Steam News19 February 20264mo ago

New Playtest Build Live

New Playtest Build Is Live It’s been a little while since the last playtest build at the end of January… and a lot has happened since then.

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What changed

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UI and audio

addedNew Playtest Build Is LiveA brand new build is now available, and it includes several major updates and visual improvements.

added📜 Game HistoryYou can now review your previous matches. Track outcomes, revisit games, and see how your play has evolved over time.

added⚔️ The ArmoryThe new Armory system has been introduced, laying the foundation for loadouts, customization, and future strategic options.

changed♟️ New Chess PiecesUpdated piece visuals are rolling out, including refreshed designs for:

added♟️ New Chess PiecesThese new models better match the evolving art direction and improve clarity on the board.

changed🎨 UI & Artwork ImprovementsMultiple UI elements and visual assets have been refined to create a cleaner, more cohesive presentation across the game.

Kingsfall:Chess changes

addedA brand new build is now available, and it includes several major updates and visual improvements.

addedYou can now review your previous matches. Track outcomes, revisit games, and see how your play has evolved over time.

addedThe new Armory system has been introduced, laying the foundation for loadouts, customization, and future strategic options.

changedUpdated piece visuals are rolling out, including refreshed designs for:

addedThese new models better match the evolving art direction and improve clarity on the board.

New Playtest Build Is Live

It’s been a little while since the last playtest build at the end of January… and a lot has happened since then.

A brand new build is now available, and it includes several major updates and visual improvements.

✨ What’s New

🗣️ AI Chat Responses

The AI now reacts during matches with dynamic chat responses. Each opponent has more personality, creating a more immersive and lively experience during play.

📜 Game History

You can now review your previous matches. Track outcomes, revisit games, and see how your play has evolved over time.

⚔️ The Armory

The new Armory system has been introduced, laying the foundation for loadouts, customization, and future strategic options.

♟️ New Chess Pieces

Updated piece visuals are rolling out, including refreshed designs for:

King
Pawn
Knight
Bishop
Rook

These new models better match the evolving art direction and improve clarity on the board.

🎨 UI & Artwork Improvements

Multiple UI elements and visual assets have been refined to create a cleaner, more cohesive presentation across the game.

Source

Steam News / 19 February 2026

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