BioWare's Official Jade Empire Site

Jade Empire SE for Mac Now Available

Aug 18 2008

We are proud to announce that Jade Empire: Special Edition is now available for the Mac platform. This release will retain all the additional features released on the PC version and is now available for download. Discuss.

Jade Empire on Xbox Live Marketplace

Jul 21 2008

For 1,200 Microsoft Points, the multi-award wining action-RPG, Jade Empire is now available for download as an Xbox Original. Jade Empire debuted on the Xbox in 2005 and an enhanced PC version as a digital download in 2007.

4 Million Member Celebration

Jul 10 2008

BioWare is proud to announce we have reached 4 million registered community members! Thank you, fans, for making this one of the most dynamic and exciting communities in the world. To celebrate, we have cooked up a few surprises.... Discuss.

Inventing Jade Empire

Jun 11 2007

Jade Empire: Special Edition project director Diarmid Clarke talks about the creation of the martial arts adventure. From kung-fu movies to working with John Cleese, Diarmid reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of the making of Jade.

New Jade Empire Walkthrough

May 31 2007

A detailed guide to Jade Empire complete with maps, hints, and helpful strategies is now available at GameBanshee. While you're there, don't forget to check out GameBanshee's 8.2 review of Jade Empire: Special Edition. Discuss.

GameBanshee Reviews Jade SE

Apr 05 2007

"The best story I've seen in a game since Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic." Jade Empire: Special Edition scores an 8.2 with GameBanshee. For more details, check out their detailed review. Discuss.

GameSlave Gives Jade SE 8.5

Apr 05 2007

"The visuals in Jade Empire: Special Edition will have you cooing at the screen like a demented pigeon." Head to GameSlave for their full review of BioWare's action-packed martial arts adventure. Discuss.

CVG Gives Jade SE 8.9/10

Mar 01 2007

CVG has awarded Jade Empire: Special Edition an 8.9/10, calling it a "non-stop action ride" with "some of the most beautiful levels we’ve ever laid eyes on." Check out their full review of the newly released hit title.

GameSpy Jade SE Review: "Great!"

Feb 28 2007

GameSpy gave a rating of "Great!" (4 out of 5 Stars) to Jade Empire: Special Edition, saying "there isn't a scene in Jade Empire that isn't breathtaking." Head to GameSpy to see the full review. Discuss.

Jade SE Review: Shacknews

Feb 26 2007

Shacknews calls Jade Empire: Special Edition "a fun action RPG with a great story line" with graphics that are "absolutely stunning." Check out their full review for more details. Discuss.

Jade SE Wins IGN Editors' Choice

Feb 22 2007

Jade Empire: Special Edition recently received IGN's Editors' Choice Award with a rating of 8.6/10. Check out IGN's in-depth review to see why Jade Empire "looks freaking amazing!" Discuss.

Shack Interview: Jade Empire SE

Feb 09 2007

Shacknews got a hold of Jade Empire: Special Edition project director Diarmid Clarke for the inside scoop on the upcoming martial arts adventure for the PC. From new fighting styles to the deadly harmonic combos, it's all revealed here.

IGN: Hands-on with Jade Empire SE

Feb 09 2007

IGN punched their way through Jade Empire: Special Edition to give you a sneak peek at the upcoming martial arts adventure. Head to IGN to see their preview with new screens and a heart-pounding trailer. Discuss.

Jade Empire SE: #1 Game on 1UP

Feb 09 2007

As of Feb 7, Jade Empire: Special Edition is the #1 rated game based on 1UP traffic. The original Jade was awesome, but check out 1UP's preview to find out why Jade SE "looks even better." New screens included. Discuss.

Jade Empire SE Gone Gold

Feb 07 2007

Jade Empire: Special Edition has gone gold and will hit North American stores on February 27, Europe on March 2. Preorder now and get the Rhino Fighting Style free! Discuss.

New Jade Empire SE Movies

Feb 07 2007

Head to GameSpot to check out the official trailer and some new gameplay movies for Jade Empire: Special Edition. Discuss.

Jade SE Hands-On Preview

Feb 07 2007

GameSpot managed to get their paws on Jade Empire: Special Edition, giving it the thumbs up. Check out their preview to find out why GameSpot thinks Jade Empire is bigger and more beautiful than ever before. Discuss.

New Jade Empire: SE Screens

Jan 22 2007

Jade Empire: Special Edition is almost here for PC fans. To tide us over, WorthPlaying has 10 exciting new screens of this high-flying, magic-blasting, monster-bashing, kung-fu epic! Discuss.

Jade SE: PC Games of Winter

Jan 22 2007

IGN rounds up the most anticipated PC titles that'll tide us over until Spring, including Jade Empire: Special Edition. Nothing like some fully upgraded kung-fu to help you get through the last few months of winter. Discuss.

Jade SE to Rock Video Games Live

Jan 18 2007

Video Games Live hits BioWare's hometown of Edmonton on Jan. 22, with the world premiere of Jade Empire's music added to the concert. Conducting the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is VGL's Jack Wall, composer of Jade's soundtrack. Discuss.

Jade: Most Anticipated for PC

Jan 16 2007

Next-Gen looks at the most anticipated PC titles for 2007, giving Jade Empire: Special Edition the nod for being "much more than a simple port," thanks to its enhanced graphics, new combat features, and new difficulty settings. Discuss.

Jade Empire: SE Live From CES

Jan 10 2007

GameSpot got some hands-on time with Jade Empire: Special Edition at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show. A few minutes in the kung-fu seat has GameSpot predicting Jade SE to be a winner on the PC. Discuss.

Hands-On With Jade Empire PC

Dec 22 2006

Check out the January issue of Computer Games Magazine for an exciting look at Jade Empire: Special Edition, featuring new screens with deadly, high-flying martial arts action! Discuss.

Pre-Order Jade Empire: Special Edition

Nov 30 2006

The original masterpiece enhanced for the PC, Jade Empire: Special Edition, is now available for pre-order. Pre-orders receive the Rhino Transformation Fighting Style on a bonus disc! Supplies are limited. Reserve your copy today.

CVG Previews Jade PC

Nov 27 2006

ComputerAndVideogames.com is pumped over BioWare's upcoming Jade Empire: Special Edition. Check out their preview to find out what improvements have got CVG excited to kick some butt on the PC.

Jade Empire PC on Strategy Informer

Nov 07 2006

What's so Special about Jade Empire: Special Edition? Other than the high definition graphics, new fighting styles, and enhanced AI? Strategy Informer talks to project director Diarmid Clarke to find out. Discuss.

Games Radar Hearts Jade PC

Nov 01 2006

New monsters, high definition graphics and improved AI are just a few of the things Games Radar loves about Jade Empire: Special Edition. Check out their preview to find out what else makes Jade Empire the "must have" game for PC.

GameSpot's Impressions of Jade PC

Oct 27 2006

Head to GameSpot to find out what new weapons, playable characters and martial arts styles are available in the upcoming Jade Empire: Special Edition for PC.

New Jade PC Preview on IGN

Oct 27 2006

Top gaming site IGN.com just can't wait for Jade Empire: Special Edition for the PC. Check out their preview with new screens and a video showing off the brutal new Rhino Demon.

Firing Squad Targets Jade PC

Oct 26 2006

Project director, Diarmid Clarke, talks with Firing Squad about what's new in Jade PC. Find out why it looks, fights and plays better than ever.

New Jade Empire PC Videos

Oct 26 2006

1UP has posted 2 new gameplay videos from the upcoming Jade Empire PC. Watch Wu the Lotus Blossom take on her enemies with "messy" results...! Also listen for the voice of Nathan Fillion, star of the blockbuster movie Serenity.

Jade Empire Punches Its Way To PC

Oct 06 2006

Which is the deadlier martial art: Viper, or Iron Palm? Find out about these new fighting styles and more as IGN chats with Jade masters Kevin Martens and Diarmid Clarke.

2K to Publish Jade Empire for the PC

Sep 07 2006

2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., will be publishing Jade Empire: Special Edition for the PC, which will feature enhanced graphics, new monsters and enemies with enhanced AI, bonus content, and more. Discuss.

E3 06: Jade Empire PC Impressions

May 11 2006

GameSpot reports on their impressions of Jade PC after a close-up view at E3 2006 in L.A. Read about their thoughts on the control scheme and combat. Discuss.