Road to Empress

OVERVIEW Cinematic Interactive Drama

Li Zhi

The Sheng Dynasty's third emperor. When you first entered the palace as Cairen under the Late Emperor, he was still the young Prince of Jin. Amid the treachery and shadows of court life, you found each other, sheltered one another through the storms, and forged a bond that neither time nor circumstance could break.

Li Zhi

Wu Yuanzhao

Li Tai

Princess Gaoyang

Empress Wang

Liu Xi

Wu Yuanshun

Chancellor
Zhangsun

Consort Liu
of Preciousness

Xi Xin

Consort Xiao
of Elegance

Ling Xiao

Dowager Consort
Yang

Ji Huaizhong

Li Yifu

Xu Minhui

Li Chengqian

Chen Xin

Consort Wei
of Preciousness

ABOUTNEW ONE STUDIO

We are an independent team focused on interactive storytelling, dedicated to innovatively blending Eastern culture with interactive media. In 2019, it was our users who championed The Invisible Guardian and allowed us to attain the recognition of BAFTA, which further convinced us that great interactive storytelling can make stories live in people's hearts. Over the past few years, we have immersed ourselves in the prosperous ancient Chinese dynasty, brewing an entirely new story. Road to Empress not only depicts the deadly beauty of Eastern intrigue, but it also brings the audience a battlefield that will test your wisdom and courage.

Two works, different stories, one shared vision—we hope users worldwide can once again experience the charm of traditional Eastern culture through our story. It will serve as a bridge across cultures, bringing a brand-new experience to every user who supports FMV works.

In Road to Empress, you will personally write the epic of a ruling empress. Road to Empress I focuses on her legendary origins—watch how she transforms from an unknown girl into someone who survives the deadly power struggles of a crisis-ridden court through wisdom and courage, gradually emerging as a formidable force.

In Road to Empress II, you return as a seasoned master, and the stakes are brutally higher. Pull the strings from the shadows, keep your ministers in check, and unify an empire amid calculated scheming. You will write every word of a golden age yourself!

(Officially licensed by Chengguang (Orange Light), with sincere thanks to Chengguang (Orange Light) for their music support.)

  • App Store Native Game Masterpiece:

    Fascinating Plot

  • BAFTA Breakthrough China:

    Winner

  • TapTap Game Awards:

    Best Narrative

  • The Invisible Guardian debuted at No.1

    on Steam’s Global Best-Sellers chart

  • China's best-selling PC game

    Over 5 million copies sold worldwide

  • "Very Positive" rating on Steam

    40,000+ reviews

REVIEWS NEW ONE STUDIO

Media

Gaming Media "KeenGamer"

"This is not an FMV game you should pass up or a story you should ignore if you love strong narratives."

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Gaming Media "Digital Chumps"

"The production quality for Road to Empress was top-tier level FMV."

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Gaming Media "Steam Deck HQ"

"The game is beautifully filmed, though, and the actors and actresses do an incredible job of portraying their characters."

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Gaming Media "AUTOMATON"

"It's a live-action adventure game with a serious "death game" vibe."

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Gaming Media "MonsterVine"

"A fascinating entry in the genre."

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Gaming Media "Pocket Gamer"

"Featuring beautiful cinematography, a delightful, suspense-driven narrative, and enchanting characters to uncover, Road to Empress is an exceptional, immersive tale..."

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Gaming Media "RPG Site"

"If you're a fan of FMV games, I highly suggest this game."

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Gaming Media "NextPit"

"I was surprised by how quickly it pulled me into its world. The game combines storytelling with strategy in a way that feels both engaging and addictive."

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Gaming Media "Famitsu"

"Highly recommended for enthusiasts of adventure and visual novel games. This title particularly appeals to aficionados of Chinese dramas and imperial court romance narratives..."

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Gaming Media "INVEN"

"Once immersed in the narrative, the progression system of this game delivers an extraordinarily distinctive experience."

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Creators

Jesse Cox

Content Creator "Jesse Cox"

"You know the production quality on it, this is fire."

KittyVisualNovels

Steam Curator "KittyVisualNovels"

"Road to Empress impresses with great performances, visuals, and an outstanding translation."

Vtuberの适当にゲーム紹介

Steam Curator "Vtuberの适当にゲーム紹介"

"Got pulled into all kinds of conspiracies, and somehow it was fun the whole way through. Also, the bad endings gave the game a special kind of charm."

吹著魔笛的浮士德同樂會

Steam Curator "吹着魔笛的浮士德同乐会"

"I didn't mind getting a bad ending if it meant hearing one more hidden line."

What The Game?

Steam Curator "What The Game?"

"Beautifully acted and written, it feels like living inside a Chinese drama."

雅俗共賞

Steam Curator "雅俗共赏"

"Both an interactive, story-rich full-motion video and a challenging, rewarding power struggle experience, perfectly suited for strategy players."

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[PC]

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Discrete graphics card
  • Storage: 16 GB available space

[Mobile]

  • Android ≥7.0
  • iOS≥12
  • Storage: 4 GB available space