Koei Tecmo has announced that The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is scheduled for release on March 18. The title will be available on PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Players assume the role of Maomao, navigating the capital, the red-light district, and the rear palace to resolve mysteries related to the 'False Imperial Brother' conspiracy. The gameplay loop focuses on investigative tasks and compounding techniques. In addition to the standard version, a Digital Deluxe Edition will be released, which bundles specific costume packs for the game.