet: recruit one friend
• Vassal of Water: recruit five friends
• Traitor: recruit ten friends
• Option to auto-complete all of the mage sets for players who purchase the full unlocked game
• Improved art and animation throughout the game

We addressed a lot of the feedback we received from our fans. And as a way of thanking our most loyal fans, everyone who purchases the Full Unlock for Kard Combat shall receive the new four mage classes and every other new mage class we ever create for the game, absolutely free.

The update includes:

Four new mage additions, each with their own unique arsenal of spells and cards to use:

Demon: Born from the fires of Hell, Demon’s strengths lie in Fire mana and card reincarnation. When Demon’s cards are destroyed they are replaced immediately by successors to continue their reign.

Chaos: Thriving in the madness of battle, Chaos disrupts his opponent with unpredictable cards of chance. The power of his cards is unpredictable to play against which make him a fierce and wild opponent.

Deception: Deception has many cunning cards up his sleeve that can thwart even the best strategies. He will force his opponent to remain tactically agile and therefore can be the most dynamic mage to face.

Arcane: Arcane specializes only in very powerful spells such as his Ritual Sacrifice or Healing Rays. Confined only to the use of magic, his spells are more powerful than any other mage.

Two new modes for added variety of gameplay:

• Challenge mode: Challenge mode takes the strategic twists and turns of the Tower to the next level by dropping the player into scenarios that require tact and skill to survive. Whether it’s starting with only one health point or a field full of cards, the many unique scenarios and win conditions in this mode will test players at every turn.
• Timed multiplayer mode: This is a second mode for multiplayer where turn times are limited to 3 minutes, speeding up the game and the strategy. If your opponent doesn’t make their move in time then you win the game.

Version 1.2 also includes:

• New sound options, animations, improved graphics, and buttons
• Footman and Automaton cards are now vulnerable to destroy.
• Bug fixes correcting mana numbers, multiplayer slots, health discrepancy.
• Ability to change game difficulty mid-campaign.
• And others, with more to come.

New card promotion:
Players can like the official Kard Combat Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/kardcombat. When the page reaches 1000 likes, the Oracle card will be released for all players!

Kard Combat is available for free in the App Store here. If you already have the game, go to the App Store and update to get these new features.

The involvement and feedback from our fans has been what has made this game great so far.  Thanks for being a great community!

If you are Canadian and already grabbed the game, check for the latest update that has some new features and fixes.

You can read more at Gamepro.com.

Since the Canadian launch we’ve been hard at work on new improvements and features. Stay tuned for more details on that!