# The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother launches March 18, 2027

> **Key takeaway:** Koei Tecmo's visual novel adaptation The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother will release on March 18, 2027 with pre-order bonuses across all platforms.

**Published:** 2026-10-21T21:25:45+00:00 
**Source:** Valve Steam Community Global News 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/the-apothecary-diaries-the-false-imperial-brother-launches-m.html 

## Summary
Koei Tecmo has announced a March 18, 2027 release date for The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother. The visual novel, based on the popular light novel and anime series, will offer pre-order bonuses for players on all platforms. The game follows the mystery-solving apothecary Maomao in an imperial court setting.