The Weeping Swan Horror Visual Novel Coming to Steam Early 2026
The Weeping Swan Visual Novel Brings Chinese Horror to Steam Early 2026
The Weeping Swan, a Chinese-inspired horror visual novel from ZerocreationGame and 2P Games, is set to launch on Steam in early 2026. Players will experience the “Ten Days of Yangzhou” disaster through the eyes of a deranged scholar, surviving alongside a mysterious courtesan. The game blends historical brutality with demons and folklore in a tense, immersive environment.
About The Weeping Swan
Overview
The Weeping Swan is the latest creation from the team behind The Hungry Lamb, now presenting the tragic end of the Ming Dynasty in a narrative-focused Visual Novel. Players follow Fang Zhiyou, a young scholar driven insane after losing his loved one, as he navigates a demon-infested Lion Camel Kingdom. His hope is reignited when he meets “Little Swan,” a girl resembling his lost love, and players must protect her from the chaos around them.
The game conveys historical horrors fused with supernatural elements, offering tense daily survival sequences and gradually revealing the truth behind memories. Players face brutal choices that affect survival, loss, and the fates of those around them.
Key Features
- Standalone Sequel from The Hungry Lamb: Explores the same world with a new story, accessible without prior knowledge.
- Survival in Historical Fantasy: The ten-day Yangzhou catastrophe combines real events with demon lore for intense gameplay.
- Dual Timeline Narrative: Over 200,000 words with multiple main endings and numerous death scenarios.
- Authentic 2D Chinese Art: Detailed hand-painted visuals depict the Ming and Qing eras.
- Cinematic Audio and Music: Fully voiced in Chinese and Japanese with atmospheric music.
- Connected Content: Special chapter “Liang and Sui” continues The Hungry Lamb’s story while tying into The Weeping Swan.
The Weeping Swan invites players to navigate a harrowing world of historical despair and supernatural terror, testing their choices and resilience.
