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Patch 5.7 — Puzzles, Balance Changes & Bug Fixes
Puzzles are here! A new puzzle mode has been added to the game. More details to come as the feature evolves. Balance Changes Ghost — When a non-attacking move enters a Ghost's square, both pieces are now knocked out ins…
Store11 changesFixGameplay - Chess Ultimate
Version 5.6
Chess Ultimate 5.6 Update Major highlights 2 new characters added the first new characters since launch Major checker rework balance changes and new behavior New characters Dragon (16 points) moves like a bishop + knigh…
Store32 changes1 numericFix - Chess Ultimate
Version 5.5
Version 5.5 Patch Notes Gameplay - Added a Play Again button after matches. - You can now avoid specific players to prevent matching with them in queue. - If a tournament game is about to start while you are in a match,…
Store9 changesFixGameplay - Chess Ultimate
Chess Ultimate — Version 5.4 Update
Version 5.4 Patch Notes Gameplay - Matchmade games now randomize Player 1 and Player 2. - Added threefold repetition draws. - Added a Ban button to the bottom-left of character details in Draft Mode to make banning easi…
Security8 changes2 numericFix - Chess Ultimate
Tournament Showdown Update!
---Version 5.0 - (August 13 2025)--- -Weekly Tournaments will now be held in game every Saturday. -Custom rules added to friendly and vs Cpu games. -Added ally outline. -Changed character descriptions to be more concise…
Announcement4 changesGameplayBalance - Chess Ultimate
Version 4.9 - Battle Pass upgrade!
Version 4.9 --Battle Pass Update-- -Added free items. -You now get a 30% exp boost when you buy the battle pass. -Added icons- -Crying Cloud Icon. -Referee Icon. -Fishing Bear Icon. -Added Emotes- -Thinking Emote. -Angr…
Store10 changesGameplayUI/audio - Chess Ultimate
Ghosts and Snipers Update – Patch 4.881
--Balance-- -You can now move through your own ghost! -Sniper can't shoot their own team anymore. --Bug Fixes-- -Random disconnects from the server. -Jester bug. -Parasite bug. -Penguin bugs. -Mage/Minion interaction. -…
Announcement3 changesBalanceServer - Chess Ultimate
Version 4.87
--Bug Report Feature Added-- -You can now send me a replay and description of the replay to help squash those bugs. --UPDATED TRANSLATIONS-- -The language translations should be more accurate now. --Bug Fixes-- -Copy Ca…
Announcement3 changesGameplayPerformance - Chess Ultimate
Creator Codes + Default Camera Position Setting – Patch 4.86 is Live!
Version 4.86 - (April 08 2025) -Added creator code functionality. (If you're a content creator and want a code let me know via discord!) -Added discord button on main menu. -Added a way to set your default camera view.…
Announcement3 changesGameplay - Chess Ultimate
Visual Glow-Up + Bug Squash Bonanza!
--Visual Update-- --Bug Fixes-- -Visual fixes. -Many menu fixes. -Resync issue with characters on cooldown. --Balance Change-- -Buffed Giant point cost changed from 5 -> 1. -Nerfed Pawn point cost changed from 2 -> 3. -…
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