- Early Access Update - v0.72 - 11 September 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.72. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentAdded a \ option at game start. When checked, famous ministers who were not selected on the imperial examination list will return to the famous minister pool and may appear again later. (The timing of their reappearance is completely random.)Added \ to game start settings.Rewrote diplomatic relations between AI factions: they may now form alliances, marriage alliances, sow discord, mediate, rescue, and so on.Added the concept of \, which affects international relations.Added the concept of \. Detailed information about factions will be gradually unlocked based on this value.Added the concept of \. Once this relation is established, the ally's map will be unlocked, and armies may enter each other's t…
- Early Access Update - v0.7 - 31 July 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.7. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentUnlocked the academic technology node \: Grants one additional envoy.Implemented the official skill \: Accelerates academic technology tree unlocking.Implemented the official skill \: Bonus damage to city fortifications.Implemented the official skill \: Increased effectiveness when enacting new policies.Added a feature that grants a chance to obtain female captives after capturing a faction's capital.Added random events in various Imperial City scenes that allow you to recruit talented individuals.Added 22 famous ministers. (Effective in new saves) (Provided by Bujige Academician)Added 24 new imperial consort portraits.Optimizations and FixesAdjusted the Two-Tax System: the positive effects on handic…
- Early Access Update - v0.69 - 15 July 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.69. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentAdded the ability to set \ and \ policies.Academic Technology EnhancementsImplemented 5 tax system nodes and 6 military system nodes in the academic technology tree.Implemented the academic technology node: \ – Effect: Mobility +1.Implemented the academic technology node: \ – Effect: Each local building provides 1 point of Governing Power.Removed the academic technology node: \ – its function has been merged into \.Removed the activation mechanism for the \ button via the \ node.Optimizations and FixesSlightly increased the probability of bandit outbreaks and the speed of bandit自立 (self-establishment) when public sentiment is low.Added detailed explanations of the temple name and posthumous name sys…
- Early Access Update - v0.68 - 25 June 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.68. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentYou can now construct the Hanlin Academy to accelerate academic technology research.Implemented the Appointment Edict, used to activate the appointment of Hanlin Academicians.Implemented "Broad Appointments within the Ranks" and "General Appointments within the Ranks" to increase the quota of honorary official ranks and enhance bureaucratic governing power.Optimizations, Adjustments, and FixesFixed the bug where policy drafting at Yanying Hall did not advance the time period.Fixed the bug where grain transfer was not possible.Temporarily disabled "Generous Giving, Meager Receiving" in the academic technology tree (as it has not yet been fully implemented).Various other detail optimizations and fixes.
- Early Access Update - v0.67 - 20 June 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.67. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentAdded the foundational content for a brand-new academic technology tree system. Detailed rules will be continuously improved.OptimizationsAdded a vague assessment of a faction's military strength to the diplomacy interface.Optimized the algorithm for bandit troubles; public sentiment and popular will now have a greater impact on it.Added the ability to influence Orthodoxy values to the event editor.Placed restrictions on some existing functions; these functions must now be unlocked through academic technology research.Various other detail optimizations and adjustments.FixesFixed the bug where it was always impossible for a deceased emperor to receive a Temple Name.Fixed the bug where the Ziwei Huang…
- Early Access Update - v0.66 - 29 May 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.66. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentImplemented six new emperor traits: \, \, \, \, \, \OptimizationsOptimized loading performance when switching in and out of the strategic map.Reduced construction duration for the Nine Cauldrons, Ancestral Temple, and Jingling Palace.Display each prince's Mandate of Heaven value and a pop-up tooltip in the princes list.Slightly reduced mood consumption when handling state affairs (decreased by about 15–20%).Optimized the succession algorithm; the game now supports continued play beyond 20 generations.Readjusted the weighting of various factors affecting the Mandate of Heaven attribute, incorporating the influence of emperor traits.Accelerated the rate at which the Previous Emperor's Legacy decays, a…
- Early Access Update - v0.65 - 22 May 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.65. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentAdded new palace building: \.Unlocked national buildings: \ and \.Added new feature: View Family Tree.Added new state attribute: \; new emperor attribute: \.Implemented \ function.Implemented the determination mechanics for \ and \. Note: The mechanics for Temple Name and Posthumous Name take effect after the new emperor ascends the throne, meaning the current emperor's functions will be limited accordingly.OptimizationsAdded 6 new memorial events, and adjusted options for some old memorial events.Optimized the scene image for concubine family banquets. (DLC players can now see seated concubines during the banquet.)Factions now appropriately enhance the quality of their generals as they develop.Fact…
- Early Access Update - v0.62 - 27 March 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.62. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.Event Editor Version 0.90 ReleasedFixed a bug where some events did not display options correctly.Added a real-time valuation function for items obtained during events.Added the ability to enable cyclic repetition when editing events, allowing players to choose previously unselected options.Implemented the ability to reference the name and value of randomly generated items within the event in option descriptions and dialogues.Implemented the ability to change the emperor's energy, the prince's mischievousness, and the prince's diligence through options during events.New ContentAdded 20 missing Tang Dynasty famous generals and Yue Fei (effective in new saves).Added 5 small-scale events that can occur randomly a…
- Early Access Update - v0.60 - 12 February 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.60. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.Event Editor Version 0.85 ReleasedAdded the ability to advance time by one shichen upon an event trigger.Added support for simple special effects when entering a frame.Added an opportunity interface that allows events to appear during conversations with the madam.Various other adjustments and optimizations to details and functionality.New ContentAdded 22 new concubine portraits.Added 12 famous concubines (provided by 不及阁大学士).Added 60 historical famous ministers (Song, Liao, Jin dynasties) (provided by 不及阁大学士).Added 2 fictional famous ministers.Unlocked the scene outside the Imperial Palace: \, with the implemented function: \.Optimizations and FixesThe Imperial Garden scene now features different visuals for e…
- Early Access Update - v0.59 - 21 January 2026
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.59. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentThe imperial city map now allows entry into inns and taverns. (Currently non-functional, only used to trigger events.)Optimizations and FixesOptimized the nighttime scene in the Imperial Study.Improved the character portraits of midwives and imperial physicians in events.Added a review function for uploading mods. Corresponding prompts will appear when certain upload conditions are not met.Fixed a bug where materials were displayed as obtained but elixirs were actually received.Optimized various other details.Release of Event Editor Version 0.8Added support for referencing specific scenes or custom background images.Introduced customization for minor characters, including custom portraits.Added the…
- Early Access Update - v0.58 - 19 December 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.58. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New Content● Added the function to leave the palace, currently unlocking the \ scene.● Released Event Editor version 0.76: Added \ and \ as event trigger conditions.Bug Fixes● Fixed an end-of-turn error bug \.● Also fixed some other minor bugs.Optimizations● Optimized to prevent some end-of-turn black screen errors caused by excessive data modification.
- Early Access Update - v0.56 - 21 November 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.56. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentRelease of Event Editor Version 0.7:Added the function to control the frame at which effects are applied and a prompt box is popped up after clicking an option during an event.Appearing characters in events can now be reclusive famous ministers or noble concubines.Appearing characters in events can randomly generate reclusive ordinary officials or concubines.Event outcomes can now realize the recruitment of reclusive characters (including famous ministers and noble concubines).Added the ability to set the display of characters' names and the corresponding displayed content when an event occurs in the Event Editor.Bug FixesFixed the bug where the death of the ruler of another country was not displaye…
- Early Access Update - v0.55 - 31 October 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.55. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentRelease of Event Editor Version 0.7: ● Added event inheritance functionality to the Event Editor, enabling the possibility of multi-event联动. ● Added the ability to trigger events in the palace map via "Event Hint Icons." ● Added options for "Prince" and "Princess" as event characters. ● Expanded the maximum number of characters and implemented the function to inherit characters from parent events. ● Added the ability to assign tasks through events. ● Added filtering conditions such as time, season, and numerical values to event triggers. ● Adjusted and optimized various details of the Event Editor. ● Published a mod containing four sets of continuous events in the Steam Workshop, available for subsc…
- Early Access Update - v0.50 - 27 July 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.48. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentThe Emperor's character portrait has been implemented.30 new harem character illustrations have been added.24 new named concubines have been introduced. (Provided by Grand Scholar of the Bujige Pavilion)20 historical ministers from the Five Dynasties period have been added. (Provided by Grand Scholar of the Bujige Pavilion)4 fictional named ministers have been added.A mod containing 6 event templates has been added to the Steam Workshop. Feel free to subscribe and use it. * All new content (except the 24 named concubines) is compatible with existing save files. ImprovingWhen zooming out on the imperial palace map, the scale has been adjusted from 85% to 80%.The Emperor's profile image in the intel p…
- Early Access Update - v0.48 - 15 June 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.48. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord.New ContentAdded a framework version of the event editor for testing. (Expected to take another 2–3 weeks for gradual improvements) ImprovingImproved the explanation for road pop-ups in map mode.Adjusted the attributes of some famous officials. (Effective for new save files)Various other minor improving and adjustments. Bug FixesFixed a bug that could occasionally occur during grain depot transfers: \Fixed a bug where new save files created after version 0.47 could not assign construction tasks or conduct local construction in certain regions.Fixed a bug where military readiness and morale would not decrease when investment was reduced in certain situations.Fixed incorrect data for wall and capital bonuses in…
- Early Access Update - v0.47 - 23 May 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.47. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord. New Content Added the feature to upgrade roads. Counties upgraded to official roads will have -1 mobility consumption. Improving Slightly reduced the probability of officials proposing target tasks during morning court sessions. Added functionality to display road levels in each province on the macro map view. Slightly increased the effect of the national building "Ding" in boosting governance (effective upon reconstruction). Adjusted cultural zone boundaries, expanding the territory of the Maritime Cultural Zone. When relocating the capital, 10% of the capital's grain reserves will be transferred to the new capital without any loss, while the remaining 90% will be sent to the nearest granary with the lowest…
- Early Access Update - v0.46 - 25 April 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.46. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord. Improving Replaced the old granary efficiency system with an all-new Grain Reserve system: 1. Percentages have been replaced with specific numerical values; 2. The Ministry of Revenue now includes and functions; 3. Land tax has been separated from industry tax — it now affects public support and poverty rates, while industry tax no longer affects public support; 4. Military expeditions are now constrained by supply lines. Improved power consumption calculations on the strategic map to reduce lag in the late game when the map becomes large. Improved the childhood portraits UI for imperial princes. Various minor UI and system refinements. *As this update involves many systems, some minor oversights may remain —…
- Early Access Update - v0.44 - 18 March 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.44. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord. New Content Added the possibility for Mods to expand the portrait gallery for consorts. Improving Improved the algorithm and sorting order for official ranks. Optimized the algorithm for generating new consort portraits to minimize duplicate appearances. In the interface for creating a new consort portrait Mod, images used by named consorts will now have their names annotated in the bottom right corner. Slightly increased the effect of "Radiance of the Maiden" (approximately +20% boost). Added a display showing the children born to a consort in the consort details screen. AI faction general names have been expanded from the original Mongolian and Tibetan styles to include five regional styles: Southwest, Nort…
- Early Access Update - v0.43 - 4 March 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.43. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord. New Content Added the option to select your nation's starting location, allowing you to choose from one of the fourteen nations. Improving The strategic map will now center on the current capital instead of always centering on Guangzhou. In the alchemy scene, material movement has been optimized to allow both mouse dragging and clicking. The new imperial era name will now take effect in the second year after a new emperor ascends the throne, rather than immediately. Various other minor Improving and adjustments. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where, if a princess had very low Virtue, the officials’ diligence would decrease into negative values when arranging a marriage. The minimum increase is now 0. Fixed a bug wh…
- Early Access Update - v0.42 - 19 February 2025
The Emperor and State has now been updated to version 0.42. If you encounter any bugs or issues in the game, please use the in-game feedback feature or discuss them on our Discord. New Content Added the function to change the generational title (can be changed in the Chamber). Added the function to change the reign era, which can be done through the "Change Era" option at the Chancellor. Improving Improved and adjusted the algorithms for morale, armament level, and more, with clearer pop-up notifications. Improvedthe algorithm for bandit incidents, linking the probability with public opinion and stability to avoid situations where a high stability and low public opinion result in no bandit incidents. Improved the explanation for the "Divination" and "Marriage Gifts" options during meals in the help button. Various other minor Improving and adjustments. Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where the "M…
