Games for a Living (GFAL), a Barcelona-based game development studio, is bringing back World War II: TCG, a digital strategy card game that has been unavailable since 2022. The company has announced that mobile testing will begin on November 26, 2026, with an open beta scheduled to launch on November 28 for iOS and Android devices.
The initial testing phase will be restricted to members of the GFAL community. Two days later, the game will become available to a broader audience through Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
GFAL plans to use the beta period to collect player feedback and assess gameplay performance before proceeding with the full mobile release. However, the company has confirmed that player progress and items earned during testing will be reset when the beta concludes. Consequently, achievements and collectibles obtained during this period will not transfer to the final version.
The revival brings back a historically themed strategy card game while introducing an updated mobile distribution plan and optional blockchain-based collectible features.
Historical Military Units Form the Core Gameplay
Originally developed around World War II military history, the game allows players to build customized decks containing cards representing tanks, infantry, aircraft, warships, and submarines.
The available units draw inspiration from real military equipment used during the conflict. Examples include Japan’s A6M Zero fighter aircraft and Germany’s Tiger tank. Players can combine military units from different countries within a single deck, creating opportunities to develop strategies based on the interaction between unit abilities, equipment cards, and tactical orders.
The original gameplay system provides players with three action points per turn. These points can be used to deploy new units or upgrade military assets already positioned on the battlefield.
Promoting a unit increases its attributes and can unlock additional abilities. An upgraded unit that is destroyed returns to the player’s deck while retaining its improvements, allowing it to reappear during subsequent rounds.
Beyond standard card battles, the original release included historical missions, ranked multiplayer competitions, crafting systems, and cooperative raids. GFAL’s revival is expected to bring the established gameplay experience back to mobile audiences.
Backend Shutdown Forced the Original Game Offline
World War II: TCG initially launched in 2014 under FrozenShard Games following a Kickstarter campaign that raised $18,001 from 199 backers. The game was first released on mobile platforms before expanding to Steam.
Its eventual shutdown was linked to the closure of GameSparks, the backend infrastructure provider supporting the title.
In a notice published in 2022, the original developer explained that it had explored alternative backend providers but concluded that migrating the game would be too complicated. A substantial portion of its functionality depended on GameSparks, making the transition technically challenging.
FrozenShard subsequently removed the game from Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Steam in September 2022.
The revival has been facilitated by connections between the original development team and GFAL. Two FrozenShard co-founders now hold senior positions at the Barcelona-based studio. Christian Gascons serves as chief operating officer, while Marc Tormo occupies the chief creative officer position.
Their involvement provides a direct connection between the original game’s development team and the company overseeing its return.
Optional Web3 Collectibles and Future PC Release
GFAL also plans to introduce blockchain-based ownership and trading features after the mobile beta concludes. Eligible digital collectible cards will eventually become available for ownership and trading through the GFAL Marketplace.
The wait is almost over!
WWII: TCG Open Beta launches on November 28. Build your deck, command iconic WWII units, and join the battle on mobile.
Thanks to @BCGbiz for covering our return! 👇
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— GFAL (@GFAL_Official) November 11, 2026
The company has emphasized that blockchain participation will remain optional. Players will be able to construct decks, participate in battles, and experience the core gameplay without connecting a cryptocurrency wallet.
However, GFAL has not yet disclosed the marketplace launch date or identified which collectible cards will qualify for trading.
The optional Web3 model is intended to provide digital ownership and trading capabilities without making cryptocurrency wallets a requirement for accessing the game’s primary features.
A PC release is also planned, with distribution expected through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
GFAL Expands Its Gaming Development Roadmap
The revival was announced in October alongside two additional projects: Legends, a football management game, and Diamond Jewels Solitaire.
According to the studio’s development roadmap, all three titles are scheduled to enter testing during the fourth quarter. Legends is expected to receive an alpha release, while Diamond Jewels Solitaire is planned for beta testing.
The return of World War II: TCG represents part of GFAL‘s broader effort to expand its gaming portfolio across mobile and PC platforms while incorporating optional digital asset ownership features.
