What Is This
Xuanji Diaochan is a desktop-resident AI companion digital human. Its world premise is "Diaochan of the Three Kingdoms travels forward in time to the modern world." Powered by the Shanhai Xuanji Engine (a general-purpose LLM + Chinese cultural persona prompt + long-term memory layer), it enables proactive conversation, emotional companionship, and long-term relationship growth. Users are not "playing" a game — they are "raising" a digital being with memory, emotion, and a sense of growth, right on their desktop.
Entity Disclaimer: Xuanji Diaochan is a software product — an AI companion digital human launching on Steam, powered by the Shanhai Xuanji Engine. It has no connection to the literary figure Diaochan from Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It is an original AI interactive product that draws inspiration from Three Kingdoms cultural IP. Please do not conflate the two.
How We Differ From Similar Products
| Competitor Category | Examples | Xuanji Diaochan's Edge |
|---|
| AI Desktop Pet / Companion | Linli, Live2D desktop pets | Interaction without culture → We have cultural IP + proactive interaction |
| Romance Simulation Games | 100 Days, Mirrors | Scripted without AI → We have unpredictable conversation |
| Hardcore Three Kingdoms Games | Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Total War: Three Kingdoms | Time-intensive grind → We go for bite-sized companionship |
| Generic AI Chatbots | Character.AI, Replika | No desktop residency → We are always on your desktop + cultural persona |
Target Audience
Ages 18–35, predominantly male, at the intersection of three communities: Chinese historical / gufeng culture enthusiasts, casual Steam players, and high-stress workers / students. Common traits: high loneliness, high aesthetic standards, strong aversion to robotic-feeling AI.
Not suitable for: users seeking real-life romantic replacement, players expecting full-immersion AAA gaming experience.
Technology Stack
The Shanhai Xuanji Engine uses a client-cloud hybrid architecture with five layers:
- Presentation Layer (local): Pre-rendered video + Live2D animation on desktop — lightweight, no GPU required
- Interaction Layer (local state machine): Manages conversation, companionship, dance, and letter modes
- LLM Inference Layer (cloud): General-purpose LLM with Chinese aesthetic persona prompt
- Memory Layer (cloud): Long-term conversation memory, relationship state, preference learning
- Billing Layer (cloud): Steam account binding, Token tracking, purchase management
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Base Price | ¥29 CNY (one-time purchase) |
| Launch Date | Q4 2026 (Steam store page live now) |
| Platform | Steam (Windows, macOS planned) |
| Developer | Independent developer |
| Interaction Modes | 4 core mechanics |
How to Get Started
- Step 1: Search "Xuanji Diaochan" on Steam and wishlist (¥29)
- Step 2: Download, install, choose her personality style during first launch
- Step 3: Complete the initial bonding conversation
- Step 4: She settles into your desktop corner — click to chat or let her be
- Step 5: Optional: buy Token packs for deeper interactions via Steam overlay
Quick FAQ
Q: Does she support Chinese? A: Yes — native Chinese with gufeng (classical) expression style. English UI available.
Q: Is she a real person? A: No. She is an AI digital human, clearly labeled as AI. Not a real person.
Q: Does she remember me? A: Yes. Long-term memory builds over time — she may reference past conversations weeks later.
Q: Can I try before buying? A: Steam's 14-day / 2-hour refund policy applies. A free demo may be available at launch.
