The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother

The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is a mystery-solving adventure game and the first-ever console game adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries. Follow Maomao, an apothecary working in the rear palace, as she investigates the mysterious Five Mysteries and Five Curses, while uncovering a conspiracy surrounding a masked man claiming to be the “imperial younger brother.” The game features a brand-new story conceptualized by series author Hyuganatsu.

Use Maomao's medicinal knowledge, keen observation, and apothecary skills to investigate incidents, gather evidence, formulate theories, and solve cases. Explore the rear palace, pleasure district, and capital while collecting ingredients to craft herbal medicines and uncovering a long-lost mystery that could threaten the imperial court.

Key Features:

A Brand-New Apothecary Diaries Story
Experience an original story conceptualized by series author Hyuganatsu.

Investigate Mysterious Incidents
Explore the rear palace and capital while investigating the Five Mysteries and Five Curses.

Gather Evidence
Use Maomao's observations and apothecary knowledge to collect clues and uncover the truth behind each case.

Craft Herbal Medicine
Gather apothecary ingredients and use them to create herbal medicines during your investigations.

Present Your Theory
Organize the information you've gathered, make deductions, and present your theory to solve each mystery.

Familiar and New Characters
Meet familiar characters such as Maomao and Jinshi, alongside new characters including the traveling actor Guanyu.

FAQs and Guides:

Q: What genre is The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother?
A: It is a mystery-solving adventure game.

Q: What is The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother about?
A: Maomao investigates the Five Mysteries and Five Curses while uncovering the identity of a masked man claiming to be the “imperial younger brother.”

Q: Who do you play as in The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother?
A: You play as Maomao, the apothecary investigating the strange incidents throughout the rear palace and capital.

Q: Can you craft medicine in the game?
A: Yes. Players can gather apothecary ingredients and craft herbal medicines as part of Maomao's investigations.

Q: Does the game feature deduction and evidence gathering?
A: Yes. Players investigate incidents, gather evidence, organize information, present theories, and solve mysteries.

Q: Is the story new or based directly on the anime?
A: The game features a brand-new story conceptualized by series author Hyuganatsu.

Q: When will The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother be released?
A: The game is scheduled to release in early 2027.

Q: What platforms will The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother be available on?
A: It is announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.