Introduction
This page archives the history of images used for the "splash" screen when launching the Star Wars: Card Trader digital App. It's the first image the user sees before continuing to the loading screen. The image changes periodically, following a big event such as a major software update or launch of a new Base series.
Please note: the list is incomplete and not all images have been captured. Some images are difficult to track down, as they are no longer available within the app and there is no official archive of these images easily accessible online. The list will continue to be updated as more information and images are found.
History
| Splash Image | Description | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
 | The splash image was changed with the v20.6.0 update on October 28, 2024 celebrating the app's 10th Anniversary. | October 28, 2024 |
  | The splash image was changed with the v19.19.0 update on October 13, 2023. | October 13, 2021 |
  | The splash image was changed at some point after November of 2021 and October 13, 2023. | 2022 |
  | The splash image was changed in preparation for the launch of 2022 Base - Series 1. The image change came in an iOS app update, which was released in v17.0.2 on Nov 11, 2021.[1] | Nov 2021[1] |
  | The splash image was changed in a minor update, which saw the removal of Cara Dune, and replaced with Fennec Shand. Note, we think it was updated in v15.3.0 released around Feb 17, 2021. | Feb 2021 |
  | The splash image was updated following the launch of version 14.0.0 for the season 2 release of The Mandalorian. | Oct 22, 2020 |
  | The splash image was updated following the launch of 2020 Base - Series 2 for the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. | May 19, 2020 |
  | The splash image was updated following the launch of a major software update (version 10.0.1) featuring a new look / layout and the release of 2020 Base Series.[2] | Nov 22, 2019[2] |
| No image | New Splash Screen & Icon: New year, new look! A new version of the launch screen and app icon added (SWCT version 9.3.2).[3] | Jan 10, 2019[3] |
  | The splash image was updated following the launch of SWCT version 8.4.0 with Hoth theme.[4][5] | Feb 5, 2018[4][5] |
  | Celebrating the upcoming Force Friday event with updated splash screen featuring Star Wars: The Last Jedi.[6] | Aug 31, 2017[6] |
  | To celebrate the release of the newest film in the Star Wars saga, Topps launched a major update featuring new favourites from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, hand-painted scenes from the film, and legendary weapons and characters.[7] | Dec 21, 2015[7] |
  | Celebrating Force Friday with updated splash screen and icon featuring Star Wars: The Force Awakens characters.[8] | Sep 4, 2015[8] |
  | Splash screen in use around July 2015.[9] | 2015[9] |
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 New Star Wars Version 17.0.2 is Live! – toppsbunt.com. (2021-11-11) (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Welcome to the New Star Wars Card Trader! – cardhoard.com. (2019-11-22) (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Version 9.3.2: Stability & Bug Fixes – cardhoard.com. (2019-01-10) (backup link)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 SWCT Version 8.4.0 Available! See article for Patch Notes. Topps Admin – toppsapps.com. (2018-02-05) (backup link)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1
Topps STAR WARS Card Trader (@ToppsSWCT) on Twitter: "That new splash screen! Snowflake #Hoth #SWCT" (2018-02-05) (backup link)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Topps STAR WARS Card Trader (@ToppsSWCT) on Twitter: "A sneak peek at our new #SWCT splash screen ahead of #ForceFriday!!! #ForceFridayII #TheLastJedi #StarWars" (2017-08-31) (backup link)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 THERE’S BEEN AN AWAKENING IN STAR WARS: CARD TRADER – starwars.com. (2015-12-21) (backup link)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Topps Star Wars Card Trader Celebrates Force Friday with Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cards and More! Jason Ward – makingstarwars.net. (2015-09-04) (backup link)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 THE LOWDOWN ON THE STAR WARS CARD TRADER APP Amy Ratcliffe – archive.nerdist.com. (2015-07-30) (backup link)