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Xess

Do you like the idea of Chess, but want it to be a bit more and wilder? Like so much it's maybe too much even? XESS features 16 characters/factions to choose from, with unique units and setups.

22 August 2021

Xess is a card & board game developed by Regnslöja, released 22 August 2021 on Android, Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Xess is

Xess is a card & board game game developed by Regnslöja and released in 2021. It was published by Ludosity. It is available on Android, Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Godot Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Do you like the idea of Chess, but want it to be a bit more and wilder? Like so much it's maybe too much even? XESS features 16 characters/factions to choose from, with unique units and setups.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy. It supports multiplayer for up to 2 players online. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Xess launched on 22 August 2021, within three weeks of Psychonauts 2, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, Twelve Minutes and Tales of Arise.

Released around the same time: Psychonauts 2, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, Twelve Minutes, Tales of Arise.

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Xess — frequently asked questions

When did Xess come out?
Xess was released on 22 August 2021 for Android, Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Xess have multiplayer?
Yes. Xess supports multiplayer for up to 2 players online.

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