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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 card commands a specific piece type and grants it a unique movement, attack, defense, or support ability. Manage your hand, Command Points, and battlefield positioning to defeat every King in the enemy army.

Release date
August 8, 2026
Developer
Cyber Shell Studios
Publisher
Cyber Shell Studios
Genre
Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Indie, Card & Board Game

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Chessmate released on .

Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: August 8, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Chessmate release?

Chessmate released on August 8, 2026.

What time does Chessmate unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Chessmate on?

Chessmate is releasing on PC.

Has Chessmate been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Chessmate?

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