Chessmate
Chessmate is a tactical strategy game that transforms the chessboard with card-based commands, dynasty abilities, traps, and cinematic 3D battles. Pieces are not limited to traditional chess movement. Each…
Chessmate is a card & board game developed by Cyber Shell Studios, released 8 August 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Chessmate is
Chessmate is a card & board game game developed by Cyber Shell Studios and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Rival dynasties contest a living chessboard where every piece is a warrior bound to a command deck. Players lead their chosen kingdom through tactical clashes, traps, rituals, and duels, seeking to break the opposing royal line and claim the board.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy and warfare. It supports multiplayer for up to 2 players online. Available modes: Battle Royale, Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Chessmate launched on 8 August 2026, within three weeks of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation and Star Wars Zero Company.
Released around the same time: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Star Wars Zero Company.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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