Hello again, H here.

With this devlog, I'd like to announce an update for Chessmaster's Challenge: version 1.6, which is a continuation from the previous version (v1.5) released around two months ago and marks the status of this project as a complete, standalone project.

There will be some more updates in the future as well as some more contents to add, so yah, this project will be active for a while.

What's new in v1.6?

• Reworked core gameplay: redesigned battle grid from 8x4 to 8x3, several improvements around battle mechanics, the introduction of "Randomized Companion Battle" as a replacement for battle sandbox mode, and the level design;
• Additional playable characters: in v1.6, there are 60 playable characters obtainable via unlocking achievements. Now, as a follow-up of the reworked core gameplay, it's far easier to obtain new characters;
• The introduction of Characters Trait: to give another edge in tackling the challenges Chessmaster has to offer, each party member can synergize with others with same trait and/or element, granting bonuses to the entire party members;
• UI updates:  menu and battle UIs have been retouched to improve readability and provide more bits of information (state inflict and action log for combat scene are yet to be implemented); and
• Several tweaks and fixes: numerous stuffs have been tweaked and fixed along its development from the game's previous version. Check CHANGELOG.txt for more information about the tweaks, fixes and known issues around the game.

You can check some of the details in my previous devlog here: 
https://richter-h.itch.io/chessmasters-challenge/devlog/83269/chessmasters-challenge-recap-and-improvements-may-2019

Chessmaster's Challenge v1.6 is now available to download. Check the Download button below.
Note: Savefiles from previous version is not working in this version. 

Don't forget to join Crescent Sun Discord server for more info, updates or things related to Eremidia-related projects as well: 
https://discord.gg/u2EU9BT

If you find any bugs or have suggestions about this project, ask it away in Crescent Sun Discord Server.

And that's all for now. Cheers~