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Welcome to Kiou. Test your skills against players from around the world in ranked matches, or face off against friends. A cast of charming characters welcomes you to the board, with AI move guidance for newcomers and a wide range of time controls for seasoned players. From your very first move to hard-fought battles, Kiou opens the door to shogi for players of every level.

Release date
June 14, 2026
Genre
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
iOSJapanNot announcedReleasedSource
AndroidJapanNot announcedReleasedSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

Release date history

  1. Date announced: June 14, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: June 12, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: June 12, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Kiou release?

Kiou released on June 14, 2026.

What time does Kiou 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 Kiou on?

Kiou is releasing on iOS, Android, PC.

Has Kiou been delayed?

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

Can I pre-order Kiou?

Pre-orders have not been listed yet. Stores and prices will appear here once available.