CD Projekt RED, the developer and publisher of "Gwent: The Witcher Card Game," revealed a new draft-based game mode called Gwent Arena.

According to PC Gamer, the developers of the game announced the news via a live stream. In the new draft-based game mode, players will be facing Gaunter O'Dimm, also known as the "Man of Glass" — the main adversary in the "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone" expansion. Gwent Arena will enable players to build their decks with all available cards including premiums, without restriction on faction, card rarity or duplicates. CD Projekt recommended that players focus on individual high-value cards rather than on synergy.

Players who are interested to join the Gwent Arena run have to pay 150 ore ("Gwent's" in-game currency) or $1.99. Runs will be ended after nine successful contracts are completed or three players die. To make up for the amount players need to pay, they have a guaranteed one Keg, even if they failed to complete a contract. On the other hand, players with good performance get better rewards — they may be able to obtain a randomly chosen premium Legendary card for completing nine contracts.

The release date for the new draft-based game mode has not yet been announced as it is still under testing. PC Gamer said that although things are not yet finalized for Gwent Arena, the news about a draft-based mode to be soon released will be seen as good news for players as the development of that kind of mode has been highly requested.

"Gwent: The Witcher Card Game" is a free-to-play turn-based card game for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Players must play one card each turn from their deck composed of 25 to 40 cards. Each deck belongs to a faction with different play styles and different leaders. Players win by amassing the highest score in the board and at the same time, by winning two of the three rounds needed.