- Steam Matchmaking Fix - 24 April 2026
We’ve just rolled out a fresh Steam build aimed at squashing that pesky matchmaking bug that’s been blocking crossplay with mobile players. Jump in and get those matches flowing again!While we’re here, we’ve also synced up trading by reducing the gem cost to refill Trade Tokens from 50 to 30, bringing Steam in line with mobile. The rest of our recent trading updates are next up for Steam, so stay tuned.Thanks again for sticking with us while we got this one unlocked.And as always…Keep it CUE
- ❄️Festive Balance Patch❄️ - 15 December 2025
Today’s Balance Update comes in two parts: two Mythic tweaks to shake up deckbuilding, and a visit from three Christmas ghosts - starting with one waving a warning about some 2019 “Christmas past” cards that haven’t aged well. Check out the blogpost below for the full list of changes! Festive Balance Patch: https://www.cardstheuniverseandeverything.com/blog/festive-balance-patch
- Patch 2.11.21.PC5 - 11 December 2025
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Patch 2.11.21.PC4 - 16 October 2025
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Player 456… your next challenge awaits. - 13 October 2025
Think you can survive Playtime? Three new Limited cards have just entered the game - each one inspired by iconic moments that test your nerve, patience, and luck.🔴Red Light, Green Light – Freeze! Don’t move… or lose your chance to play.🍬Dalgona – Deep breaths. Precision is everything if you want to survive.📝Ddakji – Flip your fate… and your opponent’s score.Will you make it to the next round?
- September Shinies: Part One✨ - 8 September 2025
Feeling those Monday blues? Don’t sweat it - we’ve unleashed some extra Shinyness to blast away the gloom.A shiny new squad has just crash-landed! So if you’ve been hoarding Amur Leopards, eyeing up Horned Ghost Crabs, or secretly funnelling your life savings into Fog (we won’t judge), today’s the jackpot. Today’s lineup: Amur Leopard, Antimatter, Christ the Redeemer, Fog, Horned Ghost Crab, Platform Shoe, Brown Dwarf, Catnip, Ceratosaurus, Common Octopus, Date Masamune, Figure Skating.Go forth, admire the fresh art, and get those Shinies!Keep it CUE.
- What Connects a Lizard, a Prophetess & a Chemist?🤷 - 4 August 2025
What Connects a Lizard, a Prophetess & a Chemist? Find out this week in CUE!👀 🦎 Emperor Newt A great card to pick up for your Amphibians deck but also one to keep handy for mounting those comebacks!📖 Eurycleia A vital card for your Original Odyssey decks. Now’s the perfect time to revisit the stories - so when the film hits theatres, you’ll be ready to wow your friends with your knowledge.⚛️ Abu Bakr Al-RaziA Marvellous Medicine big hitter! You'll need this to take those decks to the next level, giving great buffs to your deck and some great ramping power for those final turns.
- PC Patch Drop: Arena Glow-Up & UI Fixes - 30 July 2025
PC gamers, this one's for you.We’ve spruced up our Arena backgrounds on mobile, and today, we’re stretching them out for those of you who like to play CUE on the big screen.Hop into a game and hit us up with your thoughts in our Steam Community Hub!PC Patch NotesThe Arenas have been given a fresh coat of paint. Go check them out!Improved the “Contact Us” button functionalityPressing the Escape key should now correctly exit menus across the gameSearch bar should now be visible when making tradesKeep it CUE!
- 2.11.32.PC2 - 30 July 2025
General Notes The Arenas have been given a fresh coat of paint! Improved the “Contact Us” button Pressing the Escape key should now correctly exit menus across the game Search bar should now be visible when making trades
- Nature, Muscle & Meowstery!🐈 - 28 July 2025
It's all happening this week in CUE! Lets take a look at some of the key cards you can look to pick up this week. We've also got our new battle arenas hopefully dropping this week so keep your eyes tuned for a widescreen upgrade!👀 🌊 Freshwater Pearl Mussel A great Oceans card to pick up keep in your hand. Powering up your cards as the cycle through your deck! 💪 George Hackenschmidt If your card's already packing serious punch, George is stepping in to crank things up even more! 🐈 Himalayan CatCute Cats fans, this one’s for you! Sure, maybe half our team is obsessed, but we know you're out there too - and you're going to want to grab the Himalayan Cat for your collection.
- Six New Reasons to Love XP Levels✨ - 24 July 2025
The wait is over - brand new rewards have landed in your XP Levels tiers!We’ve been itching to spill the beans, and now we can: FOUR new cards and TWO new Shiny variants have joined your Level Up tiers! Go ahead, cue the dramatic drumroll...Say hello to:Constantine the Great (he’s kind of a big deal)Faun (50% goat, 100% fabulous)Molecules (tiny but mighty)Trading Card Game (awesome? Most definitely.)And give a warm welcome to:Shiny AnubisShiny Olympus Mons You’ll find these new Level Up cards nestled in your current XP Levels - ready and waiting to be earned. Already blitzed past those tiers? No biggie! These new recruits will be magically appearing in your collection very soon.Your new Shiny variants are only obtainable through XP Level rewards - so no multiple copies required. So what are you waiting for? Get climbing that ladder.Keep it CUE!
- The Week Ahead: Fancy Footwear, Fiery Deities, and Coding Legends - 21 July 2025
It’s a jam-packed week in CUE, with everything from American Folklore to Raging Rivers on the horizon - but before the full wave hits, we’re giving you a sneak peek at a few standout cards to kick things off.TonatiuhWe’re starting strong with the Aztec sun god himself - Tōnatiuh. Known for his golden face, fiery hair, and perpetually worried expression, he’s battled through the underworld time and again just to bring us the sunrise. But that kind of grind doesn’t come cheap - he needed a steady supply of human hearts to keep going. Honestly? Can’t blame him.60 permanent power is up for grabs if you can weave 4 Exploring the Stars cards into your deck building this week.Flip-FlopsThe sun’s been blazing over here at CUE, and we’re definitely craving a cool sea breeze - but there’s no time to chill. Our latest fancy fashion card has just landed, and we’re racing to get our hands on it. If…
- Energy Crisis Averted! Buffs Included and New Shinies. - 18 July 2025
A New Batch Well well, someone’s been good this week… because a fresh batch of Shinies is headed your way! Give a warm welcome to your new Shiny friends:Amazon River Dolphin, Aries, Fuma Kotaro, Hygge, Japanese Bobtail, Kitsune, Mount Fuji, Ouroboros, Sally Ride, Shiba Inu, Statue of Liberty, and Titanic.And if you’re on the hunt for those last few copies, swing by the store and check out the latest Shining Armor pack - filled with the newest Shiny drops. Card ChangesThese changes are all about shifting how Energy manipulation is handled on play - mainly to tackle those game aborts players have been reporting. And while we were under the hood, we figured we’d throw in some extra buffs too.Scroll down for the full scoop on what’s changed: MycoplasmaCurrent Ability: :play: The card opposite this loses -50:power: and costs -2:energy: permanently.New Ability: :play: The card opposite this l…
- Adventures Has Arrived on PC! - 10 July 2025
Calling all PC players (and yes, mobile fans - you’re always welcome too): Adventures is now live on PC!Step into the action on the big screen as you take on thrilling challenges, battle mighty bosses, and earn exclusive rewards along the way. If this is your first time jumping in, your journey begins with New Beginnings, where the Velociraptor and Narwhal await - featuring brand-new cosmetics and shiny new variants ready to be unlocked.We’re thrilled to open the doors of Adventures to our PC community, and this is just the start. Keep your eyes peeled - new chapters are on the horizon for everyone, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next!Keep it CUE!
- 2.11.32.PC1 - Adventures - 9 July 2025
Adventures are here! Jump into CUE’s brand-new game mode right now on PC! Take on challenges, face off against epic bosses, and unlock exclusive rewards along the way. Your first stop? New Beginnings, where the Velociraptor and Narwhal await - with fresh cosmetics and shiny new variants up for grabs. General Notes Adventures are now available on PC The Golden Spinner is now available on PC
- Sword in the Balance Patch⚔️ - 30 June 2025
Hey folks! In a smaller offering than usual, we’re changing a total of four cards today - two buffs, and two nerfs. The reasoning behind two of these will be apparent to a lot of players, and we hope it goes a long way to improving your enjoyment of CUE. As ever, we appreciate your feedback in shaping the future of the game!Without further ado… BuffsNeo-FuturismNew Ability:draw: If your deck has exactly 9 Arts & Culture cards and 7 or more Futurology cards, your cards, wherever they are, gain +20:power: until played.Change:We’ve lowered the Futurology card requirement from exactly 9 to 7 or more. While the classic 9/9 split deck is still a fun and flavorful option, freeing up those 2 slots should leave some breathing room for more generic Science buffers.Uther PendragonNew Ability:play: If your deck has 9 or more Arthurian Legends cards, your non-Arthurian Legends cards, wherever they a…
- We’d rather be SHINAYYY!✨ - 27 June 2025
Like a treasure you’d put straight into your deck, we’ve got a set of brand new shinayyy...Okay, enough of the singing. Our latest batch of Shiny cards is today, featuring Yellowjacket, Pyromancy, and the cutest little European Hamster you’ve ever seen.If you’re scrambling for those last few ingredients, make sure to check out the Shiny pack in the store right now. And don’t miss the full list of Shiny cards below!Keep it CUE.Shiny cards dropping today: Acrocanthosaurus, Cloning, European Hamster, Faberge Eggs, Fortune Cookie, John Hancock, Mantis Shrimp, Pyromancy, Sandro Botticelli, Sphynx, Triceratops, and Yellowjacket.
- Patch 2.11.21.PC3 - 19 June 2025
Achievement changes in preparation for Adventures feature!
- Adventures: A Sneak Peek!👀 - 18 June 2025
Adventures is nearly here! A brand-new mode full of themed challenges, epic boss fights, and a treasure trove of exclusive rewards. Think part questline, part progression track - with a few surprises lurking off the beaten path.It’ll be landing on Mobile first, with the PC launch hot on its heels. Can’t wait that long? You can always hop onto Mobile using the same account and start your journey early. We won’t blame you. We've managed to sneak behind the scenes and bring you some spoilers ahead of the launch:We have new Shiny cards that will be exclusive to the Adventures Reward Track!Plenty of Cosmetics will be up for grabs whilst you work your way through Adventures!You'll be working through your first 4 chapters when Adventures launches - with more coming soon...We've had a few leaks and a few guesses at what boss battles the community will face... Stay tuned for more Adventures cont…
- 167 Error: Vanquished - 18 June 2025
Hello again!👋We’ve tracked down the sneaky cause behind those 167 Errors and zapped it - everything should be back to normal now!Huge thanks for your patience, your reports, and for hanging in there while we got things sorted. We’re keeping a close watch just in case anything else tries to act up, and we’ll be finding a way to make it up to you soon.Really appreciate you all - and sorry again for the disruption!
