Popular Twitch streamer Ludwig has surprised fans with an unexpected appearance in Road to Empress 2, a Chinese live-action visual novel. The collaboration was announced on July 29, 2026, revealing that Ludwig plays a royal envoy called the Prince of Fuling. His new look, featuring long blonde hair and elegant blue royal clothing, quickly became a talking point online. During a livestream, Ludwig reacted to his character with humour and said he looked completely different. Players can unlock his appearance by progressing through the game’s main story.
Ludwig joins Road to Empress 2 with surprise role as Prince of Fuling
Ludwig is the latest content creator to appear in Road to Empress 2, a Chinese live-action visual novel where players must make smart choices to survive palace life and court politics.In the game, Ludwig plays an envoy known as the Prince of Fuling. His character wears flowing blue robes with detailed embroidery, black arm guards, a gold belt, and a jewelled headpiece. However, the biggest change is his long blonde hair, which gives him a very different look from what viewers usually see on his Twitch streams.While watching the reveal, Ludwig laughed at his new appearance. He joked that the game had made him look very handsome because of the face filter used for his character.He also compared himself to Legolas from The Lord of the Rings, saying he looked like the famous elf if he had appeared in the comedy film Zoolander. His light-hearted reaction added to the fun of the announcement.The collaboration was officially revealed on July 29, showing that the game developers had worked with Ludwig to include him as a special guest character.
How players can unlock Ludwig’s character in the game
Players who want to meet Ludwig’s character will first need to finish the main story of Road to Empress 2. After completing it, they can return to the game’s home screen and choose the “Attend Court” option.This starts a special envoy event where Ludwig appears as the Prince of Fuling. During this event, players can decide whether his character deserves an important place in the royal court.The cameo does not feature in the main plotline, which makes the cameo an added treat for players who choose to continue their gameplay even after completing the main storyline.Moreover, the unusual collaboration of a well-known Twitch broadcaster and a Chinese live-action visual novel gives an idea about how developers of the game are finding innovative ways to collaborate with online creators.The appearance of Ludwig in “Road to Empress 2” is certainly a nice bonus for Ludwig’s fans and the gamers. The royal look of the Prince of Fuling is completely new for Ludwig, which makes the crossover project interesting. The gamers will get a chance to learn about the role of Ludwig during the special event when playing the game.
