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• Patch Notes·10 Jun 2026Official

  Today Update!

  Hi everyone!Thank you for playing Shattered Chess! I hope you're enjoying the game.Today I've released a new update that adds a highly requested feature along with several bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.New FeatureRun Save Progress AddedYou can now leave a run while you're in the shop, and your progress will be saved at that shop. When you return, you'll be able to continue from where you left off.Please note that leaving the game in any other way (such as ALT+F4) will not save your current run. If you want to continue later, make sure to leave while in the shop using the Leave Run button (under the Respawn pieces button).Additionally, during a round you can now use the Give Up button to abandon the run. This button is disabled while the shop is open.Changes & FixesReduced the text length for several quests. Some players felt that certain quest descriptions were too long, so they have been simplified and made easier to read.In Boss Rush mode, after defeating the 5th boss of a group, when the shop will open, now will display the next 5 upcoming bosses.Fixed an issue where hovering over the 5th boss or quests sometimes did not display their information.Fixes to some texts that in the tutorial.Thank you for all the feedback and kind words since launch! Every suggestion helps me improve the game and create a better experience for everyone.Good luck shattering the board with your biggest combos and craziest builds!See you next time!
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• Patch Notes·7 Jun 2026Official

  Today Update!

  Thanks for all the feedback and support since launch! This update includes bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements aimed at making Shattered Chess a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Here are the changes: * Reduced the combo score by 5 when you upgrade a combo piece (rook from 10 to 5, bishop from 15 to 10, knight from 20 to 15 and pawn from 25 to 20). * Fixed the New Targets passive. * Fixed the Last Moves passive. The game will no longer enter the defeat outro when gaining moves from passives after using your last move. * Fixed the Stop Video Background setting. The blue background in the main menu will no longer appear when this setting is enabled. * Reworked the Pawn's Privilege passive. It now grants a bonus every 4th pawn capture, depending on whether the capture was made directly forward or directly backward. * Fixed an interaction between the King Curse passive and the Shuffle Fate boss. Enemy pieces are now respawned only after King Curse finishes its animation. * Added visual and sound effects for the Powerless Penalty boss. * Added collection notifications for each rarity tab. * Added a confirmation panel when attempting to leave a run or exit the game during a run. * Added a small icon to passives and effects that indicates whether they have already been collected in your collection. Thank you for playing Shattered Chess and for taking the time to share your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions. Every report helps improve the game and shape future updates. Please keep sharing your thoughts as you continue playing. I'll keep working on bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements and balance changes. Good luck shattering the board with crazy builds, powerful synergies, and massive combos!
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• Announcements·5 Jun 2026Official

  Shattered Chess available now!

  SHATTERED CHESS IS OUT NOW!Watch the launch trailer here:A fast-paced roguelike chess remix where strategy is everything. You get only 10 moves per run, every decision matters. Build massive capture chains, create powerful synergies, and push your score as high as possible. Plan your moves carefully Chain captures into huge combos Build broken synergies & upgrades Survive rule-breaking bosses that change the gameNo classic chess rules - just pure strategy, optimization, and replayable runs.Any feedback and review will help me to improve the game in future updates! Hope you enjoy breaking the chess board!
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• Announcements·21 May 2026Official

  Shattered Chess Release Date

  Shattered Chess launches officially on June 5, 2026. The final major update for the demo is now live.Demo Update IncludesChanges to UI for Main Menu and Game SceneUpdated difficulty imagesWhite aura around pieces for better visibility and contrastPassives and Effects balance changesFixed upgraded passives text bugsNew Movement Upgrade mechanicAdded images for every bossNew background musicNew Mechanic - Movement UpgradesEvery piece can now upgrade its movement during a run.Level 1 = standard movementLevel 2 and Level 3 unlock stronger movement patternsBuild your run around upgraded pieces, powerful passives and insane combo synergies.Removed From The DemoTyrant King difficulty (available in the full game)Rustic piece skin (available in the full game)Full Game Features5 Unique DifficultiesEach difficulty introduces completely new rules and forces you to adapt your strategy.Honest KingTyrant KingKing of PawnsTradeoff KingCursed King30 Bosses24 medium difficulty bosses6 hard difficulty bossesEvery boss changes the flow of the run with unique mechanics and disruptive rules.Boss Rush ModeAvailable 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 & Unlockables6 piece skin sets6 tile skin setsPassive collectionsEffect collectionsPrepare for a chess game that completely shatters the rules. See you on June 5, 2026. ♟️🔥
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• Announcements·17 Feb 2026Official

  Shattered Chess is Now Live on Kickstarter

  The campaign has officially launched! If you enjoyed the demo or have been following development, this is your chance to support the project and help bring the full 1.0 version to life. What to expect:Rule-twisting bossesMassive combo chainsBuild-defining passives & effectsA roguelike chess experience unlike anything else Support the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artiworks/shattered-chess-game/descriptionEvery pledge helps us expand the game, polish it further, and unlock stretch goals.Shattered Chess will also be featured in Steam Next Fest next week.Thank you for being part of this journey ❤️
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