New One Studio will release its new cinematic interactive adventure, 'Road To Empress: Birth of an Empress 2,' globally on June 9 across Steam, iOS, and Android platforms.

'Road To Empress 2' is the sequel to the original title released last September. Players return as a seasoned strategist to the imperial court, diving back into a power struggle defined by betrayal and shifting loyalties. The game maintains a multi-ending structure where the narrative branches based on player choices, such as reviewing petitions, issuing imperial edicts, and managing political factions to shape the empire's future.

This installment features approximately 1k minutes of live-action footage, nearly doubling the 500-minute runtime of the original. The game utilizes real-set filming and cinematic production to capture the aesthetics of an Eastern imperial court, with original cast members including Guan Hong, Evie Huang, Yao Chi, and Hana Lin returning. The PC version supports up to 4K cinematic resolution.

Interactive elements have also been enhanced. Players can balance the interests of noble families through petition reviews and determine their governing philosophy—choosing between rule of law and rule of virtue—by issuing imperial decrees. At the end of the game, players receive an upgraded 'Imperial Assessment Report' that analyzes their strategic style, crisis management, and interpersonal skills.

The original game surpassed 1 million copies in global sales within two weeks of its release last September. It earned an 83 on Metacritic and received an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam across major language regions, including Korean and English. The Korean market, in particular, became a key region for the game's success, bolstered by word-of-mouth from influencers like Calm Down Man.

In a global interactive game market dominated by Western-style fantasy RPGs, it remains to be seen whether the sequel's distinct identity—a live-action, Eastern-themed imperial narrative—will resonate with players once again. Meanwhile, a Nintendo Switch version bundling both the first and second games is scheduled for release in 2026, with SEGA handling co-publishing duties in Japan and select Asian regions.