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Your Choices Will Reshape the Imperial Court's Power Dynamics. 'Road to Empress II,' Featuring Palace Survival, Launches Today! Release Trailer Unveiled

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Published Jun 10, 2026 3:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:59 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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SEGA announced today, June 9, 2026 (Tuesday), the release of 'Road to Empress II,' developed by New One Studio, on Steam.
This new title is a live-action interactive drama adventure game where players experience palace survival and power struggles as an empress.
It features approximately 1,000 minutes of live-action footage and interactive systems.

SEGA announced today, June 9, 2026 (Tuesday), the release of 'Road to Empress II,' developed by New One Studio, on Steam. This new title is a live-action interactive drama adventure game where players experience palace survival and power struggles as an empress. It features approximately 1,000 minutes of live-action footage and interactive systems. A release trailer has also been unveiled, and a 20% off launch sale is currently underway.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007428.000005397.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 10, 2026

SEGA Corporation is pleased to announce the release of 'Road to Empress II,' developed by New One Studio, on Steam today, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. A trailer celebrating the release has also been unveiled.

'Road to Empress II' Release Trailer here: https://youtu.be/f5llyToFR3A

PC (Steam) 'Road to Empress II' Store Page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4148240/_II/

'Road to Empress' is a live-action interactive drama title that achieved global success with its palace adventure theme. Players experience the journey of becoming an empress through their own choices. Every decision weaves a unique story, providing deep immersion.

'Road to Empress II' depicts a new chapter of palace survival and power struggles. It includes approximately 1,000 minutes of story content presented through live-action footage. Furthermore, through interactive systems such as [Memorial Review] and [Imperial Edict Issuance], players can wield imperial strategies and tactics themselves. Can you break the chains of fate, overcome the thorny path, and reign over the land?

At the end of the story, a personalized Emperor Diagnosis Report will be displayed for each player. It deeply analyzes your strategic style, crisis management decisiveness, and ability to win over people. Are you the type to please everyone, or the type to relentlessly pursue the top... Discover what type of emperor you were.

Additionally, to commemorate the release, a sale offering a 20% discount is being held.

【Product Overview】 Product Name: Road to Empress II Supported Platforms: PC (Steam) Release Date: Available Now (Released Tuesday, June 9, 2026) Suggested Retail Price: 2,272 JPY (2,500 JPY including tax) Genre: Adventure, Interactive Drama Number of Players: 1 Developer: New One Studio Copyright: Road to Empress ©2026 Sixjoy Hong Kong Limited. All Rights Reserved. Official Website: https://roadtoempress.com/ja/

*SEGA has agreed to a partnership with New One Studio and will be jointly publishing the PC (Steam) software 'Road to Empress II' for the Japanese market, and the Nintendo Switch software 'Road to Empress I & II' for Japan and select Asian markets.

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Source: PR TIMES
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Organizations: New One Studio / Sixjoy Hong Kong Limited

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FAQ

What are the main features of 'Road to Empress II'?

Key features include approximately 1,000 minutes of live-action footage, a story that branches based on player choices, and its nature as an interactive drama centered on palace survival and power struggles.

On which platforms can this game be played?

It is playable on PC (Steam) and was released today, June 9, 2026 (Tuesday).

What benefits do players receive from playing the game?

At the end of the story, a personalized 'Emperor Diagnosis Report' is displayed, analyzing the player's strategic style and abilities.

Is there a launch sale for the game?

Yes, a sale offering a 20% discount is currently being held to commemorate the release.

Tell me about the previous installment in the 'Road to Empress' series.

The previous title, 'Road to Empress,' was a live-action interactive drama with a palace adventure theme that achieved great success worldwide.

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