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The Apothecary Diaries game 'The False Imperial Brother' announced for consoles and PC

gamingSep 9, 202632309

The Apothecary Diaries just got a game announcement: The False Imperial Brother, an original mystery adventure from Koei Tecmo revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and PC with an early 2027 release window. Fans are keyed into playing as Maomao, following an original investigation-driven story where you gather clues, interrogate incidents and apply her apothecary knowledge to brew poisons and remedies. Conversations lean on two vivid beats: the Rear Palace setting that frames courtroom-style deduction into palace intrigue, and praise that the anime’s look has been faithfully translated into 3D. Many posts compare the concept to courtroom-deduction series while celebrating the idea of medicine crafting central to each mystery.

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