Merlin's Chess is a sport, released 22 May 2025 on Meta Quest 2.
What Merlin's Chess is
Merlin's Chess was released in 2025. It is available on Meta Quest 2 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Merlin's Chess is a fantasy-themed VR chess game brings a completely new gameplay experience to the greatest strategy game ever. Explore an immersive and enchanting way to play chess.
How it plays
It is played from a virtual reality perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Merlin's Chess launched on 22 May 2025, within three weeks of Doom: The Dark Ages, Dune: Awakening, Elden Ring Nightreign and Mario Kart World.
Released around the same time: Doom: The Dark Ages, Dune: Awakening, Elden Ring Nightreign, Mario Kart World.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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Quick answers
Merlin's Chess — frequently asked questions
When did Merlin's Chess come out?
Merlin's Chess was released on 22 May 2025 for Meta Quest 2.
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