Patch 0.9.6

Update 0.9.6 (24th May 2017)

Start of the Gwent public beta version, for PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4.

Closed beta participants have been reset.]

"“Public Beta is an important step towards GWENT’s final release,” said Marcin Iwiński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT RED. “We’re opening the gates to everyone who wanted to play, but didn’t make it into the Closed Beta, and — at the same time — we’re introducing some pretty significant content and gameplay changes like adding animated versions of cards for every card in the game, new starter decks, or how weather cards work,” Iwiński adds. “I’m extra curious how all of the community feedback we’ve incorporated will resonate with both current players and those who’re just starting. Please keep the feedback coming, we’re listening!”"

- News at playgwent.com, May 24, 2017

Popup Card Ability Explanations

 * A new system of keywords and popups has been added to the game to aid card ability explanation.

Unit Armor

 * Units can now have Armor. Damage reduces Armor before affecting a Unit's Power.

Tutorial Featuring Geralt and Ciri

 * The Fundamentals tutorial, located in the new Challenges section, now features the voices of Geralt and Ciri.

Challenges

 * A new Challenges system has been added that allows you to win various rewards, including Leader cards.

Trinkets

 * A Trinkets option has been added to the Main Menu, allowing you to customize your avatar, borders and title.

Rewards Progression Menu

 * New section in the Options menu that displays player progression and upcoming rewards for the next level/rank/rounds won.

Improved Card View

 * New card view system implemented, improving card visuals and movement.

Round 2 and 3 Mulligans

 * Players can now mulligan 1 card from their hand at the start of Rounds 2 and 3.

New Currency: Meteorite Powder

 * A new vanity currency for upgrading cards to their Premium versions has been added. It is called Meteorite Powder.

Northern Realms

 * The Northern Realms faction has been reworked and undergone major changes.

Monsters

 * Several cards that had issues during Closed Beta have been improved.
 * Ge'els is a normal Unit card now, replaced as a leader by the Unseen Elder.

Scoia'tael

 * Several cards that had issues during Closed Beta have been improved.

Nilfgaard

 * Several cards that had issues during Closed Beta have been improved.

Skellige

 * Several cards that had issues during Closed Beta have been improved.

Neutral/General

 * Leaders are now played on the Board in the same manner as other Units.
 * Faction abilities have been removed from the game.
 * Card drawing and shuffling has been standardized.
 * Various card categories were changed or added.
 * Numerous Special and Neutral cards were reworked, including, but not limited to, Weather cards.
 * Numerous tweaks were done towards standardization of gameplay, i.e. ability priorities, etc.
 * All cards now have Premium versions that can be obtained through Kegs or upgrading with Meteorite Powder.
 * Starter decks have been reworked to include 6 Silver and 4 Gold cards.
 * A large numbers of Units were changed to Agile.
 * Weathers are now independent cards with unique effects.
 * Weather now only affects the targeted row on one side of the Board.
 * Weather resistance has been removed from many units.

Game Fixes

 * Fixed "LOBBY_ENTER_RESULT_ERROR" appearing during matchmaking.
 * Keg opening should no longer crash for some users.
 * Narrow vertical line showing up next to cards was fixed.
 * Fixed an issue whereby exclamation marks showed up in Collection on cards that were not actually new.
 * The game should no longer affect the audio of other apps in the background.
 * Fixed issues with touchpad input on laptops.
 * Fixed an issue whereby users received the wrong amount of Ore as a Daily Reward.
 * "The item does not exist" error should no longer occur.
 * Fixed an issue causing the inability to send GG after a multiplayer match.
 * Fixed the issue allowing for a draw in the Advanced Mechanics tutorial.
 * Fixed an issue with Morkvarg staying on board with 0 Strength.
 * Fixed an issue with the wrong amount of EXP required displayed after a match.
 * Fixed an issue with unowned cards appearing in color when scrolling through the Collection.
 * Card arts should not be swapped on reward screens after a match now.
 * Ranked points should no longer be lost if your opponent loses connection.
 * Fixed an issue whereby cards would sometimes appear without art and with ""## _NAME"" instead of a name.
 * Some issues with signing in have been fixed.
 * Fixed an issue with premium cards' animation being played with low FPS.
 * Fixed an issue with spawned cards always being played on the right side of the row.
 * Ranked points should now be saved and refreshed properly.
 * Level up should be displayed properly after a match.
 * Fixed an issue with the game freezing after clicking "Next" after a match.
 * Title will now use the language set in GOG game settings as the default.
 * Fixed an issue with missing information about needing to have Galaxy launched in the background for the GOG overlay to function in-game.

Patch 0.9.6