The First Ranked Season Sets a Friday Start

Background: The studio had previously tried an early ranked mode, and Night Watchman had reached third place on the internal test leaderboard. The first season needed to turn a short trial into competition with a regular rhythm, so the team had to give players a clear start time and a prize worth pursuing.

Today: The announcement for the first ranked season was published, with matches set to begin Friday and limited-edition physical cards as prizes. Night Watchman asked in the chat whether the format would continue the earlier ranked experience. Studio members did not rush to promise details; they first made the start day and reward clear so players could arrange their time and prepare teams.

Impact and next: Ranked play moved from a one-off trial toward an event with a season identity, and the limited physical cards gave the outcome a visible keepsake. The matches had not yet begun, and players still had to test the scoring and specific rules in play; the studio would next see whether actual matches could meet the expectations.