Fans of The Wheel of Time universe are in for a refreshed reveal as Belgian studio Witsteen officially rebrands its long-anticipated digital card game. Previously known as Battle for Randland, the project now carries a more thematic and community-driven name: Heroes and Forsaken: The Wheel of Time Digital Card Game. Alongside the new title, the studio has also confirmed a revised release window of Q1 2026, giving the team time to enhance stability, balance, and presentation before launch.
A Name Inspired by Community Feedback
Witsteen’s decision to adopt the new Heroes and Forsaken title stems directly from months of input from players, creators, and partners across multiple platforms. The team explains that the new name captures the core fantasy of The Wheel of Time more clearly, emphasizing the game’s faction-driven identity system, where players align with the forces of the Light or the Forsaken.
According to the studio, the goal was simple: choose a title that resonates with long-time fans of Robert Jordan’s world while remaining inviting to newcomers entering Randland for the first time.
Updated Branding Rolls Out Across Platforms
With the renaming made official, Witsteen is updating the game’s logo, store listings, and visual assets across digital storefronts and social channels. Press kits, FAQs, and community documentation are already transitioning to the new title. Players can expect to see the updated branding appear gradually as platforms complete their refresh cycles.
What Stays the Same for Players
While the title has changed, the heart of the project has not. Witsteen confirms that licensing, creative vision, gameplay direction, and player progress—including existing Steam wishlists and Google Play pre-registrations—all carry forward seamlessly to the new name. Fans who have already shown their support will not need to take any additional steps.
Launch Window Shifts to Q1 2026
To ensure a polished, fully functional launch, the studio has moved the release window to early 2026. The added development time will allow the team to finalize online systems, refine card balance, and elevate the visual and UI presentation—all crucial for delivering a competitive digital card game with long-term goals.
Witsteen emphasizes that this adjustment is intended to prioritize player experience from day one.
Stay Connected and Sign Up
Players eager to join the world of Heroes and Forsaken can still sign up, wishlist, or pre-register using the official links:
- Website and email updates: heroesandforsaken.com
- Google Play pre-registration
- Steam wishlist
