Survive Palace Power Intrigues and Defy Fate
May 18, 2026 – SEGA will release a bundle featuring Road to Empress I and Road to Empress II, two cinematic palace adventures developed by New One Studio, on the Nintendo Switch™ this year.
In partnership with New One Studio, SEGA will co-publish it in Japan and select Asian markets.
Road to Empress is a global smash hit that tasks you with surviving imperial court intrigue and political maneuvering in a live-action interactive drama. Every choice shapes your destiny and affects those around you, making for a deeply immersive experience with high replay value. Through your choices, you may witness the rise of a legendary empress!
Road to Empress features live-action sequences filmed in rich cinematic detail, garnering attention for its star-studded cast as well as its meticulously crafted world, including its props. The first part in the series sold more than a million copies worldwide in just the first two weeks following its release.
Screenshots from Road to Empress I
Screenshots from Road to Empress II
