Road to Empress I Steam news

• Latest observed players294 · 24 September 2026 - 11:24:22 UTC
• SteamPulse tracked peak14,694
• Units sold (VGI)No data available
• Revenue (VGI)No data available
• Review score87% positive
• Total reviews13,088
• Release dateSep 8, 2025
• Developer New One Studio
• Publisher New One Studio, Ariel

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: New One StudioPublisher: New One Studio, Ariel

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Road to Empress I Steam news

Road to Empress I news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• August 5 Update Notes - 5 August 2026

  Fixed an issue where Steam Machine failed to launch.

• Road to Empress I Joins Steam Summer Sale at 20% Off - 26 June 2026

  The globally acclaimed cinematic interactive drama, Road to Empress I, has officially joined the Steam Summer Sale, offering the same discount as its launch promotion! The sale has begun on June 26 at 01:00 (UTC+8) and runs for two weeks.Click the link below to claim your 20% discount: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): https://www.youtube.com/@RoadtoEmpressOfficial⁠X (Global): https://x.com/roadtoempressen⁠Discord (Global): https://discord.gg/roadtoempress⁠

• Update Notes for June 22 - 22 June 2026

  Optimized some text translations

• 👑Road to Empress II Now Live Globally! - 9 June 2026

  Thank you for waiting. Road to Empress II is now live!The moment you step back through the palace gates, you enter a play of power, desire, and destiny.The tides of fate are turning, the board is set, and you are already part of the play. The palace gates are open once more. Now, let's build a golden age together!*The Road to Empress Bundle (Parts I & II) comes with an exclusive combo discount.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): X (Global): https://x.com/roadtoempressen⁠Discord (Global): https://discord.gg/roadtoempress⁠

• 1 day until Road to Empress II launches! - 8 June 2026

  Road to Empress II goes live globally on June 9 at 2:00 PM (UTC+8).The board is set, and the throne awaits your move. Rise as an empress of legend and forge your own golden age.*Release times may vary slightly across different platforms. Thank you for your understanding.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): X (Global): https://x.com/roadtoempressen⁠Discord (Global): https://discord.gg/roadtoempress⁠

• Patch Notes for May 30 - 30 May 2026

  Fixed some occasional exceptions

• Road to Empress II Goes Global on June 9th! - 22 May 2026

  Within palace walls, every move is a gamble. Beneath gilded robes, every step courts danger.Choose your allies, bide your time, forge alliances, and seize the throne—the pen is in your hands as you outmaneuver rival factions and bend fate through political intrigue. The golden age is yours to write!June 9th—see you there!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): X (Global): https://x.com/roadtoempressen⁠Instagram(Global): https://www.instagram.com/roadtoempress/Discord (Global): https://discord.gg/roadtoempress⁠

• 한국 지역 이용자 연령 인증 절차 업데이트 공지 - 13 May 2026

  항상 《성세천하》를 사랑해 주셔서 감사합니다.한국 지역 이용자에게 연령에 적합한 서비스 환경을 제공하기 위해, 한국 지역 이용자를 대상으로 연령 확인 절차를 도입할 예정입니다.업데이트 이후 한국 지역 이용자는 게임 로그인 시 본인인증 서비스를 통해 연령 확인을 완료하셔야 합니다.인증 결과 적용되는 연령 요건을 충족하지 못한 경우, 게임 또는 일부 서비스 이용이 제한됩니다. 기존 이용자분들도 업데이트 이후 연령 확인 절차를 다시 진행하셔야 할 수 있습니다.연령 확인은 제3자 본인인증 서비스를 통해 처리될 수 있으며, 관련 정보는 관계 법령 및 개인정보 처리방침에따라 취급됩니다. 인증 과정에서 문의 사항이 있으시면 고객센터로 연락해 주시기 바랍니다.이용자 여러분의 양해와 협조에 감사드립니다.

• April 24 Update Notes - 24 April 2026

  Optimized compatibility for select device models.

• April 15th Update Notes - 15 April 2026

  1. 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! - 14 April 2026

  The 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): X (Global): https://x.com/roadtoempressen⁠Discord (Global): https://discord.gg/roadtoempress⁠The store page currently only shows the initial upload languages. Upon official release, it will match "Road to Empress I" and support 9 languages: Simpl…

• April 10 Update Notes - 10 April 2026

  1. 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 Notes - 1 April 2026

  Fixed Steam Deck compatibility issues

• Update Notes for March 28 - 28 March 2026

  Fixed the issue where the achievement could not be unlocked.

• New Age Verification Requirements for Users in Brazil - 24 March 2026

  Thank 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 uninterrupted access to their accounts.Note:Any credit card check, where used, is for verification purposes only and is not a purchase transaction. No charge for goods or services will be made as part of this process.Where credit card check is used, v…

• Road to Empress I is now part of the Steam Spring Sale 2026 with 20% off - 19 March 2026

  The 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, and INVEN.This work is known for its intense, unforgiving palace survival challenges and tightly written story. The full main storyline runs for nearly 500 minutes and was filmed entirely with live actors in 4K. You take the role of a young woman en…

• 2026年3月18日补丁说明 - 18 March 2026

  修复了一些bug

• 1月7日更新 - 7 January 2026

  1.十二集新增一个qte2.修复一些bug

• Steam Winter Sale is Live! Road to Empress I: Limited-Time 20% Off - 19 December 2025

  The 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 imperial court.Your Choices Shape HistoryFilm meets gaming perfectly. Every choice matters. Misplaced trust could spiral into betrayal and death. Who's manipulating you? Who can you manipulate?Survive to RuleAmid multiple story branches and high mort…

• Nominate "Road to Empress I" for the Steam Awards and get your nomination badge! - 27 November 2025

  Hello, 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 appears.The search bar is shown in the image below:Nomination SuggestionsWe'd especially appreciate nominations in these categories:Outstanding Story-Rich Game AwardOutstanding Visual Style AwardGame of the Year AwardIf you think "Road to Empress I…

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