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Steam News21 May 20261mo ago

Shattered Chess Release Date

Shattered Chess launches officially on June 5, 2026. The final major update for the demo is now live.

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What changed

1 fix5 additions10 changes0 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Fixes
  • Store
  • Events
changedDemo Update IncludesChanges to UI for Main Menu and Game Scene
changedDemo Update IncludesUpdated difficulty images
changedDemo Update IncludesPassives and Effects balance changes
fixedDemo Update IncludesFixed upgraded passives text bugs
addedDemo Update IncludesNew Movement Upgrade mechanic
addedDemo Update IncludesAdded images for every boss

Shattered Chess changes

changedChanges to UI for Main Menu and Game Scene
changedUpdated difficulty images
changedPassives and Effects balance changes
fixedFixed upgraded passives text bugs
addedNew Movement Upgrade mechanic

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

Steam News / 21 May 2026

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