Oriental Empires

Shining Pixel Studios · Iceberg Interactive

Released: Sep 14, 2017
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 00:48 GMT

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22 Dec 2021Developer post
Update 22 December 2021
Happy Christmas everybody. This update includes improvements to the AI, opening the soldiers.xml file for modding and a few bug fixes and minor improvements. Opened soldier.sxml file for modding. Included example in Example Mod. Tweaks to AI to improve unit diversity, and handle
Happy Christmas everybody. This update includes improvements to the AI, opening the soldiers.xml file for modding and a few bug fixes and minor improvements.

Opened soldier.sxml file for modding. Included example in Example Mod.
Tweaks to AI to improve unit diversity, and handle allocation of existing units more flexibly. [*}Fixed bug where sometimes AI would surround city but not attack. Also should be fewer leader only stacks running around.
Fixed unit replenishment indicator not showing.
Fixed bug with some 3K events.
Overlord stacks can now move through vassal stacks even in vassal's territory.
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18 Oct 2021Developer post
Oriental Empires 80% OFF During Iceberg Interactive Publisher Sale!
Hey everybody! It’s that time of year when sales come at you fast, so here’s another one! From now until October 25th, we’re a part of the Iceberg Interactive Publisher Sale. You can grab a ton of great titles at up to 90% off. Tell your friends/family/cat/lizard -- you can pick
30 Aug 2019Announcement
Daily Deal - Oriental Empires, 75% Off
Today's Deal: Save 75% on Oriental Empires !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Sunday at 10AM Pacific Time
29 Aug 2019Developer post
The Second Oriental Empires DLC: 'Three Kingdoms' is Available Now!
We are excited to announce that the new Oriental Empires DLC: Three Kingdoms , is available today! Check out the brand-new trailer: The Three Kingdoms period was one of the most turbulent periods of Chinese history, and the most beloved thanks to its vivid depiction in the novel
We are excited to announce that the new Oriental Empires DLC: Three Kingdoms, is available today!
Check out the brand-new trailer:
https://youtu.be/CtleYHBuMnM
The Three Kingdoms period was one of the most turbulent periods of Chinese history, and the most beloved thanks to its vivid depiction in the novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”. The ancient Han Dynasty was coming to an end, and the empire was in chaos. Bandits and rebels were overrunning the countryside, the Emperor was just a child, and control of the court had been seized by a vicious tyrant.
Yet the time of chaos was also a time of opportunity, when men of courage and ambition could rise to power from outside the traditional aristocracy. A common soldier could become a warlord, a sandal maker could become an emperor, and a fugitive would come to be revered as a god.
In this expansion you take the role of a warlord attempting to re-unite the land, and create a new dynasty.
Three Kingdoms Features

Choose from any of 26 factions on a new campaign map that stretches from Vietnam to the northern borders of China.
Play as one of the founders of the Three Kingdoms; the tyrant Dong Zhuo; one of many major or minor warlords, or exploit the chaos as a barbarian or bandit.
Unique portraits and in-game models of more than a dozen major figures.
More than 300 named historical characters.
Scripted events introduce new characters and depict important events from history and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel.
New unit models depict the soldiers of the Three Kingdoms era, as well as the Nanman and Qiang barbarians.
Connect with us to stay up to date!
Join our Discord server! Click here
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27 Aug 2019Developer post
Win one of the Oriental Empires collector's packages (base game + all DLC!)
Always wanted to try Oriental Empires or just looking to complete your collection? We're giving away collector's packages to celebrate the new DLC! One package includes: 👉1x Oriental Empires (base game) 👉1x Genghis DLC 👉1x Three Kingdoms DLC Enter the giveaway by posting a ⚔️
27 Aug 2019Developer post
Oriental Empires: Three Kingdoms DLC is coming August 29!
The Oriental Empires: Three Kingdoms DLC is coming on August 29! Take the role of a warlord attempting to re-unite the land, and create a new dynasty in one of the most turbulent periods of Chinese history. The Three Kingdoms is the most beloved period in Chinese history, in no s
The Oriental Empires: Three Kingdoms DLC is coming on August 29!
Take the role of a warlord attempting to re-unite the land, and create a new dynasty in one of the most turbulent periods of Chinese history.
The Three Kingdoms is the most beloved period in Chinese history, in no small part due to its vivid depiction in the novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”. The ancient Han Dynasty was coming to an end, and the empire was in chaos. Bandits and rebels were overrunning the countryside, the Emperor was just a child, and control of the court had been seized by a vicious tyrant.
Yet the time of chaos was also a time of opportunity, when men of courage and ambition could rise to power from outside the traditional aristocracy. A common soldier could become a warlord, a sandal maker could become an emperor, and a fugitive would come to be revered as a god.
In this expansion you take the role of a warlord attempting to re-unite the land, and create a new dynasty.
KEY FEATURES

Choose from any of 26 factions on a new campaign map that stretches from Vietnam to the northern borders of China.
Play as one of the founders of the Three Kingdoms; the tyrant Dong Zhuo; one of many major or minor warlords, or exploit the chaos as a barbarian or bandit.
Unique portraits and in-game models of more than a dozen major figures.
More than 300 named historical characters.
Scripted events introduce new characters and depict important events from history and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel.
New unit models depict the soldiers of the Three Kingdoms era, as well as the Nanman and Qiang barbarians.
Connect with us to stay up to date!
Join our Discord server! Click here
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089620/Oriental_Empires_Three_Kingdoms/
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29 Jul 2019Developer post
Three Kingdoms DLC: Beta Testers Wanted!
Hello fellow emperors, The new Three Kingdoms DLC for Oriental Empires is coming up soon! We would love your help and suggestions to finalize it for release. That's why we are currently looking for testers to participate in a small beta. ⚔️ The beta will be very exclusive (a smal
Hello fellow emperors,
The new Three Kingdoms DLC for Oriental Empires is coming up soon! We would love your help and suggestions to finalize it for release. That's why we are currently looking for testers to participate in a small beta. ⚔️
The beta will be very exclusive (a small group of 10-15 people) and run through our Discord server. You will be in close contact with your fellow testers and the developer. Active testers get to keep their copy of the DLC after the beta.
Interested in participating? Send us an e-mail ([email protected]) with the following information:

A small motivation why you would like to test the DLC.
The link to your Steam profile.
And don't forget to join our Discord here!
- Nyanskii
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089620/Oriental_Empires_Three_Kingdoms/
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23 May 2019Developer post
Coming this summer, the Oriental Empires: Three Kingdoms DLC
Choose your path through this, the most turbulent era in ancient Chinese history. The Three Kingdoms is the most beloved period in Chinese history, in no small part due to its vivid depiction in the novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”. The ancient Han Dynasty was coming to an e
Choose your path through this, the most turbulent era in ancient Chinese history.
The Three Kingdoms is the most beloved period in Chinese history, in no small part due to its vivid depiction in the novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”. The ancient Han Dynasty was coming to an end, and the empire was in chaos. Bandits and rebels were overrunning the countryside, the Emperor was just a child, and control of the court had been seized by a vicious tyrant.
Yet the time of chaos was also a time of opportunity, when men of courage and ambition could rise to power from outside the traditional aristocracy. A common soldier could become a warlord, a sandal maker could become an emperor, and a fugitive would come to be revered as a god.
In this expansion you take the role of a warlord attempting to re-unite the land, and create a new dynasty.
KEY FEATURES

Choose from any of 26 factions on a new campaign map that stretches from Vietnam to the northern borders of China.
Play as one of the founders of the Three Kingdoms; the tyrant Dong Zhuo; one of many major or minor warlords, or exploit the chaos as a barbarian or bandit.
Unique portraits and in-game models of more than a dozen major figures.
More than 300 named historical characters.
Scripted events introduce new characters and depict important events from history and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel.
New unit models depict the soldiers of the Three Kingdoms era, as well as the Nanman and Qiang barbarians.
Wishlist the Oriental Empires: Three Kingdoms DLC now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089620/Oriental_Empires_Three_Kingdoms/
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09 Apr 2019Announcement
Daily Deal - Oriental Empires, 75% Off
Today's Deal: Save 75% on Oriental Empires !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time
20 Dec 2018Developer post
Update: December 20
Before 2018 comes to an end, we’ve released a new update that fixes several bugs and optimizes a lot of features. The biggest change for those of you with the DLC is the ability to play as some of the DLC factions in Imperial Era through custom games! Thank you to everyone this y
Before 2018 comes to an end, we’ve released a new update that fixes several bugs and optimizes a lot of features. The biggest change for those of you with the DLC is the ability to play as some of the DLC factions in Imperial Era through custom games!
Thank you to everyone this year for your support and encouragement, and for participating in the Oriental Empires community! Join us on Discord,Twitter and Facebook to ask questions and meet other players.
Check out the Changelog below, and enjoy!
- Moonsugar
New Features

Added some DLC factions to custom games in Imperial Era (for players who have the DLC).
Reduced number of techs given at start of Imperial Era games so that there is more room for tech development.
Added a bowyer to cities in custom games started in the Imperial Era.
Added delete faction ability to scenario editor.
Optimizations

Allow units a double move if blocked from movement the previous turn. Helps crossing rivers and terrain when the way is blocked by other stacks.
Different player stacks may swap positions to reduce movement congestion. Improved management of city objects. Reduces memory usage and improves load times on large games.
Fixed performance problems caused by long list of cities in settlement tab.
Fixed problems with large heavily interconnected trade networks performing slowly or crashing.
Bug Fixes

Fixed character spawn bug in Chinese and Russian versions of Genghis that gave free bodyguard units each turn.
Fixed bug converting settlements to hordes that stopped expenses being deducted.
Fixed bug with cavalry not fighting in difficult terrain.
AI recognizes that dismounted horse archers can take a city.
Fixed availability of driven civilian unit.
Fixed Jin Symbol.
Fixed some names for historical characters in Chinese.
Fixed other religions being allowed to Islamic factions.
Tweaks to Attabeg and Meng'an Cavalry units.
Fixed problem in scenario editor giving wrong Chinese banner symbol when none selected.
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23 Nov 2018Developer post
Update: November 23
Hey everyone! We've just released a small update that fixes a critical bug in the Genghis DLC and takes care of a few other known issues. Enjoying the game and want to exchange tactics, ask questions and play multiplayer with us? Join our community on Discord: - Moonsugar Changel
Hey everyone! We've just released a small update that fixes a critical bug in the Genghis DLC and takes care of a few other known issues.
Enjoying the game and want to exchange tactics, ask questions and play multiplayer with us? Join our community on Discord: http://www.discord.io/OrientalEmpires
- Moonsugar
Changelog

Shooting gallery models not appearing has been fixed
Fixed a bug in the Life of Genghis campaign that prevented progress past the Khwarazem mission
Fixed a bug in the Life of Genghis campaign that stopped Xi Xia being attacked in the first mission
Fixed a bug that let cities without caravansaries (but connected to one that does) export as if they had one
Fixed a bug that could cancel land trade routes when a quay was constructed when no water route was possible
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17 Nov 2018Announcement
Daily Deal - Oriental Empires, 66% Off
Today's Deal: Save 66% on Oriental Empires !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time
13 Nov 2018Developer post
The First Oriental Empires DLC: 'Genghis' is Available Now!
The Oriental Empires: Genghis DLC is finally here! This brand-new addition to the base game offers new maps, buildings, units, resources, technologies and characters and expands the campaign mode to follow Genghis Khan's life story: from a homeless outcast to the legendary Warrio
09 Nov 2018Developer post
Experience the rise of Genghis Khan with Oriental Empires: Genghis, coming November 13.
We are proud to announce the first DLC for Oriental Empires. Participate in the extraordinary rise of Genghis Khan, in Oriental Empires: Genghis ! Begin as a homeless outcast and become the legendary warrior in a brand new campaign. New maps, buildings, units, resources, technolo
We are proud to announce the first DLC for Oriental Empires. Participate in the extraordinary rise of Genghis Khan, in Oriental Empires: Genghis!
Begin as a homeless outcast and become the legendary warrior in a brand new campaign. New maps, buildings, units, resources, technologies and characters enrich and expand your quest to become a true Khan of Khans.
Train and grow a small band of warriors, cultivate alliances and pick your battles wisely to subdue the rival clans and unite the Mongol nation. Earn the title of the fearsome Genghis Khan and unleash an all-out war on the great powers of the Xi Xia, Khwarazm and Jin Dynasty era. Are you the builder of a bridge between East and West that changed the world forever? Claim your place in history as its greatest conqueror.
Guide humble Temuchin on his path to becoming the revered Genghis Khan, and experience important moments from his life in the new story campaign - or play a sandbox campaign set around the time of his birth. Genghis is set on a new map that extends from China in the East across the vast steppes of Mongolia, covering the great cities of the Silk Road, and reaching what was to become Afghanistan and Iran in the West. Stunning new building models bring the cities of the Silk Road and Islamic Central Asia to life. Discover new resources, technologies and characters as your quest unfolds.
KEY FEATURES

Become Genghis Khan in a brand new story campaign
Play as other new factions in the ‘Time of the Mongols’ sandbox campaign
A new map that extends from China in the East across the vast steppes of
Mongolia all the way to the Caspian Sea
Stunning new buildings
New roster of Mongol units
New units for the Turkish tribes and the Empire of Khwarazm
Many new resources, technologies and characters
Genghis is coming November 13. Wishlist the new DLC now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/919720/Oriental_Empires_Genghis/
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08 Nov 2018Developer post
A new chapter begins soon.
31 Aug 2018Developer post
Scenario Editor Update Out Now!
Hi everyone, This update’s main feature is the scenario editor. This lets you create scenarios similar to the Warring States scenario, which is already in the game, and share them using Steam Workshop. With the scenario editor, you can define your own factions, easily place citie
Hi everyone,
This update’s main feature is the scenario editor. This lets you create scenarios similar to the Warring States scenario, which is already in the game, and share them using Steam Workshop. With the scenario editor, you can define your own factions, easily place cities, buildings and armies, and even include your own faction symbols. We’re really looking forward to seeing what the community can create using this tool.
This update also includes a number of bug fixes and improvements.
Read the full changelog below, and enjoy!
Cheers,
KevWatch
Battles:
Fixed battles sometimes not resolving properly in single player when the player doesn't view them.
Improved siege initiation. Stack can begin attack if any stacks around the settlement can breach the walls.
Units dismount and artillery stay unpacked if two hexes away from the city wall.
Artillery oriented towards settlement at the start of the battle phase.
Large trebuchets don't stop firing when first rope puller killed.
Spare artillery crew re-assigned duties between turns, so the engine can continue to work even with some crew losses.
Fixed crash when land units without flaming ammo fire at ships.
Fixed some stats for faction specific units.
Settlements:
Can now delete roads. Use the delete key to remove the roads in the hex under the cursor when in road building mode in the settlement view.
Fixed bug when irrigated farms leave farms behind when their city is destroyed. Settlements can take over resources when previously owning settlement is destroyed.
AI won't auto build farms on potential mine sites.
Multiplayer:
Fixed being assigned an eliminated player when joining a hidden humans game. Changed save game name of hidden humans game to not include faction name.
Fixed battle indicators showing for human players in MP hidden humans mode.
Other:
Changed font for the Chinese version
Added ability to import a map from png file into the map editor. Mainly intended to work with files from the Demis Map Server.
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24 Apr 2018Developer post
More multiplayer options and improved AI, a new patch has arrived!
We are happy to share with you another major patch for Oriental Empires. This latest version brings new starting options for custom games, allowing players to select the preferred starting age. It also allows for more options in multiplayer and on top of that, the AI received a n
26 Feb 2018Developer post
Map Editor Now Supports Steam Workshop!
Following the launch of the first iteration of the map editor, we are pleased to announce that we are ready to further roll out the support for community content by launching Steam Workshop Support. With Steam Workshop support, players are now able to upload and share their own m
Following the launch of the first iteration of the map editor, we are pleased to announce that we are ready to further roll out the support for community content by launching Steam Workshop Support. With Steam Workshop support, players are now able to upload and share their own maps and scenarios with the community. It is our aim to keep expanding on support for community content and workshop integration.
Downloading new maps and scenarios could not be easier. Simply head over to the Workshop Section in the Community Hub, find an item you find interesting and hit the subscribe button. The file should be downloaded automatically the next time you start the game.
In order to upload you map, head over to the map editor, load your map in the ingame map editor and click the new "Upload to Workshop" button. Next, just enter a fitting name and description and you should be good to go. As there is no full scenario editor ingame, putting those up requires the console command:
UploadScenario *ScenarioName*
Be sure to check the Scenarios and Modding forum for more information on how to make your own scenarios.
The full changelog can be found below. We are looking forward to see what you all come up with.
- Surtur
Changelog

Added ability to use scenarios and maps from Steam Workshop
Added ability to share maps and scenarios from Steam Workshop
User created and workshop maps can be used in multiplayer
Localized map editor
Fixed bug that allowed more factions than was reasonable on user generated maps. This fixes areas of unusable farmland.
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26 Feb 2018Developer post
Map Editor Now Supports Steam Workshop!
Following the launch of the first iteration of the map editor, we are pleased to announce that we are ready to further roll out the support for community content by launching Steam Workshop Support. With Steam Workshop support, players are now able to upload and share their own m
Following the launch of the first iteration of the map editor, we are pleased to announce that we are ready to further roll out the support for community content by launching Steam Workshop Support. With Steam Workshop support, players are now able to upload and share their own maps and scenarios with the community. It is our aim to keep expanding on support for community content and workshop integration.
Downloading new maps and scenarios could not be easier. Simply head over to the Workshop Section in the Community Hub, find an item you find interesting and hit the subscribe button. The file should be downloaded automatically the next time you start the game.
In order to upload you map, head over to the map editor, load your map in the ingame map editor and click the new "Upload to Workshop" button. Next, just enter a fitting name and description and you should be good to go. As there is no full scenario editor ingame, putting those up requires the console command:
UploadScenario *ScenarioName*
Be sure to check the Scenarios and Modding forum for more information on how to make your own scenarios.
The full changelog can be found below. We are looking forward to see what you all come up with.
- Surtur
Changelog

Added ability to use scenarios and maps from Steam Workshop
Added ability to share maps and scenarios from Steam Workshop
User created and workshop maps can be used in multiplayer
Localized map editor
Fixed bug that allowed more factions than was reasonable on user generated maps. This fixes areas of unusable farmland.
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20 Dec 2017Developer post
December 20th - Santa brings a Map Editor!
Hi everyone, this update begins the roll out of support for user generated content, by adding a map editor tool built into the game. You can use the maps you create instead of randomly generated ones in custom games, and they can also be used in scenarios you create yourself. Ple
Hi everyone, this update begins the roll out of support for user generated content, by adding a map editor tool built into the game. You can use the maps you create instead of randomly generated ones in custom games, and they can also be used in scenarios you create yourself. Please see the new Modding and Scenarios forum board for more details.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKDuYbsY8hk&feature=youtu.be
User Created Content Support

Added a map editor. Available from Options Menu
Added ability to load a particular map in a custom game. Can be one of the built in maps, or one created by the player.
Added ability to load a user created scenario
Bug Fixes

Fixed bug where stacks can incorrectly merge if both were ordered to a hex containing another stack
Fixed game settings tab not being available on systems with non supported system language
Added back button to game type selection screen
Fixed bug with caravansaries not exporting to settlements created before them
Stop re-exported goods being exported to their source
Improved algorithm for distributing starting positions in custom game
Important:
This is the first release of the map editor, so there are a couple of issues remaining. The editor is currently only in English, and custom maps aren't yet supported for multiplayer. Further updates will follow next year.
Happy Holidays!
- Surtur
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Three Kingdoms Features

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KEY FEATURES

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Interested in participating? Send us an e-mail ([email protected]) with the following information:

KEY FEATURES

New Features

Optimizations

Bug Fixes

Changelog

KEY FEATURES

User Created Content Support

Bug Fixes