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Dear players, Ultima Chess VR is a unique experience. It is not only a chess project, but also a part of our Ultima Realm universe. Within it, a piece of its story will be told, which will continue in the upcoming games. Since this is an ambitious franchise, we need a bit more ti
Here is the link to the demo version on Steam: At this stage, it will be very important for us to get the maximum feedback on the game, and we count on you in this matter. Connect to our Discord channel - Or you can give feedback about a bug or a suggestion on the forum page - Ha
Encased in resplendent obsidian and gold plate and armed with a colossal shield and a twin-bladed war-hammer forged, she crushes threats not with speed but with unstoppable force. In the world of Ultima Chess VR, she mirrors the true nature of the Rook: resolute, straight-lined,
She embodies the chess piece of the Queen of the Ancient faction: fast, strong and flexible. Her golden armor symbolizes power and protection, and her staff with ancient symbols emphasizes her magical abilities, leading faction with confidence and wisdom. 🛡️ Faction: Ancient ♟️
A while ago, we shared our progress of creation and animation a Knight chess model. In this devlog, we'll talk about the sound effect design for the Knight model. We have assigned sounds for his laser, which will be triggered when he attacks, effects for his side panels, opening,
Regal, ruthless, and forged in flame — the Queen of the Old Kingdom commands the battlefield with deadly grace. Clad in spiked obsidian armor and wielding a blade, she is the iron will of a fallen empire, reborn to conquer. 🛡️ Faction: Old Kingdom ♟️ Chess Role: Queen
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We finished building the Ancients environment last month and now we want to share part of the process of creating it, or rather the final stage already. All the work was done in Unreal Engine 5 and the part about geometry optimization in HoudiniFX. Have a good weekend and see you
Dressed in golden armor and holding a glaive, the Ancient King combines mastery of the spear with a philosophical outlook. 🛡️ Faction: Ancient ♟️ Chess Role: King
Earlier, we shared with you the early gameplay of the Ancient faction. Back then, many things were still in the early stages, and some characters didn't even have their final look. However, it was important for us to show you how our project is moving forward. So far, we have com
The indomitable king of the Old Kingdom, where honor is forged in fire and tradition is forged in steel. His armor is a masterpiece of bygone craftsmanship and his lion-shaped helmet symbolizes wisdom and strength. As King, Greystone is a living symbol of unyielding will. His mov
Hey all, Recently we've completed two of the 12 locations, namely the Ancient and New Kingdom . Today, the third one is ready. Pirate Bay will be home to the Pirate faction. Created in Caribbean style with golden sand and turquoise ocean in a cozy bay. Let's take a look at some s
We still working on teaser, adjusting some scenes and animations. Here is not final version of teaser we would like to share with you. Screenshots:
Hello fellows, Recently, I shared a devlog (0.4-0.6), where I talked about the completion of the 3D modeling stage for Ancient Knight. After that, we immediately started the animation phase. We added animations of his side pads that act as armor for the central core, attack - in
Forged from living stone, the Ancient Rook is a symbol of elemental power. Its body is made of stone bound together by glowing veins of magma. On its shoulder are arcane runes carved as circular glyphs, emitting a faint orange-red glow. 🛡️ Faction: Ancient ♟️ Chess Role: Rook
Hey all, This quick update for Ultima Chess includes the Virus Queen's wing rigging for further animation. For reference, we took the flight of dragonflies. Soon I will share a chess match between the two factions: Ancients and Virus, and there you will be able to see the result.
The Dragon of the Old Kingdom, emerging from the scorched ruins of a forgotten kingdom. He is the embodiment of ancient power and unrelenting strength. Once a guardian of the king's citadels, now he jumps on the chessboard with fire in his breath and vengeance in his heart. A sym
Last week, we did a lot of work regarding customization effects for characters and UX/UI design. This episode is about implementing a selection effect that will highlight which piece is currently selected and which squares are available for moves. Implemented on Cascade Particle
Hey friedns, We are happy to share with you some fresh renders of the recently completed location: “New Kingdom” - a medieval fortress where your chess battle will soon unfold. Created on Unreal Engine 5, this atmosphere will immerse you in the breathtaking atmosphere of the Midd
Meet the Bishop - defender of the New Kingdom faction . Dressed from head to toe in shining steel armor, he embodies the spirit of courage and nobility. He is the embodiment of honor, duty, and the eternal struggle to protect his home from visible and invisible threats.