Relive a Year of Jianghu in Jian Wang 3's New Da Ma Qi Chess Mode and Memory Encounters

A year in the jianghu flies by with winds rising at times. You've admired pear blossoms by Clear River, watched dances at Fan Tower, trudged through snow in Liangzhou, and glimpsed the hidden peaks in the mountains. During festive moments, nostalgia hits hard, pulling you back to the paths you've wandered. Those ordinary days replay in dreams—no envy for immortals—stirring memories like scattered stars, filling you with heartfelt longing.

Just as thoughts linger unresolved, someone invites you to a dream chess match. Sights before your eyes and yearnings in your heart all fold into the board... In this anniversary update for Jian Wang 3, the fresh Da Ma Qi gameplay launches soon. Wanderers can dive into the Paths Cross Again in Jianghu event via Chess Meets Old Friends, tasting the thrill of strategic duels for the first time. Or join Jianghu Chess Encounters to gather cherished recollections, retracing a full year of jianghu journeys amid the board's twists and turns!

Chess Meets Old Friends in the Heat of Battle

This dreamlike chessboard feels surreal yet captivating, drawing you right in. You can enter solo or team up with a couple of comrades, turning yourselves into pieces to outmaneuver foes and claim victory. Drawing from classic Da Ma Qi, dice rolls dictate your moves, with the first to the finish line winning the round—pure strategic fun in every roll.

Luck alone would make it too predictable, so they've spiced it up with sect arts and faction martial skills for deeper tactics and planning excitement. Before the game kicks off, pick a faction's martial art to master—each offers unique edges. For instance, Nine Streams School lets you snag goodies from rivals, while Mad Tide arts grant bonus steps to dash toward the goal faster.

Beyond martial skills, grab various odd art cards to build your deck based on your game plan. Charge enemy lines head-on to crush opponents, or stack buffs for a steady push—endless strategies await as you play. Hit a market square? Trade cards with Chess Treasures to boost your side and seize the advantage.

*Preview images; final in-game visuals may vary.

Inside the board, old friends and rivals lurk alongside those arts and skills. Land on certain squares, and you might face past fierce enemies—beat them for buffs, or suffer debuffs that slow you down.

The real magic shines in revisiting familiar spots along the way. Pear blossoms drift down, bamboo sways gently... these scenes pull you back into vivid memories. Such nostalgic landmarks add thrilling twists to your current board position.

Jianghu Chess Encounters: Dreamlike Memory Realms

The board's intensity leaves little time to savor old haunts during play. But gather enough memories, and unlock Jianghu Chess Encounters to weave those fragments into full, immersive flashbacks—reliving key moments that trace your jianghu path and growth as a true wanderer.

Picture a sunny afternoon back in that bamboo hut, answering that person's question anew; slipping into Fan Tower amid peony scents and willow breezes, spotting a familiar shadow behind the screen; standing by White Camel City under fluttering banners in the sandstorm, reminiscing Chang'an with the figure on the walls; or diving to Ink Lake's depths under moonlit pines, reuniting with the solitary drinker bearing an old friend's item.

Rivers flow and time slips away relentlessly. Yet in these chess encounters, your jianghu past rewinds, offering alternate paths to old tales. Dive in to reunite with friends, chat over memories, and revive unfinished stories from your adventures.

The board's backward glances point straight to boundless futures ahead.

Amid a year's jianghu memories—beyond foes and allies—lie those intense clashes on narrow paths. Moments of bloody battles with mighty enemies, growing fiercer each fight, forge unbreakable bonds with your blade.

Thanks to your love, we've earned a nomination for the 2025 STEAM Awards 'Even Handicapped Players Love It'. The anniversary version brings even more tough foes, promising fresh combat thrills for all wanderers.