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Limited edition packs with five cards began being distributed in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]], which, once sold out, were not available for purchase again. As with physical card games, cards come in a variety of rarities and will feature a variety of creatures and characters from the history of the series. Distinct from most games, the developers decided to distinguish between the cosmetic aspects of the item, a card frame, and the actual card itself, and these things are customisable and sold separately.<ref>[https://andyhauser.medium.com/card-frames-explained-doctor-who-worlds-apart-spotlight-f0b5ea2a05a8 Card Frames]</ref> In order to ensure that there were no disputes over who owned what game pieces, Reality Gaming Group decided to implement blockchain technology for use in this game.<ref name="DWTV"></ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20220521231557/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2020/08/14/doctor-who-worlds-apart-takes-bbc-studios-into-blockchain-gaming-with-digital-trading-card-game/ Doctor Who: Worlds Apart takes BBC Studios into Blockchain Gaming with digital trading card game]</ref> | Limited edition packs with five cards began being distributed in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]], which, once sold out, were not available for purchase again. As with physical card games, cards come in a variety of rarities and will feature a variety of creatures and characters from the history of the series. Distinct from most games, the developers decided to distinguish between the cosmetic aspects of the item, a card frame, and the actual card itself, and these things are customisable and sold separately.<ref>[https://andyhauser.medium.com/card-frames-explained-doctor-who-worlds-apart-spotlight-f0b5ea2a05a8 Card Frames]</ref> In order to ensure that there were no disputes over who owned what game pieces, Reality Gaming Group decided to implement blockchain technology for use in this game.<ref name="DWTV"></ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20220521231557/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2020/08/14/doctor-who-worlds-apart-takes-bbc-studios-into-blockchain-gaming-with-digital-trading-card-game/ Doctor Who: Worlds Apart takes BBC Studios into Blockchain Gaming with digital trading card game]</ref> | ||
After the October wave of releases, players were able to acquire more cards in sets.<ref name="giz">[http://web.archive.org/web/20200907175626/https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/doctor-who-worlds-apart/ The BBC's Making a Blockchain-Based Trading Game for Doctor Who]</ref> The game went into early access alpha in [[December (releases)|December]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]]<ref>[https://dappradar.com/blog/doctor-who-card-game-launches-early-access-alpha Alpha]</ref> and open beta in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/TrilbeeReviews/status/1585303908934594563 Open Beta]</ref> Further updates were unveiled in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]<ref>[https://doctorwho-worldsapart.com/news/the-latest-updates-have-arrived-build-decks-complete-quests-and-upgrade-cards/ ''The Latest Updates Have Arrived'' on the official ''Doctor WHol: Worlds Apart'' website]</ref> and [[February (releases)|February]] [[ | After the October wave of releases, players were able to acquire more cards in sets.<ref name="giz">[http://web.archive.org/web/20200907175626/https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/doctor-who-worlds-apart/ The BBC's Making a Blockchain-Based Trading Game for Doctor Who]</ref> The game went into early access alpha in [[December (releases)|December]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]]<ref>[https://dappradar.com/blog/doctor-who-card-game-launches-early-access-alpha Alpha]</ref> and open beta in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/TrilbeeReviews/status/1585303908934594563 Open Beta]</ref> Further updates were unveiled in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]<ref>[https://doctorwho-worldsapart.com/news/the-latest-updates-have-arrived-build-decks-complete-quests-and-upgrade-cards/ ''The Latest Updates Have Arrived'' on the official ''Doctor WHol: Worlds Apart'' website]</ref> and [[February (releases)|February]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/DoctorWhoWA/status/1755170178843701695 ''Doctor Who: Worlds Apart'' on Twitter]</ref> The latter announcement was also accompanied by the release of a [[mini-episode]] which used the real-world game interface as a depiction of [[UNIT]]'s [[visual interface]] database, allowing characters to discuss the updates in an in-universe context. The narrative continued to tie in heavily with the ''Time Lord Victorious'' multi-media event, even though it had otherwise concluded over a year prior. | ||
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