Experience pre-Qin pastoral life and rise to prominence through farming in turbulent times. The demo for "Zhuquan Ji," a farm simulation game set in the Spring and Autumn period, is now live. In 660 BC, the Northern Di tribes breached the capital Zhaoge of the State of Wei, burning, killing, and looting, forcing the people of Wei to flee in panic. Amidst the chaos, you save the exiled Prince Shen and are granted a deserted courtyard in Zhuquanli, where you take refuge from the war. Clear wasteland, raise livestock, befriend neighbors, recruit villagers, reclaim lost lands, earn noble titles through merit, and ultimately drive out the Northern Di to restore the State of Wei.
The game integrates classic farming mechanics with the aesthetics of the Spring and Autumn period. Chop wood, mine ores, farm crops, raise livestock, fish, hunt, and gather resources to build your foundation through hard work. Collect blueprints to craft various tools and furniture, cultivating the idyllic landscape of your dreams. Enjoy the pastoral poetry described by ancient writers through the changing seasons, while also preparing for war by stockpiling food and supplies to support the great cause of restoration.
Hidden among the fields and marketplaces are little-known historical anecdotes. Interact with the Wei soldiers training in the barracks, the mischievous children playing in the streets, and the women bustling in front of eateries. Through these eyewitnesses, hear tales of the monarch's absurdity, the scholars' choices, and the generals' steadfastness. In this corner of the chaotic world, Zhuquanli, witness the lives of common people during the Spring and Autumn period—from the rise and fall of nations to the hustle and bustle of daily life—bringing dusty records from history books back to life.
After years of tilling the land, it is time to take up arms and serve your country. The barbarians' war cries are drawing ever closer. You must use your workshop to forge weapons, arm the recruited villagers, and defend against the invaders. Deploy troops on the strategic map to launch expeditions and reclaim lost territories; station different unit types across three battle lines to repel wave after wave of attacks, or concentrate your forces to strike directly at the enemy camp. With each city reclaimed, you will expand your borders, gather resources, construct new facilities, and rescue key figures scattered by the chaos, restoring Zhuquanli to its former glory as the capital Zhaoge.
This game spans a thousand years, vividly bringing to life the Spring and Autumn period, an era where rites and music still flourished. Everythinggj from grand ceremonial vessels to everyday grains and meals has been meticulously researched. As you craft or restore instruments made of metal, stone, silk, and bamboo, the BGM will transform from the chirping of birds and insects into performances of ancient music—the flute and guqin duet like a mountain breeze, the xiao and guzheng harmonize like moonlit river waters, and the resonant chime bells reflect the dignity of the royal court. Lament the integrity of scholars through the tragic tale of Hong Yan who cut open his belly to bury his lord's liver, and appreciate the resilience of ancestors through their daily toil of plowing by day and weeding by night; reclaim the rites, music, and dignity lost in wartime, and rebuild the State of Wei on its native soil.
Developed by Haojoy Games and published by 2P Games, the demo for "Zhuquan Ji" is now available on Steam. Head to the store page to download and experience it, add it to your wishlist, return to the divine land of China from over 2,600 years ago, appreciate the beauty of Chinese culture, and achieve the great cause of restoring your nation!