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Full Shattered Chess update
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What changed
- UI and audio
- Gameplay
- Balance
- Fixes
- Store
- Events
Shattered Chess changes
Shattered Chess launches officially on June 5, 2026.
The final major update for the demo is now live.
Demo Update Includes
Changes to UI for Main Menu and Game Scene
Updated difficulty images
White aura around pieces for better visibility and contrast
Passives and Effects balance changes
Fixed upgraded passives text bugs
New Movement Upgrade mechanic
Added images for every boss
New background music
New Mechanic - Movement Upgrades
Every piece can now upgrade its movement during a run.
Level 1 = standard movement
Level 2 and Level 3 unlock stronger movement patterns
Build your run around upgraded pieces, powerful passives and insane combo synergies.
Removed From The Demo
Tyrant King difficulty (available in the full game)
Rustic piece skin (available in the full game)
Full Game Features
5 Unique Difficulties
Each difficulty introduces completely new rules and forces you to adapt your strategy.
Honest King
Tyrant King
King of Pawns
Tradeoff King
Cursed King
30 Bosses
24 medium difficulty bosses
6 hard difficulty bosses
Every boss changes the flow of the run with unique mechanics and disruptive rules.
Boss Rush Mode
Available for every difficulty for players looking for a true challenge. Every round is now a boss fight. Defeat all bosses in a single run to claim victory.
Customization & Unlockables
6 piece skin sets
6 tile skin sets
Passive collections
Effect collections
Prepare for a chess game that completely shatters the rules. See you on June 5, 2026. ♟️🔥
Source
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