Witsteen has officially unveiled a new digital trading card game called Battle for Randland. The game takes its cues directly from author Robert Jordan’s sprawling fantasy saga The Wheel of Time. Maybe you’ve heard about the show, instead?
Battle for Randland is the official licensed digital trading card game based on the 14-volume series. The series first started under Jordan and was completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan’s death in 2007.
The new project was once incubated at Aether Games under the name Cards of Eternity. But after moving to Witsteen BV, the whole thing was rebuilt from the ground up. That reboot means no blockchain elements, modern systems, and full cross-platform play for PC and mobile.
What’s the story?
In Battle for Randland, you’ll choose allegiances with factions pulled right out of the novels. You can side with the White Tower, the Borderlands, the Aiel, or the Seanchan Empire.
The cards are rooted in the lore, drawing on leaders, companions, spells, and artefacts that longtime readers will immediately recognise. Deck-building is at the heart of the game. The boards are presented in 3D with animated companions and magical effects.
Check out the game’s visuals on its official YouTube channel.
The game includes ranked play, casual matches and PvE battles. On top of the usual one-on-one duels, a 2v2 mode is also in the works.
When will the game launch?
Witsteen hasn’t given any release date yet. The game is up on Steam and the Epic Games Store, but they’re yet to list it on the mobile app stores. Beta access sign-ups are also open now on the official website.
In case you don’t know about The Wheel of Time, let me tell you a bit about it. The book series has been a cornerstone of fantasy literature since the first book was released in 1990. What was supposed to be a trilogy became 14 volumes, a prequel, and three companion books.
The last three novels, The Gathering Storm in 2009, Towers of Midnight in 2010, and A Memory of Light in 2013, were completed by Brandon Sanderson based on Jordan’s extensive notes. The series has been adapted into comics, a tabletop card game, a soundtrack album and more.
And of course, Amazon Prime Video ran a three-season adaptation of The Wheel of Time from 2021 through 2025. Also, read our news on Duet Ducks: Rhythm Game Mixes Rhythm with Virtual Pet Simulator, Out Now.
