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Get the latest news on Ultima Chess updates, new game modes, and upcoming features. Stay tuned for improvements and fresh content!

Update: 0.4
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Selection of chess pieces and environments almost done

Our chess set-ups are practically done. 12 Unique chess boards with corresponding characters. Discover them below.

Update: 0.4
Mar 22, 2025
Selection of chess pieces and environments almost done
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Ancient King: Effects Integration Progress
Update: 0.8

Ancient King: Effects Integration Progress

Check out the latest Ultima Chess devlog on improved animations, and add specail effects on Unreal Engine 5.

Apr 3, 2025
Early Gameplay Preview
Update: 0.7

Early Gameplay Preview

Check out this short AI chess match with special animations and effects. We’re refining gameplay for Ultima Chess VR.

Mar 31, 2025
Behind the scene: 3D Modelling of Ancient Knight Chess Piece
Update: 0.6

Behind the scene: 3D Modelling of Ancient Knight Chess Piece

Discover how we sculpted, retopologized, and textured a drone for chess knight of Ancient faction, blending sci-fi and fantasy styles

Mar 26, 2025
Ancient King: Blueprint Hair Physics Setting
Update: 0.5

Ancient King: Blueprint Hair Physics Setting

Learn how we tuned the hair physics for one of our characters: King related to Ancient faction

Mar 24, 2025
Selection of chess pieces and environments almost done
Update: 0.4

Selection of chess pieces and environments almost done

The selection of locations and characters is almost complete! 12 unique settings from colorful Pirates on the tropical and Kings of the north to the Virus faction inspired by Ultima Realm.

Mar 24, 2025
Implementation of Chess Piece Movement
Update: 0.3

Implementation of Chess Piece Movement

We're crafting smooth, responsive mechanics to create an immersive VR chess experience on Meta Quest and SteamVR.

Mar 22, 2025
Blocking and Art Design of the Location
Update: 0.2

Blocking and Art Design of the Location

We have completed blocking and art design for the ancient setting, breathing life civilization, and atmosphere on the chess board.

Mar 22, 2025
Ultima Chess: Integration chess AI and Stockfish
Update: 0.1

Ultima Chess: Integration chess AI and Stockfish

The demo will feature a C++ Chess AI with 1500 Elo and adhere to official rules, and Stockfish integration is planned for release.

Mar 19, 2025