Developer posts and news about this game.
Improved controller navigation and UI behavior across the Player Profile and Puzzle screens. Changes include: Fixed incorrect End Game button controller glyph in Puzzle mode. Improved Player Profile controller navigation and focus behavior. Disabled unavailable Edit/Games buttons
Tonight’s update focused on improving the feel and usability of online lobbies and replays in Kingsfall Chess. Replay mode now includes a smoother visual restore effect when stepping backward through captures, helping replays feel more polished and cinematic. Online lobby chat ha
Improved the Color Swap flow in online multiplayer lobbies. Color Swap requests now use proper modal popup behavior with improved controller support, focus handling, and more consistent message presentation for both players. This update also improves lobby input handling while po
We’re continuing to polish Kingsfall’s online multiplayer flow based on recent testing. This update focuses on improving countdown synchronization between players and fixing a transition issue where one player could become stuck if the other player disconnected while loading into
We tracked down and fixed an intermittent hitch that could sometimes occur during captures in Kingsfall. ⚔️ Improvements include: • Prewarmed capture particle effects • Optimized VFX pooling and reuse • Reduced runtime loading during captures • Added internal profiling and diagno
We’ve improved the visual clarity of capturable enemy pieces during gameplay. Capture targets are now easier to identify at a glance thanks to: • Stronger capture visuals • Dedicated capture ray effects on enemy tiles • Cleaner target presentation • Improved visibility from a dis
Fixed a bug that did not allow you to use the contextual help panel after a second game.
This update includes a couple of polish improvements focused on gameplay readability and online multiplayer UI consistency. Fixes: • Fixed an off-centered button on the Exit Game screen during online multiplayer matches • Improved legal move clarity on board tiles for better move
Today’s update focuses on improving keyboard controls and overall gameplay readability. Changes include: • Refined keyboard input behavior for smoother camera controls • Added dedicated camera rotation help prompts to the in-game control bar • Improved contextual keyboard/mouse h
Today’s update adds a new dynamic cloud shadow effect across the game board and environment, giving matches a more immersive and atmospheric feel as shadows slowly drift across the battlefield. We also fixed an issue on the title screen where rapid button presses could trigger me
Polished the Puzzle Select screen to improve readability and navigation clarity. Changes include: Fixed an issue where previously highlighted puzzle entries could appear black after moving selection Improved visual consistency when navigating the puzzle list with controller or ke
This update improves the overall keyboard and mouse experience across Kingsfall by adding contextual input guidance throughout gameplay and onboarding screens. Changes include: Added dynamic keyboard/mouse input prompts alongside controller prompts Improved onboarding/help panel
Improved the Puzzle mode retry experience. Fixed issues where controls could behave incorrectly after failing a puzzle, and resolved problems with puzzles not properly resetting when trying again.
This update focuses on improving replay and match history presentation across all game modes. Fixes and improvements include: Restored replay move row highlights for capture moves Fixed Local Multiplayer matches incorrectly displaying AI opponent names Restored proper Online Mult
This update includes several quality-of-life improvements for Puzzle Mode and controller support: Added a proper Puzzle exit flow using the in-game HUD Improved controller help prompts and navigation Added B button cancel/back support Fixed input gating issues where End Game acti
This update continues our polish and accessibility improvements for Kingsfall with expanded localization support across gameplay and UI systems. Recent updates include: * Additional localization coverage for menus, controller hints, onboarding panels, and gameplay UI * New contex
Added a new contextual Piece Help system to Kingsfall! Players can now instantly learn how each chess piece moves directly during gameplay using the new in-game onboarding panels. The system includes: * Controller-integrated Help support * Image-based movement examples * Piece-sp
A new Kingsfall Playtest update is now live! This update focuses heavily on overall game feel, controller support, UI polish, and match flow improvements based on recent player feedback and convention testing. Highlights include: • Full controller support and improved controller
Captures now feel much more dramatic, with flashy effects and satisfying sound cues that make every takedown hit harder. We’ve also carried those improvements into replay mode, so big moments are just as fun to watch back as they are to play. Pawn promotions got a nice boost too.
Steam Playtest Update: We’ve added two new features for testing. In online multiplayer lobbies, players can now send a Color Swap Request before the match begins, allowing both sides to agree on switching White and Black before lock-in. We’ve also added Puzzle Mode, a new way to