For Immediate Release

January 4, 2026

Dungeon Lords has officially acquired Chessaria.com, the former home of Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure, a cult favorite strategy title that reimagined classic chess as a narrative driven fantasy experience.

Released on Steam in 2018, Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure blended traditional chess mechanics with RPG style progression, epic battles, hero units, and a fully realized fantasy setting. The game earned a dedicated following among players who wanted more than abstract pieces on a board and instead sought strategy grounded in story, characters, and consequence. The game remains available on Steam today.

The acquisition of Chessaria.com brings a respected tactical fantasy legacy under the Dungeon Lords banner, where strategy, power, and long form worldbuilding have always been central themes.

Why Chessaria Belongs in the World of Dungeon Lords

Dungeon Lords has always explored the idea that battles are not won by strength alone, but by foresight, sacrifice, and the willingness to make hard decisions. Chessaria approached strategy from that same philosophical angle, transforming every move into a narrative moment and every piece into a living force on the battlefield.

While Dungeon Lords is not continuing or rebooting Chessaria as a game, the acquisition reflects a shared creative lineage. Chessaria stands as an example of tactical storytelling done right, and its influence aligns naturally with the Dungeon Lords vision of strategic fantasy across books, lore, and future projects.

What This Means for Chessaria.com

Chessaria.com will now redirect visitors to this official announcement on DungeonLords.com. The domain will serve as a preserved gateway for fans of the original game, acknowledging its place in strategy gaming history while introducing readers to the broader Dungeon Lords universe.

This acquisition is about preservation and respect. Chessaria is not being erased or overwritten. Its identity as a tactical fantasy experience remains intact, and its legacy continues through recognition rather than replacement.

A Shared Philosophy of Strategy and Story

Dungeon Lords is built on the belief that strategy is storytelling. Every choice matters. Every victory has a cost. Every system of power eventually reveals its flaws. These ideas sit at the heart of both Dungeon Lords and Chessaria, making this acquisition a meaningful alignment rather than a simple domain transfer.

Fans of tactical games, narrative driven systems, and deep fantasy worlds are invited to explore Dungeon Lords and see where those ideas continue to evolve.

About Dungeon Lords

Dungeon Lords is an original dark fantasy universe created by J.B. Coleman. Spanning novels, extended lore, and future interactive experiences, Dungeon Lords explores power, corruption, and strategic dominance in a living world shaped by long term consequences.

Learn more at https://dungeonlords.com

Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure remains available on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/575340/Chessaria_The_Tactical_Adventure_Chess/

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