Steam app 1330430 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:35 UTC
Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.
702 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
13 months, September 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 431 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 271 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Celestial Empire was released on 23 Sep, 2025.
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19 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Aug 2023 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Yesterday marked the beginning of our sale for Celestial Empire, and we thought there was no better time to share not only what's happening now, but also a glimpse at what's coming next. As we continue developing the game, we're excited to…
sosoFixed houses not connecting to the Yamen after loading a game if the distance between the house and the Yamen was greater than 500 cells.Fixed ranged miracles (Miracle of Purity, Miracle of Splash, etc.) appearing at the location where they…
Patch notesFixed a warehouse issue that, under certain circumstances, prevented deliverers from picking up or delivering resources. Newly constructed warehouses could also fail to function correctly.Fixed an issue where, when three or more production…
Patch notesFixed a crash that could occur when the player attempted to load a corrupted save file.Fixed a crash that could occur during the first game launch while PSO generation was in progress.Fixed GPU crashes related to hardware-based machine…
Patch notesHotfix: Fixed a crash occurring after purchasing Nuwa’s production improvement when residential buildings were located nearby. Fixed a crash that could occur when deleting or connecting canals. Fixed a crash when loading a game. Fixed…
Patch notesCard SystemThe brand-new Card System is being introduced to Celestial Empire.Cards are generated over time in the Academy. Several factors can increase the generation speed, including nearby Libraries and Debate Rooms, higher Merit levels…
pentamofroniakNew mechanic: Academies This mechanic introduces a new resource: Manuscripts. You will be able to obtain them thanks to a new building: the Academy. The building has three levels:AcademyRegional AcademyImperial AcademyScholars are…
pentamofroniakHappy Chinese New Year of the Horse! 🐎🎉 Dear Governors!With the Chinese New Year of the Horse upon us, we wish you a year full of energy, adventure, and great building moments in Celestial Empire! May your cities grow strong and your plans…
KjaNewA new production chain: Smoked Eggs – a food required by “Elites” New building: “Egg Smokehouse”New building: “Chicken Coop” – introduces a new production mechanic. Place the building so that it is adjacent to a “Duck Farm”. It can be…
pentamofroniakWe’ve added a new building: Chinese Garden. You can unlock it in the Technology Tree after reaching the “Elite” city development level.Garden ExpansionThe main building can be upgraded by adding extensions. There are over a dozen types…
pentamofroniakWelcome Governors!The Steam Awards 2025 are here! It’s the perfect opportunity to show your support for Celestial Empire by nominating it for the “Sit Back and Relax” category.Did you enjoy shaping your own dream Chinese city? If Celestial…
Kjav0.9.315 — Patch NotesNew FeaturesNew map! Mountain Realm.ImprovementsCompleted localization in all available languages.Changed the layout of the filter toggles near the minimap from a horizontal bar below it to a vertical column next to…
pentamofroniakImprovements Balanced the final quest Improved the visual behavior of water wheels from upgrades Minor trade changes (UI, Trade Deals) UI scaling fixes Visual tweaks to the gods relationship tree Fixed Fixed NPCs freezing in houses Fixed…
Patch notesImprovements Improved the behavior of the monitor selection option. Updated Codex entries. Visual improvements to upgraded water wheels. Fixed Fixed the missing button to build walls after unlocking them in the tech tree. Note If the game…
Patch notesAdded a safeguard to prevent a crash when launching the game after updating to 0.9.311.
Patch notesAdded a safeguard to prevent a crash when launching the game after updating to 0.9.311.
Patch notesImprovements Added the ability to pet the panda in FPP mode. Updated Codex entries. Added monitor selection to the graphics settings. Increased the number of slots for autosaves. Added a warning window for low disk space when saving the…
Patch notesImprovements Updated Codex entries. Adjusted the balance of vials affecting trade. Added a VFX effect during cottage healing. Minor visual tweaks. Fixed Fixed an issue with building-group buttons assigned to slots on the bottom bar that…
Patch notesFixed a crash that occurred after loading advanced game progress. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Patch notesImprovements Minor UI tweaks. Added several animations to production in FPP mode. Improved the VFX effect when applying the Blessing. Fixed Achievements from the Prologue are now granted after loading a save. Loading a save from the…
Patch notesImprovements Added a VFX effect when placing a Blessing in a building. Fixed You can now upgrade craftsmen’s houses to the scholars’ level when continuing a playthrough from the Prologue. Added missing resources to trade rights in saves…
Patch notesNew Added more production animations in FPP (first-person) mode. Improvements Improvements and cleanup in Creative Mode. Minor UI fixes. Fixed Resolved issues related to festival mechanics. Note: loading a save from the previous version…
Patch notesPatch Notes Fixed frozen NPCs in First-Person Mode. Fixed a bug where workforce demand was incorrect when moving a production building. Fixed a bug where a HUD button could remain blocked after the tutorial window disappeared. Several minor…
Patch notesPatch Notes Fixed connection loss with Yamen when removing the city wall. Fixed the Oxen Ranch building. Fixed the Monument window after completing the final construction stage. Warehouse warning no longer shows the roads icon when the…
Patch notesFixed trade transaction issue
Patch notes- Fixed crash after loading game - Minor building visual fixes - Fixed trade events - Fixed issue with wall when blueprint mode is on - Fixed animation in salt mine with water mill - Fixed copy tool
Patch notesConstructors!The wait is over – Celestial Empire has officially launched in Early Access with a 12% release discount! Step into the role of a provincial governor in a mystical land in ancient China, where every decision shapes the future of…
KjaHello All!Not many days are left before the Celestial Empire release. We hope that you are excited like we are! Recently we had release the Prologue version of the game. Thank you for your commitment! But don’t think that it’s all because…
IntuitionGovernors!The wait is finally over! After months of anticipation, questions, and curiosity, we can proudly share the long-awaited news. We officially announce that Celestial Empire will launch in Early Access on September 23rd, 2025, 11:00…
KjaThe wait is over, Governor – the first chapter of your dynasty begins! Celestial Empire: Prologue will be live on Steam on September 10th 2025, 11:00 UTC and ready for you to explore. Add it to your library now!In this free introduction to…
KjaJoin the playtest!President Studio is excited to invite you to an open round of playtest for Celestial Empire, Ancient China-themed city builder! This is your chance to experience how much the game has evolved – and help us make it even…
IntuitionHello Constructors! Today, we’re unveiling a powerful new system in Celestial Empire – the Divine Relationship Trees! As you progress, your connection with the gods will shape your city’s destiny, offering unique and permanent bonuses that…
KjaTo all the Constructors! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38094144/0d5661730ffdd764ad060b426dbee6b95f0dbb20.png The Year of the Dragon has passed, and now we welcome the Year of the Snake! In Chinese culture, the snake symbolizes wisdom, transformation…
KjaHello Constructors! Today, we’re diving into one of the tier choices you’ll face when advancing to the Age of Scholars. You'll find an option to unlock the Improvement Office. This is a building which introduces a brand-new mechanic that…
KjaHello Constructors! In the last devblog we talked about a choice a player has to make while proceeding to The Age Of Craftsmen. You have to choose between Festival or Fertility mechanics. We’ve already told you about the festivals, so now…
KjaHello Constructors! Building ancient Chinese cities sure is cool, but wouldn’t you mind having a little more fun while doing it? We come to the rescue! To diversify your experience, we want to introduce you to recent changes in the choice…
KjaHello Constructors! The governor's job is no easy one, as it is the person responsible for all the strategic decisions regarding the city’s growth. Maintaining a positive relationship with the gods is a must. One does not want to fall into…
KjaTo all the Constructors! Today is a very special day in China and without a rich Chinese culture, Celestial Empire wouldn't be the same as it is today. Let's give a warm welcome to the Lunar New Year! We would love to show our appreciation…
KjaWelcome Constructors! As time goes by, we’re slowly approaching the day of the Celestial Empire’s release. Hard to believe how much time has passed and how many things have changed since we started, isn’t it? But we’re finally getting…
KjaHello Constructors! There are times when any game can give you a headache, especially when some of its elements are unintuitive and hard to locate. Navigating through the system should proceed smoothly, without any obstacles, so you can…
KjaWelcome Constructors! With a demo release behind us, you could take a glance at a charming Chinese setting. Watch its buildings, beautiful surroundings and connect with divine powers – all of that starting but with a little altar. Some of…
KjaConstructors! After a round of heated discussions, we managed to make some decisions on ETA for Celestial Empire’s release. As you may have realized, 2023 was a year given on Steam as the estimated time of the game’s release and that…
KjaSup Constructors! It’s been some time since we’ve announced a game key lottery, connected to the google feedback form for Celestial Empire demo and playtests. First of all, thank you for so many responses! All the data and ideas collected…
KjaHello Constructors! Thank you all for testing our game – reporting bugs, giving feedback, tips, ideas and so on. We’ve managed to catch a lot of nasty bugs and fix them, thanks to your help! We really appreciate your support and love to…
KjaConstructors! Big kudos to all players for trying out the demo version of Celestial Empire and providing us with your valuable feedback
IntuitionCalling all Constructors! Demo version of Celestial Empire is available to download from its Steam Store Page! Celestial Empire’s demo is an early version of our game, made so the players may have a taste of the full game’s potential for…
IntuitionCelestial Empire OPEN PLAYTESTS are available NOW! 📣📣 We've just opened playtests for Celestial Empire! Playtests will last until all the necessary data from the player’s feedback is collected. They are also entirely accessible to everyone…
KjaConstructors! Unfortunately, due to unforeseen complications, the playtests' launch has been postponed to Monday, October 2nd, around 11AM UTC time. We're sorry for the inconvenience and, hopefully, see you tomorrow! Take care The Devs…
KjaGovernons! Get ready for October 1st, 2023 – the day when Celestial Empire launches a round of open playtests! ːsteamhappyː They will last until all the necessary data from player’s feedback is collected. Playtests are open to everyone for…
KjaIt's about time to share some exciting news with you all! Celestial Empire's prologue Steam Page is FINALLY UP. Add it to your wishlist and get ready to try out our game before its full release! WISHLIST NOW! 📣📣…
KjaEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Celestial Empire Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 23 Sep 2025 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | China_Builder_06.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Compatibility Mode (no DirectX 12) — not recommended. Launches the game on platforms without DirectX 12 support. May result in low FPS, reduced visual quality, and stability issues. Use only if the default mode doesn’t work. | China_Builder_06.exe | -d3d11 | windows 64 |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocal | CelestialEmpire/Saved/SaveGames/Users/ | *.sav and below |
WinAppDataLocal | CelestialEmpire/Saved/SaveGames/Users/ | *.png and below |
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