MASSIVE CHALICE
Released Jun 2015
MASSIVE CHALICE is a tactical strategy game set on an epic timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Immortal Ruler of the nation, you'll take command of its heroes, forge heroic marriages to strengthen your Bloodlines, and battle a mysterious enemy known as the Cadence in a 300 year war.
72% positive · 1,901 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
MASSIVE CHALICE launched out of Early Access on June 1, 2015, as announced by Double Fine on May 14, 2015. The 1.0 release was described as the culmination of the project, with the launch day stream explicitly called "one final MASSIVE CHALICE Teamstream" — language that signals a conclusion rather than a beginning of post-launch content. Following launch, the developer shipped two bug-fix patches (1.01 on June 16, 2015 and 1.04 on June 25, 2015) to address crashes and polish issues. There have been no post-launch content updates, no major expansions, and no announcements of future content. The only DLC ever listed is the soundtrack, which was released in November 2014 during Early Access. There are no unreleased DLC items on the store, no roadmap, and no developer communications suggesting additional content was planned after launch. The game appears to have shipped as a complete, finished product, with post-launch activity limited to bug fixes through late June 2015.
Evidence
Double Fine announced June 1, 2015 as the official 1.0 launch date, describing the team as 'in lockdown' on final bug fixing and polish, and calling the launch stream 'one final MASSIVE CHALICE Teamstream' — framing the release as the end of the project.
Patch 1.04 released as a small bug-fix update. This is the last recorded developer communication. No content additions included.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Double Fine Productions
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
MASSIVE CHALICE is a tactical strategy game set on an epic timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Immortal Ruler of the Nation, you'll take command of its heroes, forge marriages to strengthen your Bloodlines, and battle a mysterious enemy known as the Cadence in a war lasting hundreds of years.
Key Features
- Bloodline Genetics - MASSIVE CHALICE features an innovative Bloodline system that allows the player to marry heroes together to produce children. The Bloodline system uses a randomized genetic code for every hero. Their children can end up with the best (or worst!) gameplay-impacting traits of their parents.
- Permadeath - The heroes in MASSIVE CHALICE age over the course of the timeline and eventually pass away. This forces the player to engage in the beauty of permadeath and always juggle an imperfect party of heroes with which to do battle!
- Bloodline Relics - If a hero has fought valiantly enough when they inevitably pass away, their weapon has a chance to become a Bloodline Relic. This powerful Relic can be passed down to any character of the same house in order to carry on the legacy of the fallen hero!
- Long View Strategy - Because the war lasts 300 years, players need to take a long view of their strategy. Decisions have to be made dozens of years in advance and long-term planning is incredibly important. That 3-year-old toddler is going to grow up to be your most reliable melee fighter sooner than you think!
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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