We are excited to bring players the 3.05 rules update for Highlander: The Card Game. This update introduces two foundational changes to the game: a rework of the Hard Exertion rule and the introduction of fully sequential attack and defense resolution. Together, these changes clean up long-standing edge cases in competitive play, open up new design space, and make every exchange at the table more dynamic and strategic. For a deeper look at the thinking behind these changes, check out our...

The 3.05 rules update brings two foundational changes to the game we all know and love, both aimed at improving gameplay for every player and making the game more dynamic. But before we get into the nuts and bolts of what else has been improved with this update, it’s worth taking a step back and looking at how we got here. Highlander: The Card Game has always stood apart from other TCGs, largely because of the Swordmaster System. For a core system that dates back over 30 years, born out of...

We are excited to bring players the latest rules update for Highlander the Card Game Type 2 (2nd Edition). This update isn't nearly as comprehensive and sprawling as the 3.0 update, but we think the that changes introduced will make gameplay more exciting and balanced for all players. Alongside the latest rules update, we’ve also released an accompanying set of new errata cards. These can be found in the Card Database and the Errata page. The new rule book enhances gameplay with modern...