Status
SteamPeaks
ChartsSalesUpcomingPatchesNewsCalculator
New on SteamEvery app, DLC and depot the minute Steam creates itAppsEvery app on Steam, newest change firstPackagesSubs and bundles, and what each containsDepotsDepots, manifests and install sizesTagsSteam's user tags and the games under themDevelopers & publishersCompanies and their cataloguesTechnologiesEngines, SDKs and anti-cheat found in the filesChange historyEvery PICS changelist as it lands
SignalsNineteen readings of the whole catalogueCompareAny games side by sideRecordsAll-time peaks and the days they were setReportsWeekly and monthly write-upsAlerts & newsroomWatch a game, get told when it movesSteam statusIs Steam up, right nowWeb API explorerTry the endpoints in the browser
NewsSteam's own announcements and the sales calendarCalculatorWhat a Steam account is worth, and its pile of shame
/
Sign in
/
SteamPeaks
The ultimate resource for Steam data.
ExploreChartsSalesSales and festsUpcomingPatchesNewsRecordsTrendingSignals
DatabaseAppsPackagesDepotsTagsDevelopersTechnologiesChange history
ToolsCalculatorCompareSearchAlertsSteam statusAPI
SiteMethodologyFAQDiscordSupportSign in via Steam
Not affiliated with Valve or Steam. Game names and artwork belong to their owners. All times UTC.
PrivacyCookiesFair useStatus
Chess TownNewsQuality of Life & Match Experience Update
Game update

Quality of Life & Match Experience Update

Chess Town · published 16 Aug 2026, 19:15 UTC

All newsPlayers around this dateRead on Steam

Quality of Life & Match Experience Update

Economy & Saves

  • Money stored in the bank now earns 10% interest each week.

  • You can choose exactly how much money to deposit.

  • Clear hover explanations have been added for bank deposits, academy investments, and weekly expenses.

  • Emergency funds and training costs have been adjusted to feel fairer, especially early in a career.

  • The first three save slots now keep autosaves from your last three in-game days. The remaining slots are available for manual saves.

Career & ELO

  • Your ELO chart now tracks your real rating journey.

  • The chart adjusts around your current ELO, making changes easier to read.

  • Hover near a point or line to see your rating, rating change, and match details.

Post-Match Screen

  • The post-match screen has been improved to make every match result easier to understand.

  • You now see your actual opponent’s name and ELO.

  • Long games are easier to review with a cleaner move list and scrolling support.

  • Stat gains now reflect what you truly earned from the match.

  • Leaving a match early no longer grants stat progress, but the result screen will still clearly show what you gained and lost.

  • Opening preparation is shown more clearly, with extra details available when you hover over it.

  • Post-match texts are now available in all supported languages.

NPC Behavior

  • NPCs are much less likely to interrupt you while you walk around town.

  • Passing near an NPC now gives only one chance for a conversation to begin.

  • After an NPC starts a conversation, nearby NPCs will give you some space before trying to talk to you.

  • NPCs will no longer use up their daily conversation just because another dialogue was already open.

More from Chess Town

Other announcements

All news
In-game event10 Aug 2026Card Clarity & Match Flow UpdateThis update makes Chess Town Demo’s card-based chess matches clearer, smoother, and more consistent. Clearer Cards · Added category badges to every card: Attack, Defense, Tactic, Positional, Opening, and Endgame. · Added play-order badges: Start, Continue, Finish, and Flexible. · Rewrote card descriptions to be shorter and make each card’s role easier to understand. · Improved card and badge to…Game update7 Aug 2026Chess Town Demo – Update v1.0.5Chess Town Demo – Update v1.0.5 A new update for the Chess Town Demo is now live! This update focuses mainly on improving tutorials, clarity, and the overall new-player experience. Changes & Fixes · Fixed an issue during the tutorial where skipping certain activities and only playing matches could cause the player to get stuck due to the time restriction. · Improved the explanation of the Evalu…Community5 Aug 2026Chess Town Demo Is Now Playable!🎉 Chess Town Demo Is Now Playable! We’re excited to announce that the Chess Town demo is now available to play on Steam! Begin your journey as an aspiring chess player. Improve your skills, manage your time and energy, take on jobs around the city, prepare for tournaments, and take your first steps toward becoming a Grandmaster. What’s Included in the Demo? In the demo, you can experience the…