Rallies and Referees Have Evolved

Rallies have Evolved – And Participation Means More Than Ever

In Wildcard, the Arena may be where the battles happen, but the soul of the Exhibition Series lives in the crowd. The energy of the fans. The anticipation. The decisions made in real time from the stands.

Now, that energy is being rewarded more than ever.

With the launch of Rallies v2, the Wildcard Exhibition Series enters a new era of interactive participation. Rallies v2 is the evolution of Wildcard Rallies —real-time decision making, momentum swings, and smarter recognition for fans who shape the experience.

The Referees have taken notice.

What are Rallies?

Rallies v2 lets Wildcard fans interact with live Exhibition Series matches by choosing which team they believe will win—Red or Blue—and rallying behind their pick using Credits.

Here’s how it works:

• Each match starts a new Rally!
• At any point during the match, you can rally behind Red or Blue with your Credits.
• Everyone who rallies (winning or losing) scores Baseline Points.
• The more Credits you rally, the more Baseline Points you score (no matter which team you rally for).

Here’s how you win:

• Every time you rally, you’re also contributing to a global Rally Level.
• Rally Level is shared across all fans in the arena. The more people rally, the more Rally Level goes up for everyone.
• Rally Level determines the amount of Bonus Points available for winning Rallies.
• Your share of Bonus Points is determined by how many Credits you put into Winning Rallies, and at what Multiplier.
• At the end of each Rally, Bonus Points are distributed proportionally to Winning Rallies, based on the amount of Credits and the Multiplier of each Winning Rally.

Here’s what it means:

• All Rallies are valuable. You’re showing your support for the stream, and you’re scoring points for doing so - no matter which team you rally for!
• Paying attention to the game actually matters. Can you read the field? Are you good at predicting what’s going to happen during the match? You can turn that knowledge into rallying for the winning team, and score even more bonus points when you’re right.
• Rallying sooner is almost always better than rallying later. Especially if you’re good at predicting the winners. Rallying for the winning team while the odds are less obvious will always score you more bonus points than someone who spends the same amount of credits to rally that same team later, when the multipliers are less favorable.
• We win together. Every time Rally Level goes up, bonus points increase. The more people participate, the larger the bonus pool is for everyone.

This isn’t about guessing before kickoff. It’s about watching closely, reading momentum, and making smart, timely decisions as the match unfolds.

Whether you make your call in the opening seconds or in the final moments, your participation matters—and the Referees are watching.

Referees Have Evolved

The Referees have always distributed $WC. Now, with Rallies evolving, so are the referees.

Referees now operate within a dynamic range of rewards. Each stream has a minimum pool of $WC available—but the final amount is actually determined over the course of the stream, based on the degree to which fans engage. The more fans participate and rally, the more rewards get unlocked.

Rallies, rally levels, and the points that individual rally participants score, are currently one of the strongest signals that referees are watching for, but they are not the only factor that goes into the referees’ decisions. Just like in the real world, our referees also have minds of their own , with their own unique preferences, personalities, and perspectives. Referees take into account multiple factors (including randomness), and these factors can and will evolve over time.

The Referees aren’t simply tallying actions. They’re interpreting the experience. They’re identifying what created the most excitement, energy, and engagement—and rewarding accordingly. This new version of Rallies is currently the central focus, and as we evolve and ship new features like Rallies, we’ll continue to keep you updated on how you can maximize your engagement and contributions during Wildcard live streams!  

Steam Wishlist = Bonus $WC

And speaking of… there’s now one more way you can help the whole community, AND get the referees attention at the same time - WISHLISTING!

As Wildcard reaches wishlist milestones on Steam, the referees will unlock additional bonus pools of $WC, which will be distributed to players during Wildcard events.

The formula is simple: more wishlists, more $WC, more rewards for those fans in the stands!

If you haven’t added Wildcard to your Steam wishlist yet—now’s the time.

Wildpasses Prioritize Access and Perks

Wildpasses have always been about access and opportunity. We were extremely happy to distribute nearly 20% of the entire supply of $WC to Wildpass holders as a surprise retroactive airdrop, and we’ve been excited to see Wildpass holders continuing to receive additional rewards simply by showing up to Wildcard streamed games on Thousands.

Going forward, as the Wildcard referees increasingly shift their focus to distributing $WC rewards to users who actively engage and contribute during a stream, the Wildpass will continue to prove its utility by providing:

• Priority access to all Exhibition Series streams
• Bonus Credits for use in Stream Apps like Rallies v2
• Front-of-the-line (and in some cases exclusive) access and automatic whitelist to upcoming Wildcard opportunities
• Discounts, special offers, and long-term perks across the Wildcard ecosystem

A Wildpass is and will always be your access to the best seat in the house.

One Last Thing: Don’t Try to Game the System

Some players have been spreading Wildpasses across wallets, trying to trick the Referees.

It doesn’t work. It never has. And the Referees are not amused.

It wastes gas. It doesn’t increase your rewards. And it might get you completely ignored.

Want $WC? Participate. Be present. Show up where the action is—and the Referees will see you.

And maybe, just maybe… they’re starting to look beyond the stream. Word is, they’ve begun scanning the timeline. You never know what might catch their eye.