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Calm, Zen-Inspired Spell-Duel Game 'Five Elements Chess' Out Now on PC, Consoles, and Mobile with Cross-Platform PvP

The Five Elements Match-3 Spell-Duel game, Five Elements Chess, has been released on PC, console and mobile. It’s developed by Candleman Games (creator of Candleman and Exhausted Man), and supports cross-platform online multiplayer.

Price (PC, Console): $14.99

Price (Mobile): Free to download. $3.99 unlocks the full game. 2 character skin packs priced at $1.99 & $3.99.

Five Elements Chess is a spell-duel game that combines the Five Elements theory and match-three gameplay.

In this game, you will command the Five Elements chessboard, merge elements, unleash spells, and engage in tactical duels. Victory belongs to those who master the Generative Cycle of the Five Elements to generate the required elements, leverage Spell Interactions to forge an advantage, and strategically invoke "Extremes Beget Reversals" to turn the tide of battle.

In single-player mode, you step into the shoes of a cultivator—learning from scratch and taking on escalating challenges as you ascend to the pinnacle of Five Elements Chess.

Once your skills have matured, local and online multiplayer offer the ultimate test: a battle of wits against real opponents.

Features
• Simple rules, deep strategy
• Calm, Zen-inspired visual style
• A balance of strategy and luck that anyone can enjoy
• Local and online PvP

Accolades
  1. 2026 London Game Festival – Official Selection
Information

Platforms
  1. Console: PS5、PS4、Xbox Series X|S、Xbox One、Switch
  2. PC: Steam
  3. Mobile: App Store, Google Play
Release Date
Five Elements Chess launched worldwide on September 24, 2026 across PC, Consoles, and Mobile.
The following platforms will be released later:
  1. Switch NOA, NOE：Sept 29, 09:00 AM
  2. Switch South Asia: Oct 1, 00:00 AM

Price
PC (Steam) & Consoles: $14.99 USD (Launch discount: 15% off for the first two weeks on PC/PlayStation. Xbox 15% discount planned from Oct 24 to Nov 9)

Mobile (App Store & Google Play): Free to download (Full game unlock: $3.99 USD; Optional character skin packs: $1.99 & $3.99 USD)

Cross-platform Online Multiplayer
This game supports cross-platform online multiplayer and a global leaderboard.
Players from PC, console and mobile can play PvP together.

Press Kit
https://candleman-games.com/five-elements-chess/press-kit

Contact
Gao Ming
Candleman Games
Email: gaoming@spotlightor.com
Websites: https://candleman-games.com