Leading Southeast Asian game developer iCandy Interactive is leveraging its next-gen expertise to evolve the ancient strategy game of chess. iCandy’s specialized Web3 studio Hashcode is helping craft new player-versus-environment (PvE) gameplay for Anichess, an innovative chess title with magic spells and fantasy elements.
TLDR
- iCandy’s Hashcode Studio is helping develop PvE gameplay for chess strategy game Anichess
- Anichess is published by Animoca Brands with Chess.com and Magnus Carlsen
- Game combines core chess rules with storytelling and new magic spell mechanics
- Free-to-play PvE mode launched in January 2024, with PvP expected later in Q1
- Hashcode Studio provides Web3, AI and metaverse development expertise to clients
Published by blockchain gaming leader Animoca Brands alongside chess platform Chess.com and reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen, Anichess blends chess fundamentals with rich storytelling….