[Shanghai, China – June 9] – New One Studio today launches Road to Empress II, the highly anticipated sequel to the studio’s breakout live-action interactive cinematic experience.
Building on the success of Road to Empress I, which earned an overwhelmingly positive reception on Steam, Road to Empress II expands the series’ signature palace intrigue into a larger, more dangerous struggle for the pinnacle of power. Players step into the role of a seasoned political strategist navigating noble factions, deadly rivalries, and impossible decisions where every action reshapes the balance of power.
The experience features around 1,000 minutes of newly produced live-action footage, larger-scale palace environments, and elaborate cinematic production inspired by classical Eastern aesthetics. Returning cast members include acclaimed actors including Kuan Hung, Evie Huang, Zeawo Yao, and Hana Lin.
“With Road to Empress II, we wanted to push every aspect of the original experience further — from the scale of the story and the complexity of choices to the emotional weight behind every decision,” said Demi, producer of Road to Empress, “Players return to a first-person perspective, following the protagonist’s rise from obscurity to the throne as they navigate ambition, sacrifice, and the struggle for power. We look forward to welcoming players around the world into this journey and allowing them to shape its outcome through their own choices.”
Designed to deliver meaningful strategic agency alongside cinematic storytelling, Road to Empress II introduces upgraded interactive systems that place players directly at the center of imperial governance. Beyond narrative decisions, players will review memorials, issue imperial edicts, manage court factions.
Key Features
- A Grander Narrative Scope
Experience around 1,000 minutes of newly filmed content — significantly expanding the scale of the original game — featuring elaborate palace sets, cinematic lighting, detailed costume design, and emotionally charged performances. The PC version supports up to 4K HD visuals for an even more immersive cinematic experience. - Deeper Political Strategy
Navigate a far more complex imperial court, with ruling mechanics where players review political memorials, issue imperial edicts, influence faction power struggles and directly shape the empire’s future. - Choices That Carry Weight
- A Larger Imperial Power Fantasy
Step into a world of ambition, loyalty, betrayal, and survival where every alliance is strategic and every relationship can become a weapon in the struggle of power. - Multiple Futures for the Empire
Court dynamics, faction control, character destinies, and even the future stability of the empire can evolve differently based on player decisions across the story.
Assets & Links
- Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/CgGZLgt2x88
- Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4148240/Road_to_Empress_II/
- Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JNIgEtiOD-rYZop_ryFVdTXIiw9ahDdM
- Review Code Request:http://requestkey.net/rte2
- Official Website: https://roadtoempress.com/en/index.html
For review opportunities, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
General Contact
roadtoempress@renaissancepr.biz
About New One Studio
New One Studio is a boutique interactive entertainment studio known for cinematic storytelling experiences inspired by Eastern culture. The studio gained international recognition with the BAFTA-recognized FMV title The Invisible Guardian, and most recently released Road to Empress I, a live-action interactive drama centered on political intrigue, player choice, and consequence-driven storytelling. With its upcoming sequel Road to Empress II, New One Studio continues its mission to bring interactive narratives and the charm of traditional Eastern culture to audiences worldwide.