- Updating the game for Linux. - 10 June 2021
The game requires Ubuntu version 21.04 or higher to run.
- Art & Music Premium Pack available! - 6 February 2019
The Battle vs. Chess Art & Music Premium Pack is the perfect expansion for all players and allows deep insights into a fantastic chess universe. This Art & Music Premium Pack brings together the most striking artistic impressions of the game, giving you a fabulously entertaining trip into the wonderful world of Battle vs. Chess. The Digital Artbook and the Official Soundtrack provide an extraordinary opportunity to plunge into a world of breathtaking detail! Digital Artbook (70 pages, PDF) and six 4K Hi-Res Wallpaper What’s that? Ah, so you're into video games and fantasy art? OK, friends, then this elaborately designed art book is right up your street! It has 70 pages of exclusive insights into the fantastic universe of “Battle vs. Chess”. Unpublished concept sketches straight from the developers, high-resolution rendered works of art and countless other fascinating detailed views alre…
- No Activation, Linux port and Steam Cloud! - 5 December 2016
Dear players, We are presenting Linux Wine port of the game. Thank You very much to all players who took part in Beta! We also changed our activation system on all platforms to DLM V2 (Digital License Management). Players receives serial keys, but no activation required. Steam Cloud is working now! All reported bugs was fixed, but if You still have problem with activation or Linux port, please, create thread and describe issue on discussion forum. Alt+Tab might produce undesired behavior on Linux, beware. Thank You and have a good play! ːsteamhappyː
- No Activation, Linux port and Steam Cloud! - 5 December 2016
Dear players, We are presenting Linux Wine port of the game. Thank You very much to all players who took part in Beta! We also changed our activation system on all platforms to DLM V2 (Digital License Management). Players receives serial keys, but no activation required. Steam Cloud is working now! All reported bugs was fixed, but if You still have problem with activation or Linux port, please, create thread and describe issue on discussion forum. Alt+Tab might produce undesired behavior on Linux, beware. Thank You and have a good play! ːsteamhappyː
- Weekly discount 75% for Linux Beta - 10 October 2016
from 10-10-16 we support the Linux Beta Test with a weekly discount. Of course all platforms are discounted.
- Weekly discount 75% for Linux Beta - 10 October 2016
from 10-10-16 we support the Linux Beta Test with a weekly discount. Of course all platforms are discounted.
- Second Public Linux Beta Test - 10 October 2016
Dear players, We are relaunching public Beta test of Linux Battle vs Chess port. Everybody who have a copy of the game, can take part in it. How To Do 1)Right Mouse Buttom (RMB) on Battle vs Chess in your game library. 2)At the bottom - Properties. 3)At the top of the new window - BETAS 4)Enter this code - "bvscbetalinux" and click "Check Code" 5)Select the beta "Linux Beta Test". 6)Close window and it should update your game. Fell free to leave any comment or report bug on discussion forum. If You haven't noticed any problem, please, leave a post on discussion forum including your OS and computer specifications. Thank You and have a good play! P.S. On first run, game may ask you about some installations. Click "Cancel" and ignore it.
- Second Public Linux Beta Test - 10 October 2016
Dear players, We are relaunching public Beta test of Linux Battle vs Chess port. Everybody who have a copy of the game, can take part in it. How To Do 1)Right Mouse Buttom (RMB) on Battle vs Chess in your game library. 2)At the bottom - Properties. 3)At the top of the new window - BETAS 4)Enter this code - "bvscbetalinux" and click "Check Code" 5)Select the beta "Linux Beta Test". 6)Close window and it should update your game. Fell free to leave any comment or report bug on discussion forum. If You haven't noticed any problem, please, leave a post on discussion forum including your OS and computer specifications. Thank You and have a good play! P.S. On first run, game may ask you about some installations. Click "Cancel" and ignore it.
- Battle vs Chess Linux port Public Beta Test - 30 September 2016
Dear players, We are starting public Beta test of Linux Battle vs Chess port. Everybody who have a copy of the game, can take part in it during weekend (30.09 - 3.10). How To Do 1)Right Mouse Buttom (RMB) on Battle vs Chess in your game library. 2)At the bottom - Properties. 3)At the top of the new window - BETAS 4)Enter this code - "bvsclinuxbeta" and click "Check Code" 5)Select the beta "BvsC Linux Beta Test". 6)Close window and it should update your game. Fell free to leave any comment or report bug on discussion forum. Thank You and have a good day ːsteamhappyː P.S. On first run, game may ask you about some installations. Click "Cancel" and ignore it.
- Battle vs Chess Linux port Public Beta Test - 30 September 2016
Dear players, We are starting public Beta test of Linux Battle vs Chess port. Everybody who have a copy of the game, can take part in it during weekend (30.09 - 3.10). How To Do 1)Right Mouse Buttom (RMB) on Battle vs Chess in your game library. 2)At the bottom - Properties. 3)At the top of the new window - BETAS 4)Enter this code - "bvsclinuxbeta" and click "Check Code" 5)Select the beta "BvsC Linux Beta Test". 6)Close window and it should update your game. Fell free to leave any comment or report bug on discussion forum. Thank You and have a good day ːsteamhappyː P.S. On first run, game may ask you about some installations. Click "Cancel" and ignore it.
- Floating Island DLC available - 9 February 2015
The brand new Master Campaign awaits you! Only one can be the Grandmaster, will you be the one to beat all six Masters of the Game? The journey starts high above the clouds with your battle against the master of the wind. A totally new battlefield, the Floating Island lies there on flying isles of stone. Between burning fires and beautiful waterfalls you will fight till victory or defeat! All six masters will come for you with a different strategy, you will need all your knowledge and tactics to become the one Grandmaster! Check out the Dark Desert DLC to enjoy the Floating Island in the Rune Runner mode
- Floating Island DLC available - 9 February 2015
The brand new Master Campaign awaits you! Only one can be the Grandmaster, will you be the one to beat all six Masters of the Game? The journey starts high above the clouds with your battle against the master of the wind. A totally new battlefield, the Floating Island lies there on flying isles of stone. Between burning fires and beautiful waterfalls you will fight till victory or defeat! All six masters will come for you with a different strategy, you will need all your knowledge and tactics to become the one Grandmaster! Check out the Dark Desert DLC to enjoy the Floating Island in the Rune Runner mode
- Trading Cards Released! - 6 January 2015
12 Trading Cards, 6 Profile Backgrounds and 6 Emoticons are available now.
- Trading Cards Released! - 6 January 2015
12 Trading Cards, 6 Profile Backgrounds and 6 Emoticons are available now.
- DLC Dark Desert Available - 22 December 2014
Dark Desert Map and RuneRunner Mode Again the armies of the Kings meet! Between the dusty graves of long forgotten giants and the burning sands the battle rages in the Dark Desert. Lead your men to victory. Beside a total new battlefield the DLC contains a new Battleground-Mode called "Rune Runner". Bomb your way to victory and let your enemies run into your explosive traps, while defending your positions. Attack and defense it's all in your hands! The Rune Runner mode can be played on all battlefields.
- DLC Dark Desert Available - 22 December 2014
Dark Desert Map and RuneRunner Mode Again the armies of the Kings meet! Between the dusty graves of long forgotten giants and the burning sands the battle rages in the Dark Desert. Lead your men to victory. Beside a total new battlefield the DLC contains a new Battleground-Mode called "Rune Runner". Bomb your way to victory and let your enemies run into your explosive traps, while defending your positions. Attack and defense it's all in your hands! The Rune Runner mode can be played on all battlefields.
- Now Available - Battle vs Chess, 25% Off! - 3 August 2012
Battle vs. Chess is Now Available on Steam and 25% off!* Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE VS. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multi-media world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman vs. chessman. *Offer ends August 10th at 10AM Pacific Time.
