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Road to Empress I — patch notes and updates

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April 24 Update Notes2026-04-24Optimized compatibility for select device models.
April 15th Update Notes2026-04-151. Fixed an issue causing abnormal completion times. 2. Improved performance in poor network conditions. 3. Added a Vertical Sync setting.
Road to Empress II Steam Page Now Live!2026-04-14The new content of the worldwide hit Road to Empress—Road to Empress II—pre-register now! When fate's choices lie before you, will you remain secluded and patient, or reveal your sharp edge? Will you rule with gentle persuasion, or break through with an iron fist?The Steam page of Road to Empress II is officially live now. Press the link below to add to your wishlist and reserve your place in this gripping battle of court politics. Let's all witness the rise of a legendary empress to new glory!Stay up to date with the latest news by following our official social media channels and be the first to catch new updates!Follow us on:YouTube (Global
April 10 Update Notes2026-04-101. Fixed an issue where players were unable to login on the Steam Deck. 2. Optimized the user experience in poor network environments. 3. Fixed other occasional bugs.
April 1 Update Notes2026-04-01Fixed Steam Deck compatibility issues
Update Notes for March 282026-03-28Fixed the issue where the achievement could not be unlocked.
New Age Verification Requirements for Users in Brazil2026-03-24Thank you for your support of Road to Empress I.To comply with the latest Brazil's Digital ECA and applicable legal requirements in Brazil relating to age assurance and the protection of minors online, we are updating our age verification process for all players in Brazil.What is changing?For New PlayersPlayers aged 18 and above: Age verification via a credit card check will be required prior to accessing the game.Players under 18: Access will only be granted upon completion of parental authorization through a credit card.For Existing PlayersCurrent players may be required to complete age re-verification via a credit card check to maintain un
Road to Empress I is now part of the Steam Spring Sale 2026 with 20% off2026-03-19The interactive drama "Road to Empress I", which has set off a worldwide craze for palace intrigue stories, is now part of the Steam Spring Sale 2026. The promotion kicks off on March 19th at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time) with 20% off, and runs for one week.Since its launch in September, 2025, "Road to Empress I"—developed by interactive drama studio New One Studio—has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. It holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam and has been widely praised by both critics and audiences. On Metacritic, it scores 83 from critics and 8.9 from users, with coverage and recognition from international outlets such as Polygon, Famitsu,
2026年3月18日补丁说明2026-03-18修复了一些bug
1月7日更新2026-01-071.十二集新增一个qte2.修复一些bug
Steam Winter Sale is Live! Road to Empress I: Limited-Time 20% Off2025-12-19The annual Steam Winter Sale has begun! The acclaimed live-action interactive drama Road to Empress I, set in a world of Eastern palace intrigue, is now on sale. Get it now and embark on a thrilling journey of power, strategy, and ambition within the imperial court!From now until January 6, 2026 (UTC+8), enjoy 20% off. Don't miss out!ABOUT THIS GAMEYou've never played a game like this—cinematic palace adventure where your moves shape drama!Full 4K Live-Action Star-Studded PerformanceFull live-action on real sets, starring Kuan Hung, Evie Huang, Zeawo, Hana Lin, Zi Yu, Qi Xiaxia. 4K HD delivers unprecedented immersion—step into grand Eastern i
Nominate "Road to Empress I" for the Steam Awards and get your nomination badge!2025-11-27Hello, friends,It's been just over two months since launch — thank you for all the love and support! You're the reason we're leveling up our next big release.The 2025 Steam Awards nomination is now open. If our story captured your heart, please consider casting your vote for us!How to NominateVisit the nomination page:Head to the Steam Awards 2025 nomination page here: https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations/2025Locate the game:Look for "Road to Empress I" in your "Games You've Played" list.Can't find it? Use the search bar next to "Choose a game released this year" and type in "Road to Empress I", then click "Nominate" when it
G-STAR Exhibition Recap2025-11-24Dear friends,The four-day G-STAR exhibition has wrapped up successfully, and we've been blown away by the incredible support and love we received. A huge thank you to the thousands of fans who came out in person, as well as everyone who followed along with our updates online!Now, let's look back at all the amazing moments from G-STAR! 👀At the exhibition, our booth was packed with fans, and the demo area stayed buzzing with activity the whole time!We received over 650 messages, with so many of you expressing excitement for the second installment. Thank you for all the encouragement. We hear you loud and clear, and we see all your requests for
November 20th Version Update Notice2025-11-20Thank you all for your support! Three new language versions — German, French, and Spanish — have been independently completed by players and reviewed by the development team. They are scheduled to go live following the version update on November 20. We sincerely thank everyone for your continued love and support for Road to Empress I.New One Studio Team
Road to Empress I Joins G-STAR 2025 November 13-162025-11-09Dear friends,We're excited to share that Road to Empress I will be at G-STAR 2025, thanks to an invitation from Unity! You can find us in the Indie Showcase area of Exhibition Center 2, where we'll have hands-on demos and some goodies for those who stop by to check out our activities. This is our first expo since launch, and we're so grateful for all your support along the way.Expo InformationDates: November 13 (Thursday) – 16 (Sunday), 2025 (UTC+9)Location: Unity World, U-30, BEXCO, 1F, Exhibition Center 2 (BTC Hall), Busan, South KoreaWe can't wait to meet you all in Busan! And we hope to connect with friends from even more places around th
November 5, 2025 Patch Notes2025-11-051. Fixed a bug where hidden videos in character profiles would still show up even after you'd watched them2. Fixed an issue causing incorrect first playtime data in mission summaries
October 30th Version Update Notice2025-10-30To enhance your experience, we will continue to improve and optimize based on your feedback. We're planning a seamless update on October 30 at 10:00 AM (UTC+8) that won't disrupt your gameplay.Update details:1. Fixed the issue of duplicated hidden videos in character profiles.2. Added 0.5x and 0.75x playback speed options in the player.3. Optimized video player performance to reduce occurrences of audio-video desynchronizationThe feat bracelet is currently available for sale only in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan region. It is not available in other regions at the moment. We are working on developing sales channels for add
Player Experience Survey Invitation2025-10-22Hello players!Thank you for your support of Road to Empress I over the past two months. We sincerely invite you to complete a player experience survey to help us provide better service and prepare for our next steps.The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. We welcome your feedback and suggestions through this questionnaire, as they are extremely important to us.Survey Link: https://forms.gle/aLSYhaZ4Z1CQ7Jvg7
October 22 Update2025-10-221. Fixed various known bugs2. Added an "Auto" quality option to the video player that automatically adjusts to lower quality when it detects network lag3. Added a new Collectibles item: "Paper Umbrella"
The update notes for September 282025-09-28Fixed false alarms from certain PC security software.