Nie Xiaoqian
Launches 5 November 2026 · PC
Story
The inns of Jinhua charge far more than Ning Caichen can afford. The young scholar, traveling to take his examinations, has little choice but to seek shelter in a ruined temple north of the city. As night deepens, a young woman named Nie Xiaoqian appears at his door. A gold ingot of unknown origin, a string of strange events in the temple, and a past she hesitates to reveal gradually turn his stay into an encounter in which life and death are at stake. Nie Xiaoqian is a supernatural visual novel set in ancient China. Follow the story through Ning Caichen's eyes: read the narrative, advance conversations and make pivotal choices in a tale of trust, promises, and the choice to stay or leave. The story leads from the streets of Jinhua to the ruined temple north of the city, then follows the waterways home to Ning Caichen's house. Night winds in the temple, conversations beneath a boat's canopy, and time spent reading and painting orchids at home mark different stages in the characters' growing acquaintance and life together. Xiaoqian's past and the dangers within the temple gradually come to light. Once home, they must also consider how to explain matters to his mother and...
Gameplay
The inns of Jinhua charge far more than Ning Caichen can afford. The young scholar, traveling to take his examinations, has little choice but to seek shelter in a ruined temple north of the city. As night deepens, a young woman named Nie Xiaoqian appears at his door. A gold ingot of unknown origin, a string of strange events in the temple, and a past she hesitates to reveal gradually turn his stay into an encounter in which life and death are at stake. Nie Xiaoqian is a supernatural visual novel set in ancient China. Follow the story through Ning Caichen's eyes: read the narrative, advance conversations and make pivotal choices in a tale of trust, promises, and the choice to stay or leave. The story leads from the streets of Jinhua to the ruined temple north of the city, then follows the waterways home to Ning Caichen's house. Night winds in the temple, conversations beneath a boat's canopy, and time spent reading and painting orchids at home mark different stages in the characters' growing acquaintance and life together. Xiaoqian's past and the dangers within the temple gradually come to light. Once home, they must also consider how to explain matters to his mother and how to live together. Ning Caichen must keep his promises, while Xiaoqian has wishes and choices of her own. His travel money is scarce, his book chest is heavy, and his mother's advice is still on his...
Features
- Single-player
- Adjustable Text Size
- Custom Volume Controls
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Family Sharing
Release details
Nie Xiaoqian is developed by Fantastic Tale. Nie Xiaoqian launches on Thursday, 5 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Nie Xiaoqian release?
Nie Xiaoqian launches on 5 November 2026.
Has the Nie Xiaoqian release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 5 November 2026 for Nie Xiaoqian since 31 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is Nie Xiaoqian on?
Nie Xiaoqian is on PC.
Who makes Nie Xiaoqian?
Nie Xiaoqian is developed by Fantastic Tale.